A wintery trip , great things to do and the city expert with inside knowledge to get you there travel
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Wanderlust
A wintery trip , great things to do and the city expert with inside knowledge to get you there travel
24 hours in ... Reyjavik
Winchester travel expert Zoe Palmer shares her must-dos
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Luxury lovers should head to the Reykjavik Edition , with its prime position , or Hotel Borg , Iceland ’ s first luxury hotel , with a history dating back almost a century . For four-star style and comfort there ’ s Fosshotel or Centrum , and if you want a stylish but functional stay then Storm Hotel ticks all the boxes .
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Eat at Grillmarkadurinn for a special meal , or the wonderful Food Cellar for Icelandic brasserie-style dishes . For laid-back dining head to one of the food halls . Hot dogs from the famous Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur hot dog stand located on Tryggvagata 1 are an absolute must .
www . grillmarkadurinn . is www . matarkjallarinn . is / en
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Taking a selfie on the famous rainbow street near Laugavegur , the city ' s main shopping street ; visiting the Sun Voyager sculpture and heading to the viewing platform at the top of the Hallgrimskirkja Church .
Travel Counsellor Zoe tailor-makes trips for individuals , couples and families across the world
01962 690006 www . travelcounsellors . co . uk / zoe . palmer
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Iceland is famous for its geothermal pools and spas , so head to the iconic Blue Lagoon or Reykjavik ’ s newer Sky Lagoon . Also enjoy day tours to the Golden Circle ( Thingvellir National Park , the Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall ), and Silfra – the only place in the world where you can snorkel between two tectonic plates .
Depending on the time of year add in a Northern Lights cruise , whale watching , snowmobiling and a tour of ice caves . Or explore Iceland ’ s rugged terrain and glaciers by air – without leaving the ground – in the spectacular FlyOver Iceland , a simulator with special efffects including wind , mist and scents . Then enjoy stunning views from the dome of the Perlan Museum and take in its planetarium and other immersive presentations .
www . visitreykjavik . is
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