Category: Iceland

6 Summer festivals to be held in Iceland this June

6 Summer festivals to be held in Iceland this June

By on May 24, 2013 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 983 times

As temperatures start to rise just a little during the Spring months, so too does activity within the tourist industry. If you happen to be visiting Iceland this June, you’ll find a diverse range of festivals taking place throughout the month. Whether you’re interested in Icelandic history and traditions, the country’s music or its food [...]

Shopping in Iceland: 5 top picks

Shopping in Iceland: 5 top picks

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 2001 times

Iceland’s capital has a bustling shopping scene with a range of stores offering the very best in international and local brands. The main shopping street of Laugavegur boasts funky streetwear, high fashion, local music, cool Icelandic design and quirky souvenirs. Branching off Laugavegur is the quieter Skólavörðustígur, lined with galleries and shops with an emphasis [...]

Dinner for two: top 5 ultimate dining experiences

Dinner for two: top 5 ultimate dining experiences

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Asia, Cambodia, China, Iceland, Indonesia, Regions, Vietnam, Western Europe   - Read 4157 times

Nothing spells romance like an intimate dinner for two but who says Valentine’s Day is the only time that calls for something spectacular? For times when even booking the best table at the hot new restaurant just won’t cut it, you can always count on nature to provide the unforgettable.  Here are our five top [...]

Exploring inside an Icelandic volcano – now you can too!

Exploring inside an Icelandic volcano – now you can too!

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 2743 times

Following on from last year’s success, Iceland is once again offering an exciting insight into its volcanic nature as the Inside the Volcano experience re-opens to visitors this summer. From 15th May to 10th September 2013, visitors will be able to step inside the magma chamber of Thrihnukagigur, an extinct volcano just 20 miles from [...]

Photograph of the week: Waterfall in southern Iceland

Photograph of the week: Waterfall in southern Iceland

By on Dec 05, 2012 in Europe, Featured, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 6792 times

The waterfall is on the south coast of Iceland and is called Seljallandsfoss. In the summer the midnight sun goes low enough to illuminate the path behind the falls and it illuminates the water as you walk behind in a most enchanting way. It’s one of photographer Bob Krist’s all-time favourite places to shoot and [...]

Top 5 things to do in Reykjavik

Top 5 things to do in Reykjavik

By on Jul 31, 2012 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 3038 times

Reykjavik is the majestic capital of Iceland and its striking beauty proves the perfect backdrop to an outstanding range of attractions, sights and entertainment as well as a quirky culture and vivid architecture. The Blue Lagoon If you want to escape the icy climate of the Icelandic metropolis then a visit to The Blue Lagoon [...]

Top 10 luxury destinations in Europe

Top 10 luxury destinations in Europe

By on Oct 04, 2011 in Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Monaco, Regions, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 1394 times

In the past taking a luxury holiday often meant long haul flights to exotic locations, which was something that could take the shine off of an otherwise perfect experience. Choose Europe however and rest and relaxation are on our doorstep. Whatever your preference, European luxury destinations will have something to suit your need. Top 10 luxury destinations in [...]

The world’s best pools

The world’s best pools

By on Jun 08, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Europe, France, Greece, Hotels, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 7823 times

In the highly competitive tourism industry, pools have become a focal point in most of the world’s finest resorts and hotels. They are not only a place to unwind, swim a few laps or work on your tan; many are architectural wonders. For the family oriented market, indoor and outdoor water parks are all the [...]

An Icelandic music festival at the edge of the world… and you’re invited!

An Icelandic music festival at the edge of the world… and you’re invited!

By on Apr 22, 2011 in Europe, Events, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 1969 times

The celebrated Icelandic music festival Aldrei fór ég suður will take place on 22nd and 23rd April 2011 in Ísafjörður, on Iceland’s West Fjords, and you are invited to attend via a live stream at www.inspiredbyiceland.com. Aldrei fór ég suður is a music festival unlike any other: located practically at the end of the world, in [...]

2011 Summer holiday hotspots according to Great Hotels of the World

2011 Summer holiday hotspots according to Great Hotels of the World

By on Apr 21, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Brazil, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Iceland, Italy, Middle East, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 2489 times

In a bid no doubt to build awareness for its members, Great Hotels of the World has revealed its holiday hotspot predictions for Summer 2011 based on searches made on their site. 1. Tenerife, Spain The Canary Island of Tenerife is a firm favourite with holiday makers and continues to be one of the most [...]

Top 10 spa destinations

Top 10 spa destinations

By on Jan 04, 2011 in Arizona, Asia, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Mexico, New Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 934 times

According to an email just received at A Luxury Travel Blog HQ from Tripadvisor, the top 10 spa destinations are as follows: 1. Sedona, AZ, USA 2. Bath, United Kingdom 3. Reykjavik, Iceland 4. Bora Bora, French Polynesia 5. Ubud, Indonesia 6. Playa Mujeres, Mexico 7. Oia, Greece 8. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 9. Santa [...]

Interview with Aaron Ritoper, Vice President of Business Development at fly.com

Interview with Aaron Ritoper, Vice President of Business Development at fly.com

By on Jun 10, 2010 in Air Travel, Arctic, Celebrities, Europe, France, Hawaii, Iceland, Interviews, New Mexico, North America, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Websites, Western Europe   - Read 2040 times

Formerly with Skyscanner, Aaron Ritoper is the Vice President of Business Development at Fly.com, a website which scours major airlines, international carriers and online travel sites, and helps people easily sort and refine results by criteria such as number of stops and departure times and traveller class. What is it that you do exactly? I’m [...]

The best hotel to see the Northern Lights?

The best hotel to see the Northern Lights?

By on Mar 22, 2010 in Accommodation, Arctic, Europe, Hotels, Iceland, Polar Regions, Regions, Western Europe   - Read 1498 times

Hotel Ranga in Sudurlandsvegur, Iceland, a member of Special Hotels of the World, has been recommended by The Sunday Times as the best hotel in the world from which to view the northern lights. The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora borealis, are one of Hotel Ranga’s biggest attractions and can be best seen [...]

Test your taste buds in Iceland

By on Dec 12, 2008 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe   - Read 175 times

Iceland’s most notorious delicacy hákarl (rotten shark) may have made Gordon Ramsay‘s stomach turn on the The F-Word but curious foodies can sample some for themselves from 25th January  to 23rd  February 2009 during Thorrablot – Iceland’s annual mid-winter Viking feast. Join the locals for the month-long festivities and try unusual Viking dishes such as [...]

Ten gorgeous glaciers!

Ten gorgeous glaciers!

By on Jul 31, 2008 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Alaska, Antarctic, Arctic, Argentina, Asia, Austria, Canada, China, Europe, Iceland, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pakistan, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 256 times

This week Forbes Traveler has run a feature entitled “10 Gorgeous Glaciers“. It caught my eye not only because of the beautiful pictures but also because I have a particular  interest in this subject. Few of you will know this, but my  PhD was in glaciology.   Alas, Greenland – where I worked – doesn’t [...]

Ever considered a stopover in Iceland?

Ever considered a stopover in Iceland?

By on Jan 15, 2008 in Air Travel, Europe, Iceland, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe   - Read 152 times

When flying Icelandair to one of their European destinations such as London, Paris or Copenhagen, stopover in Iceland for up to seven nights at no additional airfare.   For more information, see http://www.icelandair.com/icestop/  - go for Saga Class if you want to fly in style and comfort, have more leg room and the usual perks.

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