SKIES ON FIRE
2010-08-30If you don’t think there’s much to celebrate about the approach of winter, time to change your thinking. If there’s one place to make the most of the evenings drawing in, it’s Iceland.
Reykjavik is a city break with a big difference. Not many capital cities can boast bubbling thermal pools and dramatic frozen glaciers, plus this is just the tip of the, well, iceberg…
Around now, a little after dark, you can catch the wonder of nature in the Aurora Borealis. Adoringly named after the ancient goddess of dawn and the Greek word for the north wind, these sweeping swathes of neon coloured light will leave you mesmerised. For a front-row seat, hike the rugged landscapes of Thingvellir National Park, where the legendary ultra-violet sunsets are so extraordinary you’ll start to wonder what planet you’re on.
The city is full of creative innovation; it’s hard to ignore. By day, explore contemporary art galleries and rummage around in hidden boutiques for the niche brands that keep the locals looking so stylish. When the sun goes down, the Icelanders are experts in cutting edge nightlife, and staying at the chic Hotel 101 you’re perfectly placed to explore this city’s edgy after-dark spots.
To clear out that morning-after-the-night-before feeling a dip in the blue lagoon is definitely called for. Or, if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, quad bike across lunar landscapes, scuba dive between tectonic plates, or head into the wild on a snowmobile.
Make the most of autumn evenings, and experience a chic weekend away in Iceland.
For more information about Iceland and to book, visit www.blacktomato.co.uk or call on 020 7426 9888.
