“A stopover in Iceland on the way to or from Greenland has become more and more popular – and convenient. The cosmopolitan capital city of Reykjavik provides a complete contrast to anywhere in Greenland, while nearby outdoor-oriented excursions – including the famed Blue Lagoon, waterfalls, geysers and more – make for an easy add-on combination.”
– Lynn Seldon, AAA Home & Away Magazine, July/Aug 2009
“I got to bed 1:55 a.m. It was still daylight, and sunrise is 2:20. And you’re grateful because there’s more ability to explore this extravagant countryside. Places like Thorsmork. Gullfoss, Thingvellir, Suourlandsvegi. It’s geysers exploding from deep down in Mother Earth every 10 minutes, miles and miles of glaciers on which one snowmobiles. There are mountains, craters, crevasses, lakes, fjords, waterfalls and driving through land that looks as it might have since the day molten lava originally formed it. This lunarlike terrain is where our astronauts trained to walk on the moon. You can drive for hours and still not one deli, Chinese restaurant or bike messenger.
The entire nation has a few more than 300,000 people. Everyone’s tall. They’re Vikings. And everything’s green. Homes are heated from steam rising from the depths, and 95 percent of the country’s hot water comes from its hot springs. Energy is cheap.”
– Celebrity columnist Cindy Adams, New York Post, July 9 (read the entire story here:http://www.nypost.com/seven/07092009/gossip/cindy/iceland_beckons_and_i_become_bait_178262.htm?&page=0)
“Rumors of the dollar’s collapse have been greatly exaggerated – at least for now. In fact, the greenback has risen against many foreign currencies, making overseas travel cheaper. Couple that with a weakened travel industry offering big deals in airfares and hotel rates and you have a nice selection of overseas vacations at bargain prices. But given record deficits and a still-shaky economy, the dollar might not hold up long. So get abroad while the getting’s good.”
Iceland is one of eight recommended destinations this summer:
“Recent financial distress (in Iceland) has ravaged the value of Iceland’s krona. Over the past year, the dollar’s value has gone up nearly 60% against the local currency.
“Icelandair, the country’s airline, is even giving away visits to its homeland. If you take the airline for trips to or from any country in Europe, you’re invited to stop over in Iceland for as long as you want at no additional charge. (See www.icelandair.us for details.) If you’d like to make Iceland your only destination, the airline’s also offering discounted getaways through October for round-trip flights and hotel stays of at least two nights.”
– Stacy Rapacon, Kiplinger.com (read the entire story here: http://ww2.7online.com/Global/story.asp?S=10777486)
What started as a showcase for local DJ’s has evolved into a musical force to be reckoned with. Iceland Airwaves is a full-blown, international music festival that showcases the hottest new bands from Iceland and the rest of the world. The festival attracts thousands of people each year to sample the freshest sounds from Iceland and abroad. The festival will maintain the same format as previous years with approximately 150 artists performing in various venues around downtown Reykjavik.
Icelandic music sensation Mugison will play one free concert in each of New York’s five boroughs in one day, August 18th. This ambitious set of shows is in partnership with Amnesty International to create awareness and support for the pioneering worldwide human rights advocacy group. This unique music event takes place August 18th and should not be missed. 
Take advantage of the great exchange rate and hop on up to the top of the world this fall, a great time to experience all that Iceland has to offer. Enjoy shopping for quality Icelandic products, early Christmas shopping, delicious gourmet Icelandic cuisine (including Icelandic game, popular during November), invigorating outdoor adventure, highland wilderness beauty, soothing spas and more. Your accommodation is at the friendly Fosshotel Lind or Fosshotel Baron. Both are situated in the historic city center and offer three star amenities. They make an ideal base for exploring Southern Iceland. Please note all nights must be booked at the same hotel. From $499* per person based on double occupancy.