This chilly named country is hot, hot, and hot with beautiful stunning scenery, natural phenomenon's and the cleanest air that you will have ever breathed. This can only be Iceland.

There is so much to see and do even in the winter months when there is only 5 to 6 hours of daylight! From bursting geysers to midnight golf, your visit to Iceland will never be forgotten.

Visitors to Iceland head to the charming capital Reykjavik. It may be small but Reykjavik has a big personality. Vibrant pubs, clubs, shops, museums and outdoor hot spas open year round.

Colourful tin houses mingle in with a good selection of cafes, restaurants, vibrant pubs, clubs, shops, museums and outdoor hot spas open year round.

Flights to Iceland
Getting to Iceland couldn't be easier with direct flights from London Heathrow with Icelandair and from London Stansted with no frills airline Iceland Express. Flight time from the UK is approximately 3 hours. The main airport in Iceland is Keflavik which is located around 30 miles from Reykjavik city centre. Transport is convenient from the airport to the city centre and most will even stop off at the Blue Lagoon if you fancy a dip after your flight.

There are plenty of hotels in Reykjavik from budget to 4 stars. Our choice is the cities premier luxury 101 Hotel.

101 Hotel
The 101 is a modern boutique hotel and It welcomes you with open fires, friendly staff and warm interior décor. There are only 38 spacious bedrooms all with views overlooking the streets across to the picturesque harbour and feature in-room amenities including CD/DVD player, satellite TV, free wireless internet and the added bonus of under-floor heating for those cooler days. After a full day of activities relax in the hotel spa with steam bath and Jacuzzi before enjoying a pre-dinner drink in the trendy 101 bar.

Eating Out
There are a number of restaurants in Reykjavik that offer both traditional Icelandic and international cuisine. Icelandic delicacies range from dried fish to pickled rams testicles. So our advice is to read the menu carefully before ordering! There are of course plenty of international foods available on the menus so don't worry if the local's choice doesn't take your fancy!

Things to do and see
There are so many trips and tours available from Reykjavik that you won't find time to do everything unless you stay for a few months! Coaches, mini buses and 4x4's are used for transportation to and from your destination and are all escorted by local representatives who love to talk about their country of which they are so proud, so you will not miss a thing on your journey! Many trips will take up the whole day as the country is vast and there are areas which are quite tricky to navigate (something to bear in mind if you're thinking of hiring a car). Here are just a pick of the tours you can book.

Whale watching is very popular and there are several boat trips from Reykjavik harbour. In the winter months the whales will swim away seeking warmer waters but they always come back from March to September every year. Usual sightings include humpback and minke whale but every trip is different so you may spot other species, keep your eyes peeled! You can though opt for a longer boat trip from the coastal town of Olafsvik on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. This is a real heart racing experience where everyone on board is on the look out with binoculars waiting for a big blow of water to appear from the ocean. What could it be…? Humpback, orca or maybe the largest whale in the world, the blue whale which passes through these waters every June. To see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is a wonderful experience and one that you will never forget.

The popular Golden Circle tour, takes you on a journey where you will encounter the natural wonders of Iceland including the stunning Gulfoss waterfall and spectacular world famous geothermal geyser area. See the exploding geysers leaping up high in to the sky when you least expect and natural spring pools that look very inviting. You will also get the chance to visit the Pingvellir National Park situated in a volcanic
landscape of mountains where lava flows around the border of Iceland's largest lake. Just don't forget your camera for these unmissable sights.

The Northern Lights tour goes on search of this natural phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis which can only be seen in the winter months and on a clear night. Head off, away from the city lights of Reykjavik to witness this hauntingly spectacular display of light swirling across the arctic sky. If you get to see the lights you will hardly believe your eyes.

A trip to Iceland would not be complete without a visit to the Blue Lagoon. This unique geothermal spa is the most famous site in Iceland. Relax in the waters made up of its active ingredients: minerals, silica and algae which applied all over the skin will leave it feeling soft and replenished.

The Blue lagoon is open all year round due to the constant warm temperature it keeps. So enjoy, come rain, sun and snow!