ICELAND- #AWTTrends Travel Feature

April is great for celebrating Icelandic summer! The logistics of roaming a country as sparsely populated and rugged as this can be challenging; be sure to rely on your Alabama World Travel advisors to maximize your time in Iceland. Stay tuned for more information and fun!

Experience the great outdoors in #AWTTrends featured destination, Iceland!

An underpopulated island marooned near the top of the globe, Iceland is, literally, a country in the making. It's a vast volcanic laboratory where mighty forces shape the earth: geysers gush, mud pots gloop, ice-covered volcanoes rumble and glaciers cut great pathways through the mountains. Its supercharged splendor seems designed to remind visitors of their utter insignificance in the greater scheme of things. And it works a treat: some crisp clean air, an eyeful of the cinematic landscapes, and everyone is transfixed.

Did you know the best time to visit Reykjavik, Iceland is between May and September!? Travelers will experience better temperatures and even longer days.

Experience all that Iceland's Capital has to Offer:

• Visit the city's tallest point, the rocket-shaped Hallgrímskirkja church, whose steeple offers sweeping views across the city’s colorful rooftops and out to sea.
• Stroll around the Tj?rnin lake, admire its abundant bird life and scenic views.
• Dive into Icelandic culture at the Reykjavik Art Museum and National Museum of Iceland!
• Observe a concert or live show at Harpa Concert Hall.
• Eat, drink, and enjoy the restaurant scene in Reykjavik. Holt Restaurant and Dill Restaurant are two upscale dining experiences, you don't want to miss!

Summer or "Sumardgurinn Fyrsti" is right around the corner for our #AWTTrends featured destination, Iceland! On Thursday, they'll flood the street in celebration as they welcome the new season with open arms!

Summer in Iceland is PERFECT for:

• Parades and Festivals in Reykjavík
• Searching for beautiful Puffins on the Coastline
• Exploring one of the best-known waterfalls in Iceland - Seljalandsfoss
• Whale Watching (Iceland is one of the best places in Europe to witness these gentle giants of the sea)
• Revel in the abundance and beauty of the Lupinus flower! (These flowers are native to Alaska but planted in Iceland to fight soil erosion.)
• Visit the Hot Springs!
• Dive into Iceland's heritage and visit the grass-roofer houses around the island!