Do unspoilt, off-the beaten track destinations really still exist? In Greenland, yes. Its capital Nuuk finally got its own international airport at the end of last year, a huge step in making it more accessible — and yet the vast island, with its bright and colourful houses surrounded by glaciers, fjords, mountains and fauna still only has 56 miles of paved roads. But from the Ilulissat Icefjord Centre (which overlooks the area where its ice cap meets the sea) to flower valley trails, Viking ruins and glacier walks, there is a huge, and wild, area to explore. As higher temperatures are making us rethink where we want to spend our summers, travel companies are reporting a rise in people wanting to spend time in northern European states, and cooler, more adventurous destinations. Smart explorers are heading for Greenland, whether that’s on a cruise (look at sailing with HX or Ponant) or with a travel company such as Discover the World, which offers 11 different trips to the island. Harriet Addison
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