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Icelandic economic situation places Iceland as best value destination for 2010

March 8th, 2010 Russell No comments

Reykjavik, IcelandTravellers 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…

Flights to Minneapolis with Icelandair in time for summer

February 18th, 2010 Russell No comments

MinneapolisIceland’s leading airline, Icelandair, have recently publicised the reopening of transatlantic flights to Minneapolis St. Paul airport, according to their Iceland summer schedule.

These flights to the North American Mid-West are set to open between May 11th and October 9th this year, including daily flights with Icelandair from June 13th to August 22nd.

The reopening of flights to Minneapolis gives travellers from across the Atlantic the chance to see Iceland’s glorious summer months. Read more…

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…

Mid-Atlantic Travel Seminar taking place in Reykjavik Iceland

February 5th, 2010 Russell No comments

Mid-Atlantic Workshop and Travel Seminar, IcelandairIcelandair’s Mid-Atlantic Workshop and Travel Seminar is in its 18th year and expected to be bigger than ever. The conference couldn’t be located any better for bringing Europe and North America together than right in the middle of the two continents, Iceland. The country is also easily accessible with Icelandair’s transatlantic flights and consequently over the years, the seminars have successfully strengthened business relationships between travel industry professionals in the USA, Canada and Europe. Read more…

Icelandair connecting flights across Europe and North America

January 27th, 2010 Russell No comments

IcelandairIceland’s airport has been referred to as the central hub for travel within the Atlantic as Icelandair connect flights to over twenty destinations throughout North America, Continental Europe, Scandinavia and the UK. This helped contribute to Keflavik International Airport being appointed the best airport in Europe for the first 9 months of 2009 in the Airports Service Quality survey, conducted by the Airport Council International (ACI).

With around 130 airports taking part, ACI’s prestigious survey is the world’s leading airport customer satisfaction standard. Specified within the passenger survey, travellers described Keflavik International Airport as comforting, cosy and with a friendly atmosphere. Read more…

Duty Free Shopping at Europe’s Best International Airport

January 22nd, 2010 Russell No comments

Keflavik International AirportThe Airport Council International has voted Keflavik International Airport, as the Best in Europe for its customer satisfaction and duty free shopping.

According to the September 2009 Airports Service Quality survey conducted by the ACI, Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, has been appointed as the best airport in Europe for the first nine months of last year.

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Northern Lights Tour as part of Icelandair City Breaks

January 20th, 2010 Russell No comments

Northern Lights in IcelandThis 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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Visit the Top Value Travel Destination for 2010 with Icelandair

January 13th, 2010 Russell No comments

Air-Icelandair1-Crop-DEFIcelandair 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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Tourists flock to Iceland as winter travel becomes increasingly popular

November 23rd, 2009 Russell No comments

iceland_super_truck_12Winter travel is fast becoming popular, due to people taking post-Christmas holidays to relax after the stresses that Christmas entails. Consequently, Iceland is seeing an influx of visitors from all around the world.

Iceland is fast becoming one of Europe’s most popular winter travel destinations. This volcanic island, located just below the arctic circle, boasts stunning scenery filled with spectacular lakes, rivers, waterfalls, mountains, hot springs and in the winter the breathtaking northern lights. 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…