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.

In addition to Lonely Planet’s recommendations, there are numerous summer activities and events happening in and around Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik including Gay Pride (August 5th – 8th), Reykjavik Jazz Festival (August 14th – 29th) and Menningarnótt, the Reykjavik Culture Night (August 21st).

The Reykjavik Culture Night is a yearly event that takes place in downtown Reykjavik. The cultural event, now in its 15th year, has become one of the biggest events of the year and an essential part of cultural life in Iceland. Thousands of people stroll the streets of the city every year on this exciting and eventful night, enjoying a variety of activities ranging from traditional shows and exhibitions to more unusual happenings.

More information about holidays in Iceland and flights can be found at www.icelandair.co.uk

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Iceland was recently recommended as a top summer travel destination by leading global travel guide, Lonely Planet. The travel publication encourages travellers to visit the land of fire and ice, explaining that ‘there really has never been a better time’ to go. The recommendation comes from the January issue of Lonely Planet’s monthly magazine proclaiming Iceland as one of the ‘Perfect Trips for 2010’.

According to the Lonely Planet, this is due to the favourable exchange rate for visitors, making prices more affordable than ever, and Iceland flights resuming as normal after the ceasing of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano eruption.

Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik, is highly recommended by Lonely Planet, describing it as the perfect location for those wishing to enjoy ‘endless’ summer evenings. The travel guide also acknowledges Iceland’s great summer weather, explaining how the country blossoms after hibernating for half the year.

Lonely Planet also recommends taking a road trip to the hot springs and pastel mountains of Landmannalaugar, a geothermal area in the southern highland or taking a boat ride to see thousands of puffin chicks take flight around the magnificent Vestmannaeyjar islands off the south coast.

To find out more about Iceland package holidays and flights log on to www.icelandair.co.uk

(Photo: Oli Kristinn http://flickr.com/olafur)

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.

Since the devaluation of the Icelandic Krona, there is has been no greater time for travellers to relish in Iceland’s geothermal spas, thrilling nightlife and pristine nature, all for a fraction of the cost.

Icelandair offer flights from Manchester, Glasgow and London Heathrow, whist also flying further to destinations like New York City, Seattle and Boston. In 2009, Icelandair’s on time performance was amongst the most punctual, with 89.6% of flights on time.

With up to 22 flights per week from the UK in 2010, getting to Iceland via Icelandair has never been more convenient. An excellent way to experience Iceland is with an Icelandair Holidays City Break, which includes three nights accommodation and flights. Travellers can simply add day tours to the Blue Lagoon or the beautiful Golden Circle for a fraction more. For thrill seekers, there are glacier walking trips, snowmobile day tours and horse riding treks.

Icelandair is one of Iceland’s longest established companies, connecting the world to Iceland for over 70 years.

To find out more visit www.icelandair.co.uk or contact Melissa Andretta at Icelandair, melissa@icelandair.is, alternatively call her on 020 7874 1003.

IJsland 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.

Het aantal zonnevlekken op het oppervlak van de zon is de hoofdoorzaak voor het verschijnsel van het noorderlicht. Deze zonnevlekken treden op in een cyclus van 11 jaar, waarbij de volgende piek tussen 2011 en 2012 wordt verwacht. De sterkte van de Aurora is afhankelijk van het aantal optredende zonnevlekken evenals goede zichtbaarheid en wetenschappers zijn het erover eens dat de omstandigheden voor het zien van het noorderlicht in 2010 bijzonder goed zijn. Deze winter is derhalve de perfecte tijd voor een bezoek aan IJsland.

IJsland’s gerenommeerde luchtvaartmaatschappij, Icelandair, biedt diverse ‘once in a lifetime’ Noorderlicht pakketreizen aan; inclusief vluchten, accommodatie en de cruciale pogingen tot waarneming van het noorderlicht. Daarnaast verplicht Icelandair zich tot het leveren van veilig en betrouwbaar vervoer aan al diegenen die de magie van IJsland willen ervaren.

Als u vluchten wilt boeken bij Icelandair of meer informatie wenst over de aangeboden diensten, bezoekt u www.icelandair.nl

Due 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.

The amount of sunspots on the sun’s surface is the main cause for the appearance of the Northern Lights with these sunspots following an 11-year cycle, which is set to peak between 2011 and 2012. The strength of the Aurora is based on the number of occurring sunspots as well as clear visibility and scientists agree that the conditions for viewing the Northern Lights in 2010 are incredibly good, making this winter the perfect time to visit Iceland.

Iceland’s flagship air company, Icelandair, provide numerous ‘once in a lifetime’ Northern Lights package deals; including flights, accommodation and the all important Northern Lights pursuit. As well as all of this, Icelandair also pledge safe and reliable travel for all of those who wish to experience the magic of Iceland.

To book flights with Icelandair or to find out more information about the services they offer visit www.icelandair.co.uk

Reisehåndbokserien Lonely Planet har nylig utgitt ”Best in Travel 2010”, forlagets femte, årlige oversikt over verdens beste reiser, destinasjoner og opplevelser for det kommende året. Reisehåndboken presenterer de ti beste landene, regionene og byene å besøke, utvalgt av Lonely Planets internasjonale team, og det er Island som topper listen for 2010.

Lonely Planet er den største utgiveren av reisehåndbøker og digitale media. De har utgitt over fem hundre titler på åtte forskjellige språk med årlige salgstall på seks millioner reisehåndbøker, samt fjernsynsprogrammer, et magasin, mobiltelefonapplikasjoner og nettsider.

Det islandske flyselskapet, Icelandair, er strålende fornøyd over at Lonely Planet har rangert Island som toppdestinasjonen for rimelige ferier i Nord-Europa i 2010. I løpet av det året som har gått har det tidligere dyre feriemålet blitt forbundet med finanskrisen, men gode valutakurser har det gjort det mulig for reisende og turister å ta turen til Island til en rimeligere penge.

“Har du alltid hatt lyst til å utforske dette magiske, gåtefulle landet, oppleve vulkanene og isbreene og bade i de varme kildene? I så fall er 2010 ditt år,” skriver Lonely Planet.

Med all denne positive reklamen vil det kommende året sikkert bli et travelt og spennende år for Icelandair. Selskapet flyr reisende fra 25 forskjellige flyplasser over hele Europa, USA og Canada, og de tilbyr en sikker og pålitelig service for alle som ønsker å besøke ilden og isens land i 2010.

For mer informasjon om Icelandair, tjenestene de tilbyr og for å bestille billetter, ta en titt på www.icelandair.no

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Deze week publiceerde de reisgidsengigant Lonely Planet zijn Best in Travel 2010, een boek met 17 toplijsten. In een van die lijsten staat IJsland en wel in die van zeer betaalbare reisbestemmingen voor het komende jaar. IJsland was altijd al een geweldig land om te bezoeken maar de reputatie als zeer betaalbare bestemming is totaal nieuw.

Gekozen door het Lonely Planet global team, is IJsland een opmerkelijke nieuwe binnenkomer op de lijst voor 2010

Lonely Planet is de grootste reisgids en digitale uitgever ter wereld. Het heeft meer dan 500 titels in 8 verschillende talen gepubliceerd met een jaarlijkse verkoop van zo’n 6 miljoen reisgidsen evenals tv-programma’s, een tijdschrift, mobiele telefoonapplicaties en websites.

Icelandair, de grootste en meest bekende IJslandse luchtvaartmaatschappij, bekent “heel blij” te zijn met een plaats in de top 10 van Lonely Planet´s meest betaalbare  vakantiebestemmingen in 2010. Over het afgelopen jaar, is de eerder dure vakantiebestemming bekend geworden door de Economische crisis; maar door de lokale lage wisselkoers kunnen reizigers en toeristen op IJsland hun vakantie doorbrengen voor een aantrekkelijke prijs.

“Wilde je altijd al het magische, mysterieuze land bezoeken, vulkanen en gletsjers verkennen en baden in heetwaterbronnen? Dan is 2010 jouw jaar,” verkondigt de Lonely Planet gids.

Met een recente positieve opleving in het nieuws voor IJsland als vakantiebestemming, hoopt Icelandair dat het komende jaar een druk en spannend jaar word voor het bedrijf, wanneer het passagiers  van al zijn 25 bestemmingen in Europa, Amerika en Canada vliegt, en zorgt voor een veilige en betrouwbare vliegreis voor iedereen die het land van Vuur en IJs wil bezoeken in 2010.

Voor informatie over Icelandair, de service die het biedt en om vluchten naar IJsland te boeken of zelfs een vlucht naar de andere kant van de Atlantische oceaan met als tussenstop IJsland, bezoek www.icelandair.nl

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. The guidebook presents the top ten countries, regions, and cities to visit in several categories, including value for money. Chosen by Lonely Planet’s global team, Iceland is one of several notable new entries for 2010.

Lonely Planet is the largest travel guide book and digital media publisher in the world. It has published over 500 titles in eight different languages with annual sales of six million guidebooks as well as TV programmes, a magazine, mobile phone applications and websites.

Icelandair, the biggest and best-known Icelandic airline, admits to being “very happy” at Lonely Planet ranking Iceland a top ten money-saving vacation destination in 2010. Over the past year, the previously expensive holiday destination has become the poster child of the economic crisis; but consequently, due to the low local exchange rate, has allowed travellers and tourists to holiday in Iceland at a much lower price.

“You’ve always wanted to explore this magical, mysterious land, explore volcanoes and ice caps and bathing in hot springs? Then 2010 is your year,” the Lonely Planet guide proclaims.

A recent upswing in positive news for Iceland as a holiday destination, Icelandair hopes the coming year will be a busy and exciting one for the company, as it flies people in from all 25 of its gateways across Europe, the USA and Canada, providing safe and reliable air travel for all who wish to visit the Land of Fire and Ice in 2010.

For information on Icelandair, the services it offers and to book flights to Iceland or even all the way across the Atlantic, visit www.icelandair.com