Overview of the North Pole
If you’re on a quest to find Santa this holiday season, there’s no better bet than heading up to the North Pole yourself. This snowy getaway may be just what you need to get in the holiday spirit. If you’re considering a summer getaway to the North, read youGo’s guide to navigating your holiday at the Claus’s house.
Things to do & see
Break Out Those Carrots
The nature enthusiast of your group will jump at the chance to feed a real reindeer. These guys roam wild, but are easily identifiable by the bells around their necks. Give them a carrot and you’re sure to make an easy friend. Warning: don’t try to ride a reindeer without elf assistance – unless you want to accidentally end up on the other side of the world, that is!
Make Yourself Useful
Summer is a busy season in the North Pole, so this will have to be more of a working vacation. Lend a hand in the elves’ workshop and make Christmas a little brighter for kids around the world. Gift making isn’t as easy as it looks, though – so don’t be surprised if you’re stuck at the gift-wrapping table all day.
Experience a Sugar Overload
There’s no place like Mrs. Claus’s kitchen to get the best cookies you’ve ever tasted. Dentists, beware: the North Pole is not a place for those who can’t handle their sugar. Relax in an easy chair and hear the best stories from the coolest woman around while sipping hot cocoa. Believe us, it will be well worth the sugar coma.
Meet the Big Guy Himself
If you are lucky enough to make your way to Santa’s office, be sure to stay on your best behaviour – we hear he’s kind of a stickler for that. Have a tour of the sleigh and look at his famed slideshow “Chimneys of the World”.
Pro tip: if he asks what you want for Christmas, answer “to go sledding with Santa Claus”, and you’ll be the envy of all your friends.
Seasonality
Chilly, but not too cold; snowy, but not blustering; barren, but not unwelcoming – the North Pole’s climate is almost unreal. Be sure to pack boots, gloves, and your favourite hot cocoa mug on your trip to the North Pole. While you can visit this tourist mecca any time, the holiday season is by far the best. (What can we say? North Pole-ians go all out for Christmas!)
Travel Tips
- There are no required vaccines to enter the North Pole, but you will want to bring a dose of insulin. Acute candy cane overload can afflict children after prolonged exposure to sugar.
- The North Pole is generally safe to travel in, though it’s always smart to be cautious. Recent legislation has made it illegal to refuse to sing along with carols, so be sure to have a carolling book in your back pocket at all times.
- Australians visiting the North Pole for tourism or business may want to purchase cancellation cover, as reindeer in the sky may cause travel delays.
Whether you’re travelling near or far this Christmas, keep the spirit of the North Pole in your heart. And for all you true holiday travel enthusiasts: consider giving the gift of travel insurance this holiday season. Get covered and get going long after the holidays end with youGo Travel Insurance.