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Santpoort-Noord, Netherlands
Begin your journey with a luxurious overnight stay at Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg, a historic country estate surrounded by dunes and forests. Enjoy the spa facilities and fine dining before your transatlantic flight. The estate is a short train ride from Münster via Amsterdam Centraal to Santpoort-Noord station.
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Calgary, Canada
Arrive at Calgary International Airport after your flight from Amsterdam AMS and check in to the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel for a seamless, jetlag-friendly overnight stay. Pick up your 4WD SUV rental at the airport on December 30 before heading into the Rockies. The hotel features a pool and multiple dining options to help you recover from the long haul.
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Canmore, Canada
Stay at Grande Rockies Resort in Canmore, a stunning mountain town just 20 minutes from Banff National Park with dramatic Rockies views. Day trip to Lake Louise for iconic winter ice skating on the frozen lake and visit the legendary outdoor Ice Bar at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Ring in the New Year with fireworks and celebrations surrounded by snow-dusted peaks and cozy alpine lodges.
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Yellowknife, Canada
Fly from Calgary YYC to Yellowknife YZF and check in to The Explorer Hotel, the city's premier accommodation and a great base for aurora adventures. Book nightly guided Aurora Borealis hunting tours to take full advantage of the Solar Maximum and near-perfect dark skies over Great Slave Lake. Experience a thrilling drive-your-own sled husky tour with Beck's Kennels or Bucket List Tours for an unforgettable Arctic wildlife encounter.