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Aurora Borealis tours offered by Icelandair

September 2nd, 2010 jbaker No comments

This winter, the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights, is to become a greater spectacle than ever due to a recent increase in solar activity. This increase has lead to the Northern Lights gracing the skies as far south as Denmark and Germany.

In Iceland, the beautiful experience of the Aurora Borealis can be viewed amongst some of the most spectacular landscape, making the island in Atlantic the perfect place to visit. Also, due to the countries location on the cusp of the Arctic Circle, sightings between September and March are extremely frequent. Luckily for UK travellers, this winter Icelandair is providing an affordable way to see this natural wonder with its Northern Lights City Break.

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Transforming Brands insight at upcoming UK branding and design event

September 1st, 2010 jbaker No comments

An insight into brand transformation will be the spotlight topic at the upcoming UK branding and design event hosted by Williams Murray Hamm on October 13th 2010, at the Bethnal Green Town Hall in London’s East End.

This second installment in the ‘power of difference’ talks will focus on the topic of business transformation and more specifically, how to challenge the status quo and do things differently to achieve extraordinary results; the event promises to be a fantastic opportunity to hear from game-changing speakers.

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The Journey- An exhibition of painting works by UK based, Ukrainian artist Iryna Yermolova

September 1st, 2010 Misc. Editors No comments

Iryna Yermolova’s educational background encompasses two absolutely diametrically opposed educational strands, one in graphic-design and the other as an economist. Even if the artist dealt a lot with art over a prolonged period of time, it was really only computer-based graphic design work. Painting entered her life when she moved to England and the artist feels that in many ways this shift was crucial in changing her artistic outlook as well as elements within her own person, which paved the way for her journey as a full time painter.

Yermolova is hugely stirred by the beauty of the English countryside, yet she equally draws a lot of inspiration for her paintings from her Russian roots, childhood in the Ukraine as well as Orthodox religion. The power and sadness of Russian icons has always deeply touches the artist. Experimenting with colours, textures and different materials all brings her enormous pleasure and inspiration.

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Iceland history and heritage maps offered through online store

August 30th, 2010 jbaker No comments

Top Icelandic retailer, Nordic Store is now offering a series of historical maps of Iceland through its online store.

The series, containing eight maps, specialises on the historical and heritage of Iceland through text and illustration, ideal for historians and geologists. Each map focuses on a different area of Iceland including the Southwest, the West Fjords, the East and also one map covering Iceland as a whole.

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Icelandair offers Northern Lights City Breaks this autumn

August 26th, 2010 Russell No comments

Icelandair has announced its Northern Lights City Break in order for UK travellers to experience the glorious Northern Lights in Iceland this autumn.

Scientists state that the recent increased solar activity has given an insight that the upcoming Northern Lights season this autumn/winter are going to be spectacular. The Aurora Borealis puts on a beautiful display from September to March in Iceland, where sightings are frequent due to its close proximity to the Arctic Circle. Read more…

Fantastic new Suites unveiled at the Soho Grand Hotel, New York

August 24th, 2010 NewsCertain No comments

Grand Hotels NYCFrom the Soho Grand Hotel in New York comes ten stunning new suites, each with their own living room and bedroom, allowing guests to immerse themselves in luxury and fine design.

The Soho Grand Hotel has just added ten beautifully designed suites to their room collection. Each suite features separate living and sleeping quarters, custom furnishings and high end fixtures. The airy one bedroom suites can sleep four comfortably with the option of adding a second bedroom to accommodate up to six adults.
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Duty free store at Iceland airport offers Victoria’s Secret products

August 23rd, 2010 Russell No comments

The duty free store at Iceland’s international airport in Keflavik is now offering a wide range of Victoria’s Secret fragrances, glosses, mascaras and eye liners along with several travel packages and travel sets.

Keflavik International Airport is one of only few European airports that offers duty free products to both arriving and departing passengers. The duty free shopping area hosts two restaurants, three cafes, a bar, a bank and eighteen retail stores selling both well-known products and unique Icelandic designs. Confectionary items, liquor, cosmetics and tobacco are also widely available. Read more…

Car rental company in Iceland offers discount winter prices

August 20th, 2010 Russell No comments

Leading Icelandic car rental company, Iceland Car Rental will, from September 1st, be offering winter prices on all its vehicles. In addition, Iceland Car Rental offers its customers various discounts on all its vehicles depending on the duration of rental, making winter travel in Iceland cheaper than ever.

Customers looking to rent a vehicle with the company for over seven days are treated to a 10 percent discount, over fourteen days a 15 percent discount and most generously a 20 percent discount for anyone wishing to rent for three weeks or more. Read more…

Visit Blue Lagoon’s LAVA restaurant with Icelandair city break

August 19th, 2010 Russell No comments

Blue Lagoon, as well as being famous for its frosty blue colour and breathtaking scenery, is also world renowned for the LAVA Restaurant, which is also built into the beautiful lava surroundings. Now, Icelandair is offering Reykjavik city break package deals with a free day tour to the amazing Blue Lagoon.

Located in the ancient lava fields of the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Iceland spa is one of the country’s most visited attractions and just a short drive from the capital city, Reykjavik. The LAVA Restaurant, also located at the lagoon, offers a delicious a la carte menu as well as a great selection for kids, making it ideal for all the family to enjoy whilst admiring the beautiful surroundings. Read more…

Icelandair offers city breaks and most punctual flights from UK

August 18th, 2010 Russell No comments

It has been announced that Icelandair is amongst the most punctual airlines in the world, with 89.6 percent of flights on time. The airline also offers 22 flights per week to and from the UK.

Since the devaluation of the Icelandic Krona, there has been no greater time for UK travellers to relish in Iceland’s geothermal spas, thrilling nightlife and pristine nature, all for a fraction of the cost. An excellent and cheap way to experience Iceland is with Icelandair’s Reykjavik City Breaks, which includes flights and accommodation in selected top-class hotels to suit any budget. Read more…