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Field notes, hotel opinions, destination essays, and the kind of travel knowledge that only comes from having been there.

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By Sarah Casewit, luxury travel advisor and founder of her namesake travel consultancy. For the traveler who hasn't decided where yet but knows it has to be worth it.

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Sailing Into the Arctic Glow

There are certain moments in the Arctic Circle, Norway, that feel almost mythical. They are so fleeting, so otherworldly, that you wonder if they truly happened. The last sunset before the polar night is one of them, on the night of November 27th. And this year, as we sailed across the Norwegian Sea, it unfolded in a way that felt absolutely unreal.

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A woman kneeling on the ground arranging colorful flowers and candles for a memorial or altar.
Green aurora borealis in the night sky with stars.
Interior of a dome-shaped tent with a blue starry sky ceiling, fairy lights, and cozy seating.
A smiling woman with long hair in a ponytail, wearing a light pink dress, stands on a balcony at dusk, looking towards the water. There is a large potted plant with pink flowers and a lantern nearby.