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Now that the online tourism campaign Inspired By Iceland is well under way, and the Eyjafjallajokull volcano activity steadying, tour operators in Iceland are doing their best to offer special travel deals to meet the increased interest in the country.

The online travel agency Icelandtotal.com is now offering special deals on Reykjavik City Breaks to help cope with the demand. The Reykjavik City Breaks give travellers the option of selecting a preferred vacation theme with a range of day tours in relation to their choice; prices for a two night package including accommodation starting from €115 per person.

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Iceland, the land of fire and ice, home to several glaciers, exploding geysers and numerous volcanoes. Melting glaciers and raging rivers form magnificent waterfalls that mesmerise the masses of tourists that flock to the volcanic island every year.

However, the right car and equipment is essential to ensure an unforgettable experience and Reykjavik rent a car has the solution. The Icelandic rent-a-car company offers a wide range of high-performance rental cars that are all equipped with a range of useful extras often needed in rural Iceland, such as Garmin Navigation, roof boxes, children seats and other accessories.

For travellers wishing to explore the astonishing volcanic landscape that Iceland has to offer the selection of vehicles includes top makes such as Volvo, Jeep, Suzuki and Ford; all available with automatic transmission and considerable engine power, which is needed in the remote areas of Iceland.

Iceland Car Rental will either pickup you up after booking from Keflavik International Airport or delivery at any Reykjavik hotel, any address in Greater Reykjavik area or BSI, the main bus terminal in downtown Reykjavik.

To make a booking or enquire about the fleet of cars Reykjavik rent a car provides log on to www.reykjavikrentacar.is

Leading car rental company, Iceland Car Rental, has revealed its new website in time for the Icelandic summer. As the summer months are fast approaching, car rental in Iceland is seeing an increase in popularity to cope with the demand for self-drive holidays across the country’s unique landscape.

Iceland Car Rental’s vehicles are all easy to drive and come fully equipped with a Garmin Navigation System, child seat, cushion and roof box on request. Read more…

Car rental in Reykjavik is growing in popularity to manage the demand for self drive holidays and treks across Iceland’s tough landscape. Leading rental car company, Reykjavik Rent a Car offers numerous vehicles able to manage such terrain, as well as comfortable saloon cars ideal for city driving.

As some of Iceland’s country roads can be challenging to drive on, Reykjavik Rent a Car provides fuel efficient four-wheel drive vehicles able to cope with the demanding terrain. These safe vehicles are easy to drive and can come fully equipped with satellite navigation, mobile phones and child seats on request.

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Volcano tours are fast becoming the most popular recreation in Iceland for 2010. This is due to the eruptions close to the Eyjafjallajokull glacier, where over 10 thousand people have already visited the eruption site.

The easy accessibility of the volcano means that you can get up close and personal with one of mother nature’s most incredible spectacles. At the “tourist friendly” site you can experience the sounds, the smells and feel the ground vibrate from the sheer force of the volcano underneath your feet. You can even take home a piece of volcanic rock as a souvenir of your experience.

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This winter, view the magic of the Northern Lights at the Best Value Travel Destination for 2010 with Icelandair’s City Break.

The Northern Lights are at their peak activity levels through the end of March in Iceland, and to celebrate this natural spectacle Icelandair is pleased to announce the affordable Northern Lights City Break for UK travellers.

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Icelandair are connecting the UK to Iceland and beyond with up to 22 flights per week in 2010.

Leading airline, Icelandair, is happy to announce they provide the most weekly flights this year from the UK to one of the planet’s newest value destinations, Iceland – according to the Lonely Planet’s Top Value Destinations for 2010.

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According to a recent survey by MORI, four out of five adults consider the Christmas period to be stressful. So why not be the one of five who relax during this joyful time of year and discover Iceland’s unique traditions.

For more than half a century, the City of Oslo, Norway, has presented Reykjavik with a beautiful Christmas tree, placed in Austurvollur Square. Every year, families gather together to commemorate the spirit of Christmas by lighting the ‘Oslo tree’ on November 29th – discover the local celebrations and partake in some traditional Icelandic singing. Read more…

Global travel guidebook giant, Lonely Planet this week released its Best Travel in 2010 book with 17 top travel lists. One list names Iceland among the best value for money travel destinations in the coming year. Iceland has always been a great place to visit; but its reputation as a value destination is entirely new.

Iceland ranks in the top ten best value places to visit in 2010, according to The Lonely Planet’s new Best in Travel 2010 book, released this week. The book is the publisher’s fifth annual collection of the world’s best journeys, destinations, and experiences for the coming year. Read more…

Iceland is a land famed for its utterly unique landscape, its volcanoes, glaciers, hot springs and towering mountains. There are those who visit to bathe, to hike, or simply for sightseeing; but Iceland has much more on offer than you might imagine.

Iceland has a fascinating history – home to the writers of the Viking sagas, the longest-serving democratic parliament in the world and a vivid folklore tradition – there is a wide variety of ways the tourist can take a closer look. Read more…