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News of the volcano in Iceland cooling down has spread across the world’s media as travellers can now start looking forward to being inspired by Iceland and for unrestricted flights to Iceland.

Foreign media across the world, including BBC News and Sky News, have reported on the ceased activity at the Eyjafallajokull volcano in the south of Iceland. According to BBC news, experts say that the temperature in the crater appears to have fallen to 100C, meaning it is now producing steam not magma.

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Luxury Adventures is a family-run tour operator specializing in all-inclusive private travel in Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Sweden.

We operate our own a) private lodge accommodation b) private glacier/highland camps c) vehicles of great variety from standard sized cars to super jeeps/SUVs and buses  for self-drive and full-service with driver/guides in many  languages d) hiking/glaicer equipment e) high class atv/quad bikes.

Additionally we offer exclusive resorts, affordable to luxury hotels, helicopters, private charters and all kinds of activities. Read more…

Iceland’s international airport in Keflavik, just a 35 minute drive from the capital city Reykjavik, is currently making preparations for the extended flight schedule that will begin over the next few weeks in time for the summer.

Icelandic airline companies are extending their flight plans ready to accommodate all the holiday makers that will be travelling to and from Iceland, as well as on to further destinations across Europe and the USA. Read more…

Iceland’s recent volcanic activity at the Eyjafjallajokull glacier in the southern region of the country has drawn a lot of attention from geologists and volcanologists worldwide. In addition to the abundance of tourists flocking to see the volcano erupting, scientists and students from all around the world are coming to Iceland to examine, research and survey these enormous forces of nature in a country that is constantly being shaped by both fire and ice.

Icelanders, over the past century, have become world leaders in the use of renewable energy sources by learning to harness the forces that are present in Iceland as an indigenous and clean energy source. Over 80 percent of total energy use in Iceland comes from Read more…

Iceland’s flagship airline company, Icelandair, is currently offering customers the opportunity to fly to Iceland and observe the extraordinary beauty of the recent volcanic eruption in the south of the country. The airline company is also offering tailored vacation packages, allowing you to design your very own break in Iceland – providing the perfect chance to come and experience the beauty of mother nature.

The Icelandair ‘Build Your Own’ offer allows you to tailor your very own vacation by selecting everything from accommodation to day tours, and excursion trips to outdoor activities. Read more…

Iceland’s international airport in Keflavik is getting ready for incoming flight traffic over the next couple of months due to the ongoing economical debate in Iceland. This increased media attention, and the positive exchange rate has brought the country to the forefront of cheap travel within Europe.

This favourable exchange rate for foreign travellers to Iceland has lead to an increased demand for tourism, travel and commerce – goods are half the price than that of previous years.

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Travellers are flocking to Iceland due to the favourable currency exchange rate for UK visitors. Iceland’s leading airline, Icelandair, has seen an increase in UK sales over the past year since the Icelandic economic situation has brought increased attention to the country.

Icelandair has seen an increase in UK sales due to the ever increasing interest in Iceland as a holiday destination and consequently now a great value for money destination. Read more…

This year’s Reykjavik Internet Marketing Conference and Expo (RIMC) has been scheduled for 12th March and will be offering a 20 per cent discount to Econsultancy members worldwide. The annual event has already gathered a great line-up of speakers from internationally renowned companies such as Ericsson, Microsoft, Econsultancy and many more. The conference will be exploring the possibilities created by employing structured promotional approaches and focused advertising campaigns through the use of Internet and Mobile Marketing and Advertising.

RIMC 2010 is ideal experience and opportunity for anyone who works in, or is interested in, business on the Internet. The conference will appeal to marketing and advertising people, web editors, sales and marketing managers as well as directors of small and large businesses. Read more…

Press Release – Reykjavik 05.01.201: The President of Iceland has declined to sign a law authorising a state guarantee for repayment of loans provided by the UK and the Netherlands to the Depositors‘ and Investors‘ Guarantee Fund, intended to cover payment of the minimum deposit guarantees to depositors in the UK and Netherlands branches of the failed Landsbanki Íslands hf. The law was approved by Althing, the Icelandic Parliament, on 30 December 2009. According to the constitution, the President’s decision not to sign the law requires it to be put to general referendum as soon as possible where it needs to be supported by a simple majority of voters in order to remain in force. In the interim, the law enters into force as passed by the Althingi. The Government will now reflect on the decision of the President and review the situation. Read more…

Iceland Car Rental offers a wide range of high-performance rental cars for travellers wishing to explore the astonishing volcanic landscape that Iceland has to offer. Their selection 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. Read more…