I stayed in an igloo in Lapland for $150 a night. Despite the chill, I've never slept so peacefully in my life.

When I booked a trip to Lapland in December, I knew I wanted to make it happen. Unfortunately, most igloo stays are out of my budget, especially in December, where prices tend to go up due to higher demand. Everything I saw was either close to $800 a night or booked out months in advance. I almost resigned myself to failure until I stumbled across Lucky Ranch, a family-owned lodge just outside Pyhä-Luosto National Park.

Stays in its elaborately carved igloos were available for just $150 a night - and they included breakfast. I couldn't believe my luck. I slept extremely well and had a blast, despite the outside temperature being below freezing.

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