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Top 15 things to pack for Iceland: An evergreen list

By Ryan Connolly on Mar 13, 2022 in Accessories, Clothing, Europe, Gadgets, Iceland, Luggage, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment, Western Europe

Aside from, when is the best time to visit Iceland, the biggest follow-up question I tend to get is: What should I pack when coming to Iceland? Well firstly, you would assume (rightly and wrongly) that travelling to Iceland in winter is going to require a very different suitcase than if you are travelling in

6 luxury experiences you shouldn't miss in the land of Fire and Ice

By Gemma Harris on Mar 03, 2022 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Iceland has become one of the world’s top travel destinations, yet it still feels like you’ve stumbled across an untapped gem. If its natural beauty and sheer vastness of incredible scenery aren’t enough to tempt you there, the thriving local culture should be. The country will have you in awe; every corner you turn has

Iceland drops all COVID-19 border and domestic restrictions

By Ryan Connolly on Feb 28, 2022 in Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

It’s been a little while since I wrote with A Luxury Travel Blog but I’m glad to be back and sharing such illuminating news. Hopefully I’ll be sharing more good news on Iceland more regularly again going forward. Iceland drops all border and domestic restrictions As of the 25th of February 2022, the Icelandic authorities

We're heading to Iceland! Your recommendations, please...

By Paul Johnson on Jan 27, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

We took the plunge and just booked flights to Iceland. Whilst some of us have been away at various times, we haven’t been on an international trip together as a family since before the pandemic so we are already looking forward to this one. We have no plans as yet, so welcome your recommendations. We

The safest places to visit in 2022

By Paul Johnson on Dec 15, 2021 in Asia, Europe, Germany, Health & Safety, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe, Worldwide

In conjunction with the upcoming 65th anniversary of its first publication in 1957, Frommer’s has revealed a special list of elite destinations: the Safest Places to Go in the coming year. Using what they claim is a host of internationally respected measures including the Global Peace Index by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

Where can Americans travel for the holidays?

By Christopher Hill on Nov 03, 2021 in Argentina, Asia, Chile, Europe, Iceland, Peru, Regions, South America, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Western Europe

As life adapts to the new normal in this brave new world, vaccinated travelers can get out and explore this Holiday Season – the perfect time to make a difference for those less fortunate. However, even if you are vaccinated, you do need to have a negative PCR test taken no less than 72 hours

Where can Americans travel this Summer?

By Christopher Hill on May 10, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Central America, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Georgia, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Seychelles, South America, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Are you traveling yet? Have you been vaccinated? This Summer is looking set to be a much-needed boon for destinations reliant on tourism. Our hearts ache for what is happening in India, but fortunately, there are other parts of the world where you can travel to safely. You can travel to the following countries without

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Where can Americans travel to in May?

By Christopher Hill on Apr 10, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Georgia, Guatemala, Iceland, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, Seychelles, South America, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Zambia

Travel is back! ‘Flights’ is one of the most searched for terms on Google, and especially if you have been vaccinated, you may want to start turning those pent-up travel dreams into reality. The following destinations will let you in without testing if you are fully vaccinated: Belize Croatia Ecuador Georgia Iceland Seychelles In further

Iceland opens its borders to the entire world (if vaccinated)

By Ryan Connolly on Mar 17, 2021 in Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

This month’s post will be a little more ‘breaking news’ style than normal. But for good reason. Iceland, as of the 19th of March 2021, will officially open its borders to anyone (and I mean anyone) around the world who has been double vaccinated or has a certificate confirming you have antibodies. Read on to

Top 5 recommendations for the Nordics

By Simone Kruithof on Mar 07, 2021 in Denmark, Europe, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

For the ones that are not sure which countries “The Nordics” actually means, do not worry there has been much debate about it. Most commonly recognized as the Nordics are the five countries of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland. There are many reasons for travel depending on an individual’s own interest and desires of

The Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

By Ryan Connolly on Feb 25, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Similar to last month’s post, I want to hand out another love letter to one place in particular in Iceland that never fails to impress – the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. And by extension, the Diamond Beach. This is a location in the south east of Iceland that changes every time I see it. I don’t

Sapphire ice cave in Iceland

By Ryan Connolly on Jan 20, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

If you haven’t heard about the ‘Sapphire’ ice cave in Iceland yet, you will once you arrive. It’s worth coming to Iceland for that reason alone. Add in the Northern Lights, a snowy landscape and a remote location (perfect for social distance holidays) and you have an incredible trip awaiting you. So this blog post

Where can Brits travel to in January?

By Christopher Hill on Dec 23, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Cambodia, Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, Maldives, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out in the UK, which is positive, and good news for those eager to travel. In the meantime, there are still restrictions on where Brits can travel to in January. But with January having some of the lowest temperatures in the UK, you may have a hankering to get out

The darkest days in Iceland: A wonderful contradiction

By Ryan Connolly on Dec 14, 2020 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Don’t forget the stars while looking to the heavens. As I write this, on the 13th of December, I am squeezed into the few daylight hours left in Iceland. The sun didn’t rise until 11:16 today and will say good bye at 15:30. That’s barely more than 4 hours. On the darkest day of the

Iceland in 2021 - social distance locations

By Ryan Connolly on Nov 11, 2020 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Despite news of vaccines and a changing political environment, I think it’s safe to say that the COVID-19 virus won’t be fully eradicated any time soon. Not in the first half of 2021 anyway. However, that doesn’t mean that travel and ‘life’ can’t take on a semblance of normality as countries and borders get to

6 brag-worthy experiences from around the world

By Matt Holmes on Nov 09, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Austria, Bhutan, California, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Iceland, Italy, Kenya, Namibia, North America, Norway, Regions, Slovenia, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Tanzania, USA, Western Europe

Why settle for a ho-hum holiday when you can experience a one-of-a-kind adventures that will leave you with lasting memories? Of course, that’s a bit harder right at this moment in time, but that means it’s also a great time to start planning for your next adventure. Get all the details nailed down so when

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