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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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…
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…
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…
Increased Northern Lights activity is expected over the next coming months across Iceland, according to the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
As stated on its website, the Northern Lights forecast predicts that Iceland will be amongst the highest in active aurora forms, meaning an increase in the breathtaking light shows.
The Geophysical Institute recommends that the best time to view the aurora is near local midnight as this is when the most active forms occur. Aurora activity tends to come in waves during evenings, which are called aurora sub storms. However, the institute also insists that Read more…
Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa situated in a lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula in south west Iceland. With it being one of the country’s most visited attractions, just a short drive from the capital city Reykjavik, Icelandair is now offering city break package deals with free day trips to experience the revitalising Blue Lagoon.
Icelandair’s city break offer includes return economy class flights from either London, Manchester or Glasgow, as well as 3 nights accommodation, Blue Lagoon transfer and entrance fee, plus breakfast at selected hotels. Read more…
As the Eyjafjallajokull volcano has now ceased, Icelandair is offering its special Reykjavik City Breaks package deal for UK travellers to experience Iceland’s bursting activities and cultural events.
Whether you’re looking for entertainment, excitement, culture or relaxation, the beautiful city of Reykjavik has everything you will ever need. With a vast selection of restaurants and bars, Reykjavik serves up thrilling nightlife and mouth-watering cuisine. The city also holds numerous attractions such as Hallgrimskirkja, the Nordic House and Perlan, which are all within a short bus journey of each other.
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It has been confirmed by scientists that the visibility of the Northern Lights in Iceland is to grow between August and September as a result of increasing solar activity.
Scientists have revealed that growing levels of gas particles caused by a ‘solar tsunami’ from the sun have been mixing with the magnetic field surrounding the Earth. The sun’s own magnetic fields have been dragging open and snapping back the Earth’s magnetic field, creating a continuous loop around the planet, which then produces electrical currents that react with the gases in our atmosphere, ultimately causing them to glow. These purple, blue, red and green colours are known as the Northern Lights, or the Aurora Borealis.
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Icelandair, Iceland’s flagship airline, is offering four direct flights a week from Seattle’s Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Keflavik International Airport.
These scheduled direct flights are departing every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, at 16:30 from Seattle, and are set to arrive in Keflavik at 06.45. The flights from Seattle will then connect with Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and London, offering up to 4 hours faster connection times from Seattle to Scandinavia than possible through other European hubs. Flights to Helsinki, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Paris will also be available via Reykjavik.
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Lonely Planet recently announced Iceland as one of its ‘Perfect Trips for 2010’, encouraging travellers to visit this summer. According to Lonely Planet’s January issue of its monthly magazine, ‘there really has never been a better time’ to visit Iceland as prices are more affordable than ever with the current exchange rate. Also, Iceland flights have resumed to normal after the ceasing of the Eyjafjallajokull volcanic eruption.
The global travel guide and digital media publisher recommends taking a road trip to the hot springs and pastel mountains of Landmannalaugar, a geothermal area in the southern highland and taking a boat ride around the magnificent Vestmannaeyjar islands to see thousands of puffin chicks take flight. Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital city, is also highly recommended, describing it as the perfect location for those wishing to enjoy ‘endless’ summer evenings. Read more…
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