7 Reasons Why Iceland Is a Must-See Destination to Book Now and Into 2023
From time to time, a particular destination rises above the rest to become a hotspot for travelers around the globe. In recent years, Iceland has captured that coveted position. And for good reason. Here’s why this small-but-mighty Nordic island nation is a must-see destination for travel advisors to book for their clients now and into 2023.
1. The natural wonders are spectacular – and they’re everywhere.
冰川和火山在数百万年内由冰川和火山形成了这一视觉令人惊叹的土地。游客可以看到并探索广阔的未触及的荒野,包括巨大的冰川和徘徊的冰山,蒸腾的间歇泉,活跃的火山,火热的熔岩田,雕刻的山脉,康复的温泉,黑色沙滩,黑色沙滩和巨大的瀑布。有些区域只能乘船进入,而另一些则可以远足。有趣的动物还激发了游客,从古怪的橙红嘴雀到最雄伟的鲸鱼。
Suanne Adair, ECCS, LCS, DS, PRTE, owner of Adair to Travel, LLC, described one of her peak, other-worldly experiences when visiting Iceland: “I was exiting an ice cave on top of a glacier, and thinking I was on the moon -- the wind was blowing and the sky was grey, and it was marvelous to see, but you would have had to have been there to appreciate it! It was in January, which goes to show that you can go to Iceland even when it is freezing!”
2. It’s one of the best places in the world to see the magical Northern Lights.
看到大自然母亲对奥罗拉(Aurora Borealis)的光明展示的想法并不吸引谁?Adair remembered: “I’ll never forget the first night I was there [in Iceland] and was awakened at 2 a.m. by people in the street exclaiming loudly about something … I opened my room curtains, and the Northern Lights were dancing right outside my window! I quickly put on my clothes and ran outside to enjoy them with the rest of the guests!”
Jean Paugh CTC, ECC, CSS, travel specialist and president of All About You Travel Unlimited, also appreciates the appeal of Iceland’s famous natural attractions: “The most popular winter activities are those searching for the Northern Lights (October to March) and the ice caves. Some of the best ice caves are in the Southeastern area. And the Northern Lights you can see from most regions -- just get out of the city and take in the dancing sky!”
3. Iceland’s geothermal hot springs heal and rejuvenate.
凝视着景观的迷人美景时,地热温泉浸泡在康复中,对冰岛人来说是常规的仪式 - 他们很乐意与游客分享。著名的蓝色泻湖全年保持98-102度的温度,并在各个方向上欣赏雪覆盖的熔岩。难怪这是浸泡最受欢迎的景点之一。它也恰好位于主要的凯夫拉维克国际机场附近。只需记住,岛上遍布岛上的其他矿物质水域。
4. It’s small but impressively diverse.
“Iceland is a bucket-list destination for many travelers because of its uniqueness and diversity of climate, culture, and geography. There's no other place quite like it in the U.S. or Europe, and travelers are intrigued by the combination of glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields, geysers, hot springs, and the cosmopolitan city of Reykjavik in one destination,” said Roberta deGrandis, CIS, MCC, CTA, and owner of Let's Go Travel, LLC.
Another take on the diversification of Iceland has to do with the types of people who visit. Paugh explained: “It’s a destination I can send any client to, open to all ages, from adventure to pampering. There’s something for everyone. For my adventurous clients, I can send them off with GPS coordinates and a car, and they are on their way. If they want to go hiking, there are lots of ice fields, glaciers, and waterfalls to hike to, or possibly a volcano. Or you can take a snowmobile tour out to the glaciers. A lot of the ice fields and glaciers are an easy day trip from Reykjavik. The geothermal waters are healing to both mind and body. Many of these offer spa services to go with your time spent at their location. You will find most of these in the North and West areas of Iceland. And you definitely want to take in some wildlife and go in search of the puffins and whale watching.”
冰岛还以其社会多样性而闻名,尤其是成为性别平等的领先者,这对我们所生活的这些政治充电时期对许多旅行者尤为重要。
5. Reykjavik并不令人失望。
Amidst all of the wilderness adventures of Iceland sits the cool, colorful, and cutting-edge cosmopolitan city of Reykjavik. Among its attractions are art galleries, museums, all types of dining (including fresh Nordic cuisine), a lively nightlife, concerts, sightseeing, shopping, and even more parks and soaking pools. Perhaps best of all, it is easy to navigate as a walkable city.
6.这个岛国是一个充满挑战的世界的避风港。
Iceland was named the most peaceful country in the world by The Global Peace Safety Index, and it has held that position since 2008. The study tracks factors like crime rate, political conflict, levels of militarization, natural disasters, and health risks. The people are also friendly and welcoming with open arms to visitors.
7. Iceland is easy to get to, only five hours direct from New York airports.
一旦您踏入冰岛,就好像您已经去了一个遥远的地方。但这对于美国人和欧洲人来说是一个令人惊讶的短途旅程。实际上,从纽约机场的直飞航班只需大约五个小时。时间差距离东部标准时间仅四个小时。
Seeing Iceland by sea and by land
阿黛尔(Adair)提供的有关预订冰岛的另一项提示:“我将客户送到雷克雅未克(Reykjavik),然后让他们'外出并返回'以探索每个区域。这就是我探索九天的方式。However, in July [exactly at the time that this article is being published], I’m escorting a group that will be doing a circumnavigation of Iceland for 10 days, so that would be another way to explore it easily without spending time on a tour bus each day.”
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