Ah, Finland. The land of saunas, Santa Claus' official Lapland residence ... they're the best times to find deals on airfare and hotels. Take advantage of the lower prices to enjoy the northern ...

Finland's sauna culture ... you can visit Kilpisjärvi Lapland Hotel's sauna and their ice hole, which is kept open with pumps," Mäkinen says. However, Mäkinen tends to cut her ice holes ...