Iceland - the Affluent High-Tech Wilderness
Iceland - an increasingly popular destination for high craving tourists seeking exotic experiences - is a surprise mix of the rugged and sophisticated. Icelanders, a small society of 300,000 souls, are very quick adopters of new technology, and they have the highest percentage of internet connectivity worldwide.
(PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- Iceland - an increasingly popular destination for high craving tourists seeking exotic experiences - is a surprise mix of the rugged and sophisticated. Icelanders, a small society of 300,000 souls, are very quick adopters of new technology, and they have the highest percentage of internet connectivity worldwide. Iceland is one of the richest countries in the world per capita, and boasts a #2 position on a United Nations' list of the best countries to live in. The inhabitants know how to celebrate it, as Reykjavik's nightlife has earned it a place on lists of the coolest capitals in the world.
Yet, a mere ten minutes drive away from Reykjavik takes you to a rugged wilderness, where lava fields sprawl across the land - devoid of vegetation except for a layer of grey moss, and to some reminiscent of the Moon - with barren mountains standing guard, crags and landslide equally grey. Some of those are in fact dormant volcanoes that just might erupt in this very century - who knows?
And with two hours added through green fields with lazy cows and calm horses, and colorful farmhouses scattered here and there, you witness pillars of steam rising from geothermal areas, tumultuous glacial rivers and elegant waterfalls falling off cliffs, at the foothills of white tipped glaciers rising up ... up. "To where the land lays off its earthliness, but the Earth gains a place in the sky; no sorrows dwell there any more and thus gladness is not necessary, and beauty reigns alone, above all other demands," as Iceland's Nobel Prize winner in literature, Halldor Laxness, writes in his celebrated trilogy World Light.
Accordingly, those visiting Iceland are partaking in various exciting activities. It can be snow-scooter or Super-SUV tours on Iceland's main glaciers, horse back riding, whale watching, white river rafting, angling in the more calm waters, general sightseeing or even taking a sightseeing flight. The countryside has proved popular among smaller and larger groups, and not less for incentive groups craving a lot in a short time.
"The range is very broad. Iceland Visitor can respond to all your needs on a trip to the land of Ice and Fire, be it a short 30 USD bus tour, and up to a super-premium 30,000 USD tour with all you can dream of included. You will never be bored in Iceland, with horseback riding, whale watching, general sight-seeing, snow scooter- and super-SUV tours," says Jón Sigurður Ingason, operations manager at Iceland Visitor's offices in Reykjavik, Iceland, and quotes the country's only Nobel prize winner in literature, to emphasize the irresistible lure of Iceland's many glaciers. Offering a sharp contrast, Reykjavík has been seen as one of the coolest cities on the globe. No wonder the destination has seen a steady rise of visitors.
After brushing up genetically rooted memories of the elements of nature that our ancestors faced during the stone-age, the tourist heads for the capital, Reykjavik. There, they visit the thermal swimming pools to wash off the dirt and simmer down in the hot pots. Then they can visit museums, eat at restaurants - a couple of whom have been awarded as being among the world's hottest - or look at the many shops. The low retail space cost means that some well known luxury brands are less expensive in Reykjavik than on the world's main high streets, despite the strong Icelandic króna.
"Our versatility and out complete range of products is what makes us different from many other tourist agencies selling trips in Iceland. And if you want to visit Iceland's next neighbours, the Faroe islands, with white sheep grazing in steep green hills, or Greenland where even whiter icebergs float among granite skerries, no problem! We deal with tours to those countries too" says Iceland Visitor's Mr. Ingason. "We would like to offer anyone a warm, Icelandic welcome!"
About Iceland Visitor:
Iceland Visitor is a friendly and energetic Nordic travel agency specializing in incoming tourism to Iceland, Greeland and the Faroe Islands. We aim to provide our clients whether they are holiday or business travelers with personal, high-quality service all the way and are confident that we can realise and exceed our clients' high level of expectations.
To book your travel to Iceland visit Iceland Visitor's website, www.icelandvisitor.com.
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