Iceland a sensational summer destination

At a time when other travel destinations are experiencing a drop in visits, Iceland is actually doing quite well. One reason is that the country is ready to make travel as affordable as possible, not only with lower airfares and great package deals, but with an exchange rate that’s the best in years.



Your money goes a lot further in Iceland these days.



The scenery is amazing, the food is the freshest and most natural on earth, there are activities in abundance and spring is in the air. Furthermore, the country offers up a unique and extensive list of spring and summer events.



Among them is the Reykjavik Arts Festival. The oldest and most respected arts festival in Iceland is dedicated to the promotion of Icelandic and international culture in all fields of art. Every year sees a different artistic discipline take centre stage but no creative talent goes unrecognised, with an annual programme of concerts, theatre, exhibitions, dance and visual arts offering entertainment across the board.



And with Icelandair’s new Seattle route starting in July, the travel time between the west of the USA and Northern Europe will be cut by around four hours. Icelandair offers all transatlantic passengers the chance to break their journey in Iceland at no extra cost – giving the perfect opportunity to do a bit of exploring.



An ever increasing number of people are now visiting Iceland to play golf. Playing golf in Iceland is an adventure you’ll remember for a lifetime. The country is famed for its midnight golf tournaments, including the well-known Arctic Open in Akureyri, 25-27 June. Sweeping mountains and majestic ocean views characterise Icelandic golf courses, which follow the contours of the naturally dramatic landscape, a popular trend in golf course design today.



For even more reasons to vacation in Iceland, check out www.visiticeland.com

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Sigrún Hlín Sigurðardóttir

Marketing Director

Iceland Tourist Board

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