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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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Leading Icelandic car rental company, Iceland Car Rental will, from September 1st, be offering winter prices on all its vehicles. In addition, Iceland Car Rental offers its customers various discounts on all its vehicles depending on the duration of rental, making winter travel in Iceland cheaper than ever.

Customers looking to rent a vehicle with the company for over seven days are treated to a 10 percent discount, over fourteen days a 15 percent discount and most generously a 20 percent discount for anyone wishing to rent for three weeks or more. Read more…

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…

Winter 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…