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For many, the summer months are basically June, July, August and September. However, in Iceland the official first day of summer comes quite a bit earlier.

So you can better plan your precious time, the following are the approximate distances between our 8 properties.

If you have an eye for aesthetics, there’s no better time to visit Reykjavik than the annual DesignMarch festival. Between March 27 and 30, our capital city will host over 150 events, exhibitions, and lectures, showcasing both local and international design. From fashion, to food, to furniture, DesignMarch is sure to inspire.

In Iceland, Akureyri is often called the capital of the North, and there is a reason to it. Akureyri is the perfect place to enjoy the local culture, restaurants, museums, cafes and historical sites in Northern Iceland. It´s a vibrant little town with lots of culture and events all year round.

Seriously, New Year’s Eve in Iceland, especially in the capital city of Reykjavik, is simply amazing. Imagine an entire country buying huge box loads of fireworks - and not the small stuff - and lighting them off creating a fireworks show of almost unimaginable and spectacular length. You may want to add this event to your New Year’s resolutions.

With well over a 1000 years in its past, Iceland’s particular take on Christmas is a little complicated. Prior to the “arrival” of Santa, Icelanders had their Yule lads. Learn more about Iceland's 13 Yule lads.

Planning a trip to Iceland will most likely include a stay in Reykjavik, even if your plans include some of Iceland’s amazing other destinations. This may leave many travelers wondering about that most important question, “where to stay?”

If you have already tried an Icelandic hot dog, you’ll understand why it’s worth writing about. If you haven’t tried one, here’s why you should.

Iceland is truly becoming a hot tourist destination and its peak season is approximately from mid-June to late August. But if you couldn’t make it during peak season, there are significant perks to considering an Iceland trip in the fall.

Iceland is full of many wonderful waterfalls, it is one of the things that makes this country so special. Some are well known, like Gullfoss, which draws thousands of people each year. Fewer make their way to North Iceland, home to another gem, Dettifoss. Here’s why you should.