Holiday Club Rukaloma. Kuusamo, Finland

The resort lies in the northeast of Finland, just 15 miles from the Russian border. The area is well known for its skiing facilities and its 'wilderness-like'scenery.

The resort is five miles from the ski resort of Ruka, with several ski lifts plus an impressive indoor leisure center with tennis and squash courts, gym, and golf simulator. A car is considered necessary here.

The small units, built in a typical Lapland-style, are of a high standard. Each has a full kitchen with microwave, sauna, and television.