Iceland

Iceland - a North Atlantic Jewel

The Lonely Planet travel guide has recently released the "Best in Travel 2010" book, the publisher's fifth annual collection of the world's best journeys, destinations, and experiences for the coming year. The guidebook presents the top ten countries, regions, and cities to visit, chosen by Lonely Planet's global team and Iceland is at the top of the list for 2010.

"You've always wanted to explore this magical, mysterious land, explore volcanoes and ice caps and bathing in hot springs? Then 2010 is your year," states Lonely Planet*.

And now, with the recent volcanic eruption in the early morning of March 21st in South Iceland, there's even more reason to visit this fascinating and "explosive" destination!

Iceland's ranking at the top of the top ten money-saving vacation destinations in northern European for 2010 has caused a marked increase in bookings for travel this spring, summer and fall. Over the past year, the previously expensive holiday destination has become much more more affordable for foreign visitors, due to the devaluation of the Icelandic kronur.

For many years Iceland Experience, a division of The Great Canadian Travel Company Ltd., has been working closely with suppliers of every type in this wonderful, quirky and hospitable country including, of course, Icelandair.  Now, we can safely say that our knowledge, contacts and expertise in Iceland are unmatched.

Iceland offers visitors stunning scenery and vibrant nightlife  and solitude; come and explore for a week or two; visit the fjords, geysirs and glaciers; tour small fishing villages or large towns; enjoy some of Iceland's best accommodation, and finest food.

If time is at a premium, why not consider stopping over for a couple of days on your way to or from Europe?  Icelandair offers great connections from North America to mainland Europe, the UK and Scandinavia, allowing you to stop over en route to for no additional airfare!

*Lonely Planet is the largest travel guide book and digital media publisher in the world. It has published over 500 titles in 8 different languages with annual sales of six million guidebooks as well as TV programs, a magazine, mobile phone applications and websites.