Mon, 13 Feb 2012
Where is the best place to see Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights have been on the tip of everyone?s tongue, especially since Joanna Lumley and ...
Read moreKnown as the 'land of fire and ice', Iceland offers probably the most diverse scenery you are ever likely to see in one country.
Sitting astride the middle of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is one of the world's most volcanic regions resulting in some of the most unique geography and surreal landscapes: geysirs, hot pools, active volcanoes, majestic mountains and fjords, vast deserts of black sand, glaciers (including mighty Vatnajökull, Europe´s largest) and impressive waterfalls including Dettifoss, the most powerful in Europe. All this along with the Midnight Sun and, weather permitting, the Northern Lights from October to March.
Perhaps one of the most surprising facts, however, is that due to the Gulf Stream the weather is surprisingly warm in summer and winter temperatures are usually above 0 centigrade.
Iceland is the second largest island in Europe with a population of just over 300,000. The country lies midway between North America and continental Europe yet is just a 2 hour flight from Glasgow, 2 ½ hours from Manchester and 3 hours from London Heathrow.
For further inspiration we suggest you visit www.inspiredbyiceland.com or view the wonderful promotional video (click video tab on page) and dance along!

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