The Lonely Planet travel guide has recently released the Best in Travel 2010 book, the publisher’s fifth annual collection of the world’s best journeys, destinations, and experiences for the coming year. The guidebook presents the top ten countries, regions, and cities to visit, chosen by Lonely Planet’s global team and Iceland is at the top of the list for 2010.
Lonely Planet is the largest travel guide book and digital media publisher in the world. It has published over 500 titles in 8 different languages with annual sales of six million guidebooks as well as TV programs, a magazine, mobile phone applications and websites.
The Icelandic airline company, Icelandair, is very happy at Lonely Planet ranking Iceland number one in the top ten money-saving vacation destinations in northern European for 2010. Over the past year, the previously expensive holiday destination has become the face of the economic crisis but consequently, due to the current exchange rate, has allowed travellers and tourists to holiday in Iceland at a much lower price.
“You’ve always wanted to explore this magical, mysterious land, explore volcanoes and ice caps and bathing in hot springs? Then 2010 is your year,” states Lonely Planet.
With all this positive exposure the coming year will surely be a busy and exciting one for Icelandair, flying people in from all 25 of their gateways across Europe, the USA and Canada, providing safe and reliable air travel for all who wish to visit the land of fire and ice in 2010.
For more information on Icelandair, the services they offer and for booking flights visit www.icelandair.com
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Iceland is indeed one of the unique and interesting countries! I will definitely visit it if I get the chance.
Is Iceland the country where it never gets dark? Or is that Greenland?
@Fotograf/Dresden,
I think the number of visitors this summer has been a bit less than in 2009, so there has been a negative impact, probably caused b y cancelled flights.
There is a theoretical risk that a new eruption might cause similar disruptions.
We have been to Iceland in june and there was no problem at all.
However it became clear that there was still a lot of vulcanic ash in the air. When there was an eastern wind blowing Reykjavik became completely hazy (however the domestic airport was not closed).
We drove past Eyafjallajokull and it was still smoking. We also collected a lot of ash as a souvenir.
Basically I think the vulcano should not deter you. It even offers completely different perspectives.
Does anyone know about the impact of the vulcanic activities on the tourism industry in iceland? I guess since there was a lot of trouble a few months ago with a cloud of ashes some people might hesitate to visit this beautiful country?
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I never really thought of visiting Iceland but I might have to consider it.
That’s good for Icelandair but also for the whole of Island also. The country has been hit by two distastes (the volcano and the crisis) so it’s in a bad need of some money coming in.And I think that Iceland deserves to be the top touristic destination fro 2010 simply because it’s a marvelous country with stunning landscape, offering a huge variety of things to see and to do for the average tourist.
I agree, Iceland has great landscapes and of course is big tourist attraction.. I would like to go once on the island to see it with my own eyes..
I have always heard great things about Iceland. Now if only my wallet was a bit fatter.
I would love to go there but I guess the prices are a little expensive! Above all I would love explore volcanoes and ice caps!
I’m glad to see this page. This place is interesting. I’ve never been there. But I’d loved to see those magical, mysterious land, the volcanoes and ice caps (mentioned above) and experience bathing in hot springs. That sounds exciting. Hope I can visit his place.
I’ve always been curious about Iceland since I heard it was the hardest language to learn (strange reason I know :P). I will definitely look into it now that it’s cost efficient.
I agree, Iceland has great landscapes and of course is big tourist attraction.. I would like to go once on the island to see it with my own eyes..
has been troubled by economic crisis lately but still wonderful country to see
Man, I want to go to iceland!
It’s a great opportunity for Iceland to take advantage of that publicity that Lonely Planet gave them, being the top nation in their list is a great opportunity for them. Congratulations to Iceland!
It’s a great opportunity for Iceland to take advantage of that publicity that Lonely Planet gave them, being the top nation in their list is a great opportunity for them. Congratulations to Iceland!
We’ve lots of B&B’s in Iceland from €15 per night.
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And dont forget to sign up for those sheep riding tours underneath the Northern Lights! Truly worth a visit!