Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, on the southwestern coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city on the island with a mere population of around 128,793 residents. It is also the northernmost capital city in the world. Iceland is a country of geothermal pools, northern lights, volcanoes, and glaciers.

 

The capital city provides a great base from which to experience some of the island's breathtakingly beautiful natural wonders, such as the famous Blue Lagoon geothermic spa, the Northern Lights or the Golden Circle where you'll witness spouting geysers, waterfalls, rift valleys and more!

 

Volcanic activity provides Reykjavík with geothermal heating systems for both residential and industrial districts.

 

Touted as the world’s most equality-driven country, Iceland adds another impressive title as the World's Safest Country according to the Global Peace Index.

 

Experiences:

 

•Visit the Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome, both of which offer sweeping views of the sea, nearby mountains and hills.
•Tour the many museums and art galleries and then take a break at the sidewalk cafés, restaurants and retail stores in the downtown area.
•Take a dip in the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik.
•Tempt your taste buds with traditional Icelandic cuisine such as lamb stew and some of the freshest seafood you’ll ever have.
•Discover the magnificent dancing northern lights and naturally erupting geysers.  Then, stop to feed the very friendly Icelandic horses.

 

Temperatures in Reykjavik average high 51F to low 36F during the transitional September/October months.

 

Belfast, Northern Ireland (bonus trip, at dealer's expense)

Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital city that can trace its history back to the Bronze Age; a city that built Titanic; a city forging a unique food scene; and a city that dances to its own beat. From its mighty shipbuilding past to the dynamic arts scene that swirls around the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast likes to mix it up.

 

Experiences:

 

•Visit the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, who’s legacy is recalled in the renovated dockyards' Titanic Quarter, which includes the Titanic Belfast, an aluminum-clad museum reminiscent of a ship’s hull, as well as shipbuilder Harland & Wolff’s Drawing Offices and the Titanic Slipways, which now host open-air concerts.
•Enjoy delicious meals in the Michelin-starred restaurants and traditional fish and chips dinners in downhome chippies. After dinner, try some upscale cocktails in snazzy jazz bars and local craft beers in traditional pubs.
•Walk out towards the beautiful Queen’s University and you’ll find the Ulster Museum as well as the beautiful Botanic Gardens.
•Belfast’s big architectural showstopper is City Hall, which dominates Donegall Square with its grand Baroque exterior.
•Spend a day delving into the beautiful Northern Irish countryside at Dark Hedges, the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.

 

Average temperatures in Belfast range from a pleasant high of 61F to a chilly low 47F during the September/October months.

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