Categories: General
      Date: Dec  7, 2010
     Title: Travelzoo Announces Iceland is a WOW Deal Destination for 2011

According to Travelzoo...

Iceland: Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano really put Iceland on the map this year – and the country saw a spike in tourism in September (perhaps a result of the country's newfound notoriety).  Now that the ash has settled, this affordable European destination is primed to lure adventure-seeking travelers with a favorable Icelandic krona exchange rate of $1 : 110 ISK,  as well as cheap eats ($3 hot dog dinner), cheap activities (thermal pool dips for $3), and free natural activities (Northern Lights, which continue through February, and the growing trend of volcano tours).

More scheduled flights have also helped make the destination easily accessible and affordable, with some roundtrip fares less than the cost of a cross-country flight in the U.S.  Icelandair announced flights from D.C. starting in May 2011 and most recently launched a Blue Lagoon package including air, 4-star accommodations, tours and breakfast for $499 per person.  This package saves travelers over 60 percent off regular prices.  Iceland Express also launched three new routes: Orlando, Chicago and Boston.  And Delta Airlines will launch a route from New York City in June 2011, making it the first U.S. air carrier servicing Iceland and offering connections throughout the U.S.