TravelBlog- Iceland

With natural wonders round every corner, it's easy to see why Iceland is constantly growing in popularity. The famous Golden Circle makes Iceland the destination of a lifetime where you can experience the top three sights on every Iceland visitor's list: waterfalls, volcanoes, black-sand beaches and of course, the potential for the Northern Lights. The capital Reykjavik, the most northerly capital in the world is a friendly city that offers excellent cuisine. Or you can visit the Blue Lagoon, which offers total relaxation. Icelandic Landscapes Standing proud and wild in the North Atlantic, Iceland is home to landscapes like no other. Natural wonders seem to hide around every corner and the northern lights dance high above throughout the winter. Thanks to airlines like Icelandair, it's easy to get to from the UK too, so all these marvels are just a three-hour flight away. Iceland weather can be changeable, but its beauty is not dimmed whether you're exploring in sun, snow or wind. No matter which season you travel in, you'll find plenty to keep you and your loved ones entertained in Iceland. Wonder at crashing waterfalls, take a Golden Circle tour, retreat to a luxury hotel, or simply rent a car and get out on the amazing roads. Whilst visiting Iceland you'll discover expansive glaciers just waiting for a snowmobile trip and the northern lights dancing across the night sky, with an aurora season that can last from September until April. A South Iceland Winter Break is perfect for first-time visitors keen to see the aurora borealis and the natural environment coated in snow. Alternatively, visiting Iceland in the Summer allows visitors to dive into the crystal-clear glacier waters between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates at the Silfra Fissure, to embark on whale watching journeys to spy feeding humpback whales, stroll across otherworldly black sand beaches and take a soak in the steaming, natural waters of a geothermal lagoon. No matter what you're looking for, touring Iceland will offer landscapes to steal your breath and excursions sure to make you smile. Reykjavik is a compact and charming capital that offers visitors a friendly welcome and a world-class culinary scene where the food is just getting better and better. The most typical food in Iceland involves fish, lamb, or Icelandic skyr (a type of yogurt). These have been the main elements in the Icelandic diet for over a thousand years. Icelandic meals are commonly meat-based due to the lack of farmable lands in the past. But geothermally heated greenhouses make vegetables more accessible, allowing modern chefs to become more imaginative, infusing new ingredients into ancient recipes. Best time to go to Iceland depends why you are going. To experience the midnight sun, head to the country during the summer months. For hiking, go in July and August. But for the Aurora Borealis, be sure to go during the months of February, March, September and October. short flight from the UK, Iceland is also the perfect destination for a short break or weekend getaway, no matter the season.