What to expect from a Katla ice cave tour in Southern Iceland
Underneath the glacier is a volcano called Katla, one of the scariest volcanoes in Europe. It is active (though not erupting right now).
The most exclusive holiday trips you most probably never heard of!
Bucket lists are made to motivate you, to work towards something, to have that tingly feeling when you know it’s coming your way but you still have to wait a few days, weeks, months or even years.
A visit to the Secret Lagoon in Iceland’s Golden Circle
The not-so-secret Secret Lagoon is known locally as “Gamla Laugin” which means “The Old Pool” – a much more fitting name given that this is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland.
The Icelandic greenhouse restaurant where everything on the menu is made from tomatoes
When you think of Iceland, you tend to think of glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, earthquakes and dramatic landscapes. Rarely do people think of tomatoes.
White water rafting in Iceland’s Golden Circle
Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill and beauty of river rafting in the heart of Iceland’s Golden Circle? Since 1985 Arctic Rafting have been doing exactly that.
Geysir & Strokkur at Haukadalur Valley in Iceland’s Golden Circle
Thanks to its location on the mid-Atlantic ridge where tectonic plates diverge, Iceland is famous for its geothermal energy and is home to not only volcanoes, but also geysers.
Review: Antarctica Suite, Hotel Rangá, Hella, Iceland
You could be forgiven for wondering how a hotel that is largely made from wood, in a country that is relatively devoid of trees, has come about.
Review: Bodysgallen Hall and Spa, LLandudno, North Wales, UK
If ever there is a Welsh version of Downton Abbey, then spectacular Bodysgallen Hall and Spa would be a perfect venue.
Snorkelling between tectonic plates at Silfra in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park
Iceland lies along the mid-Atlantic Ridge and exists because of the divergence of two tectonic plates – the North American plate and the Eurasian plate – and a great place to see this first hand is at Silfra.
Review: Hotel Indigo Chester, Chester, UK
Opened in 2019, the new build Hotel Indigo Chester, celebrates the city’s long history. Artwork displayed on the walls,…
Safari Quads – what to expect from a buggy safari in Iceland’s Blue Mountains
One of the activities that our kids most enjoyed on our trip to Iceland was our buggy safari in the Blue Mountains with Safari Quads – the number #1 rated ATV and buggy operator in Iceland.
5 top Mediterranean islands to explore
The five largest Mediterranean islands are Crete, Corsica, Cyprus, Sardinia and Sicily. Bigger isn’t necessarily better, some of the smaller island such as Mallorca and Ibiza have much to recommend them.
Krauma Natural Geothermal Baths & Restaurant – what to expect from one of Iceland’s newest geothermal spas
The journey from Reykjavik to the geothermal baths at Krauma is just under an hour and a half, so this is easily a place you could visit on a day trip out of the capital.
Húsafell Canyon Baths – what to expect from a trip to these geothermal pools in Iceland
These man-made geothermal pools are located in the Icelandic highlands and set in a surreal canyon landscape. Tickets for an exclusive minibus tour are available from the Húsafell Hotel.
Into the Glacier – what to expect on a journey into the heart of the Langjökull glacier, Iceland
For an Icelandic experience with a difference, we heartily recommend Into the Glacier which can be visited as part of a tour from Reykjavik or by self-driving to Husafell or Klaki basecamp.
Review: Hotel Kriunes, Near Reykjavik, Iceland
Hotel Kriunes is a unique luxury hotel that is often overlooked by visitors heading directly for Reykjavik, yet it offers a lovely alternative on the capital’s outskirts.
