| Stockholm is one of the most progressive cities in | | | | over 100 museums and a wide array of dining and |
| the world, and nowhere is this reflected more than in | | | | shopping options. One convenient way to experience |
| its social policy. Citizens are provided with housing, | | | | many of these entertaining possibilities is by |
| health care, and educational opportunities, all of which | | | | purchasing a Stockholm Card online ahead of time. A |
| makes for happy, productive people. While taxes | | | | one-day pass costs about $38 (a two-day pass runs |
| may be high, the money they generate is used to | | | | around $59, a three-day pass, $75), and with it you |
| create a high quality of life, which makes Stockholm | | | | gain admission to 75 of the city's top tourist |
| extremely appealing to the many hopeful immigrants | | | | attractions and unlimited access to its excellent public |
| that flock there each year. You don't need to move | | | | transportation system, as well as special deals from |
| all the way to Sweden to make the most of what | | | | local shops and restaurants. You can arrange to have |
| Stockholm has to offer; a simple trip will also allow | | | | your pass mailed to you, or you may pick them up at |
| you to experience this utterly unique metropolis. | | | | the Stockholm Tourist Centre (located at |
| The weather in Stockholm definitely reflects the | | | | Sverigehuset, Hamngatan 27). |
| seasons, from snowy winters to balmy summers. | | | | Stockholm's many museums target different |
| Spring brings the heaviest flow of tourists to the | | | | audiences. There are some specifically geared toward |
| city, so you might want to wait until summer or fall | | | | children (such as the International Child Art Museum, |
| to visit. Summer, naturally, brings the warmest | | | | located at Vrby All 14 , 143 03 Vrby), while others |
| weather of the year, with temperatures starting at | | | | cater to niche interests, like maritime navigation (such |
| 68 degrees. Fall is considerably cooler, when | | | | as the Vasa Museum, Galrvarvsvgen 14, 102 52 |
| temperatures range from 41 to 64 degrees. Both of | | | | Stockholm). Keep in mind that museums worldwide |
| these seasons also include the benefits of fewer | | | | are closed on Mondays for maintenance, so make |
| people and lower lodging prices, two definite musts | | | | sure to schedule the start date of your Stockholm |
| for the smart and thrifty traveler. | | | | Card for another day. Each museum includes a |
| European travel can be pricey, but in a city known | | | | permanent collection, as well as special visiting |
| for its fantastic design sense, you don't need to | | | | exhibits. There are also many dining choices for |
| spend a lot of money to stay somewhere stylish. | | | | tourists, featuring cuisine from all corners of the |
| Travel + Leisure Magazine sites Hotel Rival | | | | globe, including Asia, the Middle East, and the rest of |
| (Mariatorget 3, S-118 91 Stockholm) as one of | | | | Europe. Shopping options are no less diverse, and |
| Stockholm's best hotels. This boutique hotel-owned | | | | visitors are sure to find that Swedish design extends |
| by former ABBA member Benny Andersson-features | | | | to far more than just home dcor (a la IKEA). Make |
| 99 beautifully decorated rooms (which start at less | | | | sure to check out Gamla Stan-an older region of |
| than $200 a night for a double), each with 32" plasma | | | | Stockholm-for all your handmade gift needs. |
| screen TVs, CD/DVD players, and wireless internet | | | | You have the author's permission to publish this |
| access. Other amenities include a bar, bistro, caf, and | | | | article in your ezine or on your website as long as |
| a bakery known for serving up the best bread in the | | | | you do not modify it. You must retain the resource |
| city. | | | | box with live link back to the Search Sweden Hotels |
| There is much to see and do in Stockholm, including | | | | website. |