WITH Sweden's capital, Stockholm, firmly under the Eurovision spotlight next month, what better time than now to plan a summer getaway to this beautiful city? Scandinavia specialists, Taber Holidays offer a four-night break to Stockholm and the archipelago from just £870pp.

Playing host to this year's contest on May 14th, Stockholm's appeal will be immediately obvious as it is beamed to TV audiences across Europe. This spellbinding city is beautifully situated over 14 islands and connected by 57 bridges. Sweden's capital is full of charm and atmosphere with a lovely mix of old and new.

Recommended is a stroll around the cobbled streets of the old town, Gamla Stan, steeped in historical heritage with relics dating back to as early as the 13th century. With its elegant palaces, churches and antique shops, this area is in stark contrast to new Stockholm, which offers larger department stores, shopping malls and boutiques as well as a bustling nightlife.

Eurovision fans can play homage to ABBA, arguably the greatest ever contest winners, with a visit to the ABBA museum situated in the middle of Stockholm. Perform on stage with holograms of the band, record yourself singing along in the little mini-studio, have your photo taken with them sitting on a bench or simply marvel at their most famous costumes.  The museum guides you through a history of the band's career and you'll be dancing all the way!

After two free days exploring the city, Taber has included a full day trip to the island of Sandhamn in the archipelago, one of an incredible 24,000! The island has a pretty village centre with narrow alleyways and winding streets. It was also featured in the Stieg Larsson Millennium Series as the island refuge of his character, Mikael Blomkvist.

Prices lead in at £870pp and include flights from London Heathrow, accommodation with breakfast, the full day excursion to Sandhamn and a 72-hour Stockholm Pass giving users discounted and free entry to many of the city's best loved attractions. Based on two sharing. Departs daily from 1 May to 30 September 2016. For more information call Taber Holidays - 01274 875 199 www.taberhols.co.uk

For more information call Taber Holidays - 01274 875 199 www.taberhols.co.uk

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Note to Editor: Taber Holidays is the UK's leading tour operator dedicated to travel to Scandinavia. They feature an extensive portfolio of summer and winter holidays including Northern Lights breaks, active and wildlife holidays, city breaks and classic sightseeing trips. These include both self-guided and escorted tours and a range of accommodation options from self-catering cottages in Iceland to an overnight stay in Sweden's Icehotel. Their itineraries cover Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Greenland.

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