As a self-confessed sun worshipper, I love a summer holiday as much as the next person. For me, nothing says relaxation quite like basking in the sunshine on a lounger with only a book and a cocktail to keep me company. However, some of the most incredible trips I have taken have been in cooler climes, where adventure and exploration were on the menu as opposed to a pool terrace and my factor 50 SPF. I'll always remember being in awe witnessing the Northern Lights on a midnight expedition in the Yukon, Canada (despite the jaw-dropping minus-50-degree temperature) or the moment I stepped into the famous Blue Lagoon in Iceland. You don't need to be in steaming hot weather to have a great holiday.

It seems I'm not alone. Data from Virtuoso reported a 44 per cent increase in travel to c

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