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Set just below the Arctic circle, Iceland is on Europe's
furthermost limits: it's often left off the map completely much to
the annoyance of its people. But who could ever forget this country
with its vast expanses of some of the world's most beautiful
terrain. Here is where to enjoy uninterrupted nature from ice
capped glaciers to gushing turquoise rivers and powerful
waterfalls, from volcanoes to geothermal hot springs and
geysirs.
With endlesss summer daylight and winter's Northern Lights,
Iceland's magic has not left its people untouched - most still
believe in elves. But you needn't rely on the little people for
somewhere nice to stay. Iceland is now opening some new chic hotels
so we've hand picked the best from happening Reykjavik to the more
isolated and dreamlike Western Peninsular. It's also easy to get to
(a 3-hour direct flight from the UK on a no-frills airline or a
stopover between the US and Europe).
Iceland's not famed for its tropical weather. Although in summer temperatures can reach 18C, bright days can be interspersed with wet spells and temperatures dropping to 10C. It's winters are long and dark (daylight in midwinter is limited to a few hours) and while you can emerse yourself in Reykjavik's nightlife, Iceland is legendarily expensive - you might want to bring your own alcohol. Don't come for the pretty colonial architecture - more like a grey frontier town.
Reykjavik
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