By: The editors | Source: press material
Just think how quickly the weeks go by! It’s Monday again and as usual we offer short and fast travel news. This week the focus is on Valentine’s Day, which is quickly approaching.
Good start to the year for the camper industry
Twice as many mobile homes were registered in January compared to the same month a year ago. At the same time, new registrations of new caravans are decreasing compared to January 2025. This is announced by the National Association of Caravans and Motorhomes (HRF).
The sector is also preparing for the spring Stockholm Husvagn Husbil fair, which will take place from March 5 to 8, 2026. A wide selection of campers and caravans will be on display at the Stockholm fair in Älvsjö.
- Camper registrations for January 2026: 122 mobile homes (compared to 61 in the same period last year)
- Caravan registrations for January 2026: 9 caravans (compared to 28 in the same period last year)
This is how Swedes travel for love
Before Valentine’s Day, Hotels.com publishes a survey among 1,000 Swedes. The results show that Swedes are masters at combining the practical with the romantic, but that certain aspects differ between generations.
- People in long distance relationships: 40 percent say they take turns traveling to each other, with younger generations Gen Z (46%) and Millenials (45%) leading the way. The fact that one partner is usually responsible for the trip is more common among older generations.
- As long as we travel: The average travel time is 7.11 hours, with almost a third of Generation Z saying they would travel more than 12 hours for a romantic trip.
- Older people want their own balcony. Young people want a spa: What constitutes a romantic environment also differs between generations. Older guests rate rooms with private balconies/views more highly, while younger travelers focus on spa and wellness.
Breakfast and hotel sex – this is the most important for Swedish couples in hotels
Valentine’s Day is often associated with luxury, bubbles and grand gestures. But when Swedish couples are allowed to have their say, it’s something completely different that reignites the hotel romance.
A new study, conducted by Verian on behalf of BWH Hotels, shows that sharing experiences and letting go of everyday life are most appreciated when you check into a hotel with your partner. Here’s what Swedish couples love most about staying in a hotel:
- Together hotel breakfast (60%)
- To change the environment (38%
- To enjoy it (34%)
- Sex outdoors (17%)
- Sleeping in/sleeping in (15%)
- Being undisturbed (14%)
- Late check-out (10%)
- Personal service and hospitality (9%)
- I have never stayed in a hotel with a partner (9%)
- Bath in the room (7%)
Expensive sports holiday weeks in the Swedish mountains – this is the cheapest way to go
During the sports holiday weeks, prices in the Swedish ski areas are at their highest. But the costs of a ski trip vary greatly depending on where you go, according to a study by Sambla. A calculation based on four days of skiing shows it could make thousands of difference for an entire family depending on where you go.
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The cheapest skiing options can be found in Kläppen – and in Åre is the most expensive. If you instead look at where you get the most slopes per crown, Skistar Sälen and Åre are the most affordable.
Swedish Hurtigruten – new cruise through the archipelago and the Göta Canal
Swedish Hurtigruten is a new day cruise that takes travelers through some of Sweden’s most beautiful water environments – from the fjords of Nyköping, through the Baltic Sea archipelago and further into the Göta Canal with a lock to Söderköping.
The cruise offers a cohesive experience of the Swedish coast, the archipelago, its cultural history and one of the country’s most important buildings. A guided tour, morning coffee and lunch are included on board M/S Svea Lejon.
Strawberry doubles its presence in the Faroe Islands
In May this year, the KG Hotel spa and resort hotel will open in Klaksvik, the second largest city in the Faroe Islands. This will be Strawberry’s second hotel in the Faroe Islands. In the hotel, which will have 83 stylish rooms, you will find the Alda Spa health center and the Sand restaurant, with a menu based on local ingredients.
The new Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo becomes even more fun
Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo can be described as a ‘glamping car’, both for travel and everyday use. Ahead of the 2026 model year, Mercedes-Benz is taking the next step. The new Marco Polo is even cozier and has even smarter solutions. From now on, it will also be built entirely under Mercedes-Benz’s own auspices. The public premiere will take place at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf from August 28 to September 6. Some news:
- New lifting roof with better insulation and stability.
- New lighting concept with adjustable LED lighting in the pop-up area.
- New sound system with eight speakers and subwoofer, which can also be used when the ignition is off.
- The canopy can easily be removed completely, making it easier to machine wash.
Norwegian releases more airline tickets for the next winter season
Norwegian is now releasing more airline tickets for the basic program for the 2026-2027 winter season with a total of more than 10 million seats. This means that 202 routes to 83 destinations in 30 countries are now bookable. This winter, 43 routes will be offered from Sweden to 38 destinations. More destinations and routes will be launched later. The winter program in the Scandinavian countries:
- Sweden: 43 lines
- Denmark: 38 lines
- Norway: 104 lines
- Finland: 17 lines
This week’s reflection
It may not be surprising that companies marketing hotels promote Valentine’s Day. And it can certainly be fun to stay in a hotel with your partner! For us, we usually don’t put too much emphasis on this particular day, but we love loving experiences regardless of the day. Do you normally do something special on February 14?
Did you miss the previous travel news? Read Cruise trends, Dalhalla and Sweden’s travel rituals
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