After breakfast at our hotel, CenterHotel Þingholt, we prepared ourselves for our trip to the Blue Lagoon. After my last trip to Iceland in 2012, I was lucky enough to combine my airport transfer along with the Blue Lagoon, which resulted in an extremely relaxed plane ride back to the States. My experience this time… Read More
We finally made it to Reykjavik and I was so excited to spend a fun filled 24 hours in Iceland to show my husband a little of why I love this country so much. Keflavik International Airport is a little bit of a maze so after departing your plane, you walk down a long hallway that… Read More
After our short stay in the Virgin Atlantic lounge at Boston Logan International Airport, we were ready to board our plane to Iceland. Did you know that a flight from Boston to Reykjavik, Iceland is only about 4 1/2 – 5 hours? That’s right! Do you know what makes that flight even better? Flying Business… Read More
Ampelmann – Now do you know where I am going? After an enjoyable family Christmas with my husband’s family in New Hampshire, we said goodbye to our son who was spending the week there and we hurried back home. It was time to pack, check in for our flights on the 26th of December, and… Read More
My guess is that if you are like me and live anywhere outside of Iceland, you are more than familiar with the concept of names and how people call and refer to one another. Take that and forget about it because in Iceland they use patronymics. What? Let’s start with an example like that of little John… Read More
Hard to believe, but there are more hotels from my trip to Iceland. We had a whirlwind tour of hotels on a rainy Thursday, February 2, 2012 in beautiful Reykjavik. Despite the rain, we made our way to several hotels and as a result, I can relay to you information about some of these accommodations… Read More
If you’re staying in Reykjavik, Iceland, there are many hotels to choose from including Hotel Borg. During my recent stay in Iceland, I toured a few hotels, including the Hotel Borg. The hotel describes itself as combining “old time elegance with modern style” in the centre of Reykjavik, Icelands capital. The four star Hotel Borg… Read More
If you’re looking for modern amenities with traditional styling in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland, then look no further than the Hotel Reykjavík Centrum. Upon first inspection, you might think that it’s not a hotel from the exterior, but instead someone’s home. If you want to feel like staying in something traditional, authentic, and less… Read More
During my recent visit to Reykjavik, Iceland, I had the opportunity to complete a few hotel inspections. This allowed me a chance to see a variety of hotels, take pictures, and then share them here with my readers. It’s one thing to see a hotel description online or in a brochure and something completely different… Read More
After an amazing afternoon on our glacier walk in Iceland, we ready to head back to Reykjavik. We boarded the coach where our guides from Mountain Guides had sandwiches and beer waiting for us. I was never so ready to enjoy a can of Gull beer as I was that afternoon. Normally, I might take… Read More
