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Icelandair provides Valentine’s Day gift ideas with romantic getaway breaks

February 11th, 2010 Russell No comments

Romantic getaway with IcelandairValentine’s Day is almost upon us, but there is still enough time to purchase some last minute gift ideas. Thankfully, Icelandair is here to save the day. The Icelandic airline company is offering numerous package holidays in Iceland that would provide an ideal romantic getaway, and the perfect Valentine’s Day gift to surprise your loved one. What could be more romantic than a relaxing dip in the scenic Blue Lagoon or a romantic walk under the magical Northern Lights?

A long romantic weekend in the magical land of fire and ice, surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, could prove to be the perfect Valentine´s Day gift. Experience Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik, beautiful buildings in scenic neighbourhoods, coffee shops and relaxing bars, perfect for a romantic stroll. Read more…

Experience magic of the Northern Lights with Hotel Reykjavik’s winter package deal

December 22nd, 2009 Russell No comments

Northern Lights - IcelandIceland is known as the ‘land of fire and ice’, but the volcanic island is also the land of the Northern Lights. As Iceland is on the cusp of the Arctic Circle, the country’s cold temperature during winter, averaging 0 degrees Celsius, provides the perfect conditions for viewing these magical Northern Lights.

During a crisp, clear night, you will see the elegant aurora swaying across the sky, varying from green to red in colour. Read more…

Experience a white christmas in Iceland

December 7th, 2009 Russell No comments

white_christmas_iceland_45Dreaming of a white Christmas? Well, Iceland is this year’s perfect unique location for a magical snowy winter.

Iceland’s spectacular landscape of snow-covered mountains and fresh, crisp sea air is the ideal environment for someone seeking a different Christmas experience. Iceland, otherwise known as ‘the land of fire and ice’, also has the perfect Northern Lights location, just below the border of the Arctic Circle. These natural light shows of the Aurora Borealis are undoubtedly one of mother nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles. Read more…

IJsland verkozen tot topreisbestemming biedt magische ervaring met noorderlicht

November 16th, 2009 Russell No comments

Aurora Borealis - IcelandIJsland is deze winter de ideale bestemming voor het aanschouwen van het noorderlicht. Dit heeft het te danken aan haar perfecte locatie net binnen de noordpoolcirkel en aan de toonaangevende reisgids Lonely Planet, die IJsland op nummer 1 plaatst als geldbesparende vakantiebestemming in Noord-Europa voor 2010.

Het noorderlicht is ontegenzeggelijk een van de meest adembenemende natuurlijke fenomenen ter wereld. De natuurlijke lichtverschijnselen van de Aurora Borealis komen het frequentst voor in de poolregio’s, binnen een straal van 2500 km van de geomagnetische pool. Read more…

Iceland voted top travel destination providing magical Northern Lights experience

November 11th, 2009 Russell No comments

Iceland - Northern LightsDue to Iceland’s perfect location, just below the Arctic Circle, and the leading travel guide, Lonely Planet, labelling Iceland as the number one money-saving vacation in Northern Europe for 2010 – Iceland is certainly this winter’s ideal Northern Lights sight-seeing destination.

The Northern Lights are unquestionably one of the most breathtaking natural spectacles in the world. The natural light displays of the Aurora Borealis occur most frequently in the Polar Regions, centred within a 2500 km radius of the geomagnetic pole. Read more…