When it starts to get dark earlier, what’s an Iceland visitor to do? Answer: keep partying later. There’s no early morning sun to spoil the fun.
The prices start to drop in the fall, just like the leaves (not that we have many trees, mind you). Icelandair’s ticket prices work on the basis of supply and demand: as supply goes up, prices come down – so check out our off-season rates to Iceland and Europe for the best deals of the year. Oh, and you music lovers might want to keep reading…
The Sugarcubes Reunite in Iceland!
If you are a Sugarcubes fan, you won't want to miss this event: the legendary Sugarcubes will reunite in Reykjavik for a once-in-a-lifetime performance on Nov. 17, 2006. The concert celebrates the 20th anniversary of the famed Icelandic record label and will take place at the new, high-tech Laugardalsholl Arena. Come see Bjork with all the original members of the band that launched her international career.
Icelandair’s special package includes round-trip air, airport/hotel transfers, room for two nights with Scandinavian breakfast buffet and a ticket to the show (scheduled Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.). Prices start at $699*, and space is limited - book today on www.icelandair.com.
Say “Thanks” in Iceland
Thinking about going out for dinner this Thanksgiving? Well, you can enjoy a turkey – and then some – without going too far from home. Iceland is just 5 hours from America – and a perfect place to have a great time while you’re counting your blessings. The package starts at $789* pp d.o. and includes:
• Airfare from one of Icelandair’s U.S. gateways
• Three nights in a double room at Hotel Loftleidir in Reykjavik
• Scandinavian buffet breakfast daily except arrival day
• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
• Relaxing Blue Lagoon tour on arrival day
• Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Lonid Restaurant (Hotel Loftleidir)
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All About Eve
Start those thumb exercises – the Eve Fanfest is coming to Iceland. EVE is a massive multiplayer online game (MMOG) set in a science-fiction based, persistent world. Players take the role of spaceship pilots seeking fame, fortune, and adventure in a huge, complex, exciting, and sometimes hostile galaxy.Now you can join other Eve On-Line fans from around the world... on top of the world, Nov. 9-11. Have fun and take advantage of the great nightlife and nature in Europe's northernmost capital city.
This year the fanfest moves from Loftkastalinn which hosted the previous fanfests to the cutting-edge conference center in a four-star comfort zone of the Nordica Hotel where all of the fanfest events will take place.
For $705* per person d.o. you get:
• Roundtrip airfare from an Icelandair gateway city in the U.S.
• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
• Three nights hotel
• Scandinavian breakfast daily except arrival
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Fall Into Low Fares To Europe
You have a chance to save big with Icelandair as the European travel season winds down. Fly out of Baltimore/Washington, Boston, New York JFK, Minneapolis/St. Paul, San Francisco, or Orlando to Icelandair destinations in mainland Europe at special low rates. This deal is only good between now and Oct. 31; some restrictions apply and seats are limited, so book soon by logging onto http://www.icelandair.com/home/packages/iceland-packages/lifestyle/detail/store65/item14652/
Prices exclude official taxes and fees of approximately $100 - $180 per person, including Sept.11 Security Fee of $2.50 per U.S. enplanement.
Iceland Helps Give Peace a Chance
The LennonOno Grant for Peace was created by Yoko Ono in memory of her late husband, John Lennon, to honor his dedication to peace and commitment to the preservation of human rights. Since its inception in 2002, the grant ceremony has been held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, but will now be hosted in Iceland at the historic Hofdi House.
Through the collective efforts of the Reykjavik Museum, the city of Reykjavik and with the blessing of the Icelandic people, the LennonOno Grant for Peace, along with a groundbreaking event for the IMAGINE PEACE Tower will be held in the city of Reykjavik this month.
The IMAGINE PEACE Tower, which will be built on the picturesque Icelandic island of Videy, will serve as a beacon of light and be symbolic of the world’s wish for peace. This tower will not only be of great importance to its future home, Iceland, but as well will hold significance to people all over the world. Both of these events among others will punctuate this memorable week of celebration and remembrance of the spirit of John Lennon. (For more information click here.)
Who Says Iceland is Expensive?
Reykjavik City Hostel has won awards not only for its ecology efforts (they promote energy monitoring, erosion control and extensive recycling services) but also for its facilities (high-speed Internet access, laundry facilities and fully equipped kitchens). It is located in the Laugardalur area, next to the largest thermal pool in Reykjavik, and is about 15 minutes by bus to the city center. Rates start at $25 a night. (For more information: www.hostel.is).
66º North Introduces Gola Jacket
66°North, deemed by many as the national clothing brand of Iceland, reinvents streamlined fashion this winter with its new Gola jacket for men and women. Crafted in 1926 by a team of researchers in the country’s rugged landscape, the folks at 66° North like to say, “there is no bad weather if you have the right gear.”
Climatic conditions such as rain, sleet and snow are adaptable with this new garment, fully embodying the iconic Icelandic extremes while keeping you protected, warm and stylish. Constructed of the highest-quality woolblend fabric complemented by its windproof membrane, the Gola Jacket exemplifies industrial performance with pre-articulated elbows, fleece lining and rounded hems. A proven collection of performance outerwear, 66°North offers one of Iceland’s authentic treasures with a fashionability that survives all seasons. (For more information: www.66northus.com).
Saks Fifth Avenue Goes to the Edge
Watch your mailbox for the Fall 2006 Saks Fifth Avenue fashion catalog themed, “Want It! There within its over 100 pages are some of the most striking scenic images we’ve seen of Iceland. The well-known retailer describes Iceland as:
Where the Land Meets the Sea
Where Industry Meets Nature
Where Wanting Becomes Craving
Change Always Happens at: THE EDGE
Inside are scenes of men’s wear models at the Blue Lagoon and in Husavik. It will make you want to visit, dressed, of course, in the latest fashions.
SuperNova Stars Feast Icelandic Style
What do you serve the stars of the hit CBS TV show Rock Star? Recently, an epic meal was hosted by singer Magni – The Iceman – who finished in 4. place. Icelandic Chef
Volundur Snaer Volundarson was called upon to create a dinner in Los Angeles that included Icelandic Reyka Vodka Martini with a Cucumber Twist, Icelandic Brand Smoked Salmon, Icelandic Langoustine in Champagne Sevichi, Sautéed Icelandic Brand Halibut and Halibut Cheeks with Shitake Mushroom, and Icelandic Skyr with Fresh Berries for dessert.
For the daring, there were Sheep Heads, Shark Meat and Brennivin (Icelandic Aquavit). It wasn’t unusual fare for Iceland, but looked a bit strange served up in Lala Land. (For more information about the foods of Iceland, see www.icelandnaturally.com ).
Iceland Spring Refreshes the Cast of HBO’s Entourage
Look carefully and you may see bottles of Iceland Spring on the set of HBO’s hit series Entourage. The distinctive ice-shaped bottle is appearing in films and TV shows more and more as Hollywood is discovering the clean, fresh taste of water from Iceland. This month, Iceland Spring will debut its Viking size bottle. Packaged in its trademark sophisticated bottle, the Viking size is 24 oz. of pure, refreshing Iceland Spring. Look for it in Vitamin Shoppes and Vitamin World, and other fine retailers. (For more information: www.icelandspring.com).
They Said It
“I fell in love with the nature and scenery. And the people were so friendly and warm. I had a hard time leaving.”
-Model Olga Elnikova of Sakhalin, Russia speaking (and vogueing) in the October issue of Marie Claire magazine. A 12-page fashion spread titled “Viking Strikes” explains how to navigate winter's raw, organic landscape. The publication's “fashion team set sail for Iceland and found comfort in the season's ultra-rich, Goth-dark clothing, with all the robust, romantic trimmings.”
“In an area just larger than Kentucky, Iceland is home to more wildly varied landscapes than countries ten times its size. Volcanic moonscapes, massive floodplains, thundering waterfalls, and Europe’s largest glacier – they’re all within a day’s drive of the capital, Reykjavik. Activities are as bountiful as the imagination, but the Middle-earth topography and ethereal subarctic light make an adventure of just breathing the Icelandic air.”
– Steve Casimiro. To test the hottest innovations in cool weather clothing, National Geographic Adventure headed to Iceland for the perfect seven-day trip. See their 8-page fashion spread in the October issue.
“It is easy to imagine Jules Verne in a place such as this — filled, as it is, with otherworldly shapes and colors. But if the varied and contrasting landscape of Iceland makes you think of Verne's adventures, it also calls to mind the words of poet Robert Frost: ‘Some say the world will end in fire/Some say ice.’ Frost himself holds ‘with those who favor fire,’ although he admits that ice ‘is also great/and would suffice.’
“After viewing the power and effect of both these forces throughout this beautiful country, it kind of makes you wonder which side of the debate you'd favor.”
– Carma Wadley, Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Oct. 1
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