A Weekend to Remember in Iceland

There is always a chance between November and March that you will arrive in Iceland and the Northern Lights will be dancing above. It is one of the most beautiful sights.

Iceland was recently voted one of "the places to go in 2009". Spring is a great time to visit. The average temperatures are warmer than New York and there is a feel to ReyKijak that is cool.

The flight is just 5 hours and leaving the east coast of the USA at night you arrive in the early morning ready to explore. If you room is not ready, set off in search of a café for coffee and breakfast - if you left on a Friday night you might just see the remainders of the legendary nightlife looking for sleep.

Get your rental car and head about 10 to the countryside. The landscapes of hills and valleys are yours to see.

You will see waterfalls which are definitely unique, possibly some Icelandic horses and a stop at geysers. Head back to the city, and see the Hallgrimskirkia Cathedral. Walk around the square and enjoy the waterfront. The main shopping street is Laugayegur and is where you can see fashion, music, t-shirts. There is the Art Museum which is a great explore.

Enjoy dinner, there are many restaurants to meet any craving. Be sure to return and rest for the late night brings the Runtur, meaning pub crawl.

Thorvaldsen Bar might be a good starting point, just be ready to dance and move along to several hot spots. The locals will direct you, just ask. Head back to your hotel at a reasonable late time like 2:00 am so you can explore more tomorrow.

Wake up and go on a snowmobile, horse ride, dog sled ride, ski day or hit blue lagoon for a relaxing soak in a geothermal goodness.


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