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PE Reine, Norway
| By KELSEY O’CONNOR
This quaint fishing village is nestled amongst a string of islands within the Arctic Circle. The sleepy Norwegian town is framed by the sea and soaring cliffs, making it the perfect spot to escape from the rush of modern life. Visitors can enjoy days full of kayaking, whale watching and biking, then spend nights in a converted fishing cottage. Hiking up the nearby Reinebringen mountain will offer breathtaking views of the entire island chain. Or catch a ferry to neighboring villages to explore on foot, such as the surrounding Lofoten Islands. The best time to visit is September through April, when visitors will have a front-row seat to the aurora borealis. (For more information, visit visitnorway.com.)
Bibury, England
The Cotswold region is a hilly, rural area sprinkled with small villages, and none is as picturesque as Bibury. Often called the most beautiful village in England, Bibury looks like a painting of a quintessential English countryside. The town is made up of old-world stone buildings along the banks of the River Coln. One noteworthy site is Arlington Row. The 14th-century wool store has become so iconic that it appears on the inside cover of U.K. passports. Other attractions include St. Mary’s – the village church with beautiful stained glass windows – and the Bibury Trout Farm, one of the oldest trout farms in the country. Visitors can catch their own fish for dinner or enjoy a meal in the connected café. Or pick up a few snacks at the nearby Organic Farm Shop for a picnic in the bucolic hills.
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