“I make Christmas dreams come true in minus 32-degree temperatures where my office is a real-life snow globe”

A TUI Lapland Rep has revealed what it’s like working in the most Christmassy place on Earth, where his ‘office’ looks like a real-life snow globe.

Saul Vendrig Castillo, is currently in Lapland working his second season for TUI helping to create unforgettable moments for customers who descend on the winter wonderland to meet Father Christmas each year.

“Every day I’m surrounded by snow, excitement and pure joy.”

“Every day I’m surrounded by snow, excitement and pure joy. Kids step off the plane with their mouths open in amazement and you can feel the Christmas magic in the air. It’s like working inside a real-life snow globe!” said Saul.

Saul says his days can range from greeting families at the airport and helping them get their snowsuits and boots, to organising snowy excursions such as husky sleigh rides, reindeer safaris or snowmobiling. But the real excitement builds when he helps the little ones get ready for their big moment with Santa.

“The excitement in their eyes is priceless"

“When families visit Santa, it’s really special. The children get to meet him in his cosy, twinkling cabin, tell him what they’ve been wishing for, and even receive a little gift to take home. The excitement in their eyes is priceless and it’s magical for the parents to see too”.

Saul’s top tips for those vising Lapland include layering up, expect short days and be patient with the Northern Lights.

“For many people visiting Lapland their bucket list goal is to see the Northern Lights, and my one piece of advice is to always be patient with them. They can be unpredictable, but they really are a sight to behold when they appear in the evening”.

And for those who are feeling adventurous, Saul recommends sampling the local food.

“Reindeer pizza is amazing, and much better than I expected! I also can highly recommend a liquorice cake with blueberry ice cream that I ordered a few days in a row as it was so good.” said Saul.

TUI offers festive breaks to Lapland from regional airports across the UK, with value packages that include flights, snowsuits, activities, transfers, Santa visits, and the chance to chase the Northern Lights.