Experience magic of the Northern Lights with Hotel Reykjavik’s winter package deal
December 22nd, 2009
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Iceland is known as the ‘land of fire and ice’, but the volcanic island is also the land of the Northern Lights. As Iceland is on the cusp of the Arctic Circle, the country’s cold temperature during winter, averaging 0 degrees Celsius, provides the perfect conditions for viewing these magical Northern Lights.
During a crisp, clear night, you will see the elegant aurora swaying across the sky, varying from green to red in colour. Read more…
As the final shopping weekend before Christmas is soon approaching, the pressure of gift buying becomes more stressful. Jet setters are now combining Christmas shopping with relaxing holiday breaks in order to reduce this tension. Iceland, due to its festive setting and wide array of shops, is fast becoming the perfect location.
Now that Black Friday has passed and Christmas is drawing closer, the pressure of holiday shopping is quickly building up on a daily basis. It is becoming ever so popular that holidaymakers are seeking new ways to combine Christmas shopping with short stress-free breaks to relieve them from the madness – Iceland being a prime destination.
Iceland is known for it’s fresh fish and seafood; historically the country’s economy has revolved around the fish industry. Traditionally, Icelandic fish is cooked, eaten fresh, or preserved by salting, smoking and fermenting. However, sushi cooking and dining is becoming more and more popular across the globe, Iceland being no exception. 
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.
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.
The Icelandic band Airloop was founded in 2006 by four close friends, Fjalar – the trombone player, Gunnar Thor – who is in charge of beats and more, Svenni – Keyboards and guitars, and Sævar – the trumpet.
The Imagine Peace Tower is located on the small island of Videy in Kollafjordur Bay near Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik. The tower is a huge beam of light projected from a white stone monument in the form of a wishing well that has the words ‘Imagine Peace’ carved into it in 24 different languages.
In its eleventh year Iceland Airwaves is going stronger than ever, with over 120 bands, artists and musicians ready to entertain the masses. 
Car rental in Iceland is often expensive. But if you look hard enough, there is a company which offers top-end new cars for hire in Iceland at rock bottom prices. Especially now, after the summer season has ended and the local currency remains weak.
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