Newsweek Magazine – Iceland’s Culture Palace by Judith H. Dobrzynski.“To the Blue Lagoon, where tourists discover the joys of soaking in warm, mineral-laden seawater, and to the island’s strange but beautiful terrain, Harpa adds a cultural dimension to Iceland’s appeal.” Read More
Budget Travel Sept issue
The Sweet Spot Iceland “The greenish glow begins dancing over over the lava fields north of Reykjavik come fall, and this year the northern lights are expected to burn even more brightly than usual.”
Canadian Living - Journey to Iceland - A nature-lover’s dream by Natalie Bahadur “Boasting volcanoes, mountains, glaciers, nearby islands, the Northern Lights and the Blue Lagoon, Mother Nature pulled out all the stops here. Iceland is a home of elf folklore and traditional charm that make the trip here interesting and unique.” Read More
Toronto Star – John Arkelian Iceland’s World of Snow and Fire “I experience such awe again at the celebrated Blue Lagoon. Its alien landscape stretches as far as the eye can see — lava rock, piled as high as a tall man and lightly sprinkled with moss and lichens.” Read More
HOT Deal from Icelandair: Iceland Northern Lights & Glacier Walk
Rettir is an Icelandic farming tradition and a fun attraction for natives and visitors alike. Participants spend several days in some of the wildest landscapes of Iceland, bringing in sheep and horses that have spent the summer roaming free in the highlands.
For those in the know, Iceland is an up and coming foodie destination boasting the freshest seafood imaginable, organic fruits and vegetables grown in geothermally heated greenhouses, and of course the exquisite Icelandic lamb praised by chefs around the world. The Reykjavik Real Food Festival is a new celebration of Iceland’s food culture and takes place for the first time in Reykjavik September 14-18th.
Viking Festival (June 16–19)
Hotel Loftleidir in Reykjavik is in the process of an extensive refurbishment and will re-open on June 10th with a new look and a completely new name: Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura! The hotel has a new style and atmosphere with nature themed rooms where guests can choose between a stay in moss, glacier, northern-lights, volcano, geothermal and natural water rooms.