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ARCTIC ADVENTURES ICELANDReykjavík, with its long time‘cool’ reputation and thedestination of choice for acognoscente including JeremyClarkson, Eric Clapton, JamieOliver and Reese Witherspoon,is now ‘chilled and sparkling’with stylish hotels, modishdesign and cutting edgeeverything.A Brief Encounter withWith a milder climate than other cities on thesame latitude (even in winter it can bewarmer than Vienna or New York), theweekend nightlife spills affably out on to thestreets. The seafood is out of this world(everything from shark to salmon); the peoplejust delightful and welcoming.And on Reykjavík’s doorstep are wild andromantic places with narrow fjords, deepravines, vast glaciers with jumbles of moraine,dormant volcanoes, thunderous waterfallsand spouting geysers. If God had designed atheme park this would surely have been it.HOTEL PLAZAIn the heart of the old cityon “Ingólfstorg” the mainsquare with restaurants,shopping and nightlife onyour doorstep, the Plaza’sglass edifice is unmissable.The hotel has recentlybeen given a completemakeover and renovated to provide a brightmodern décor marked by contemporary oakfurnishings and bright fabrics. All 180 roomshave their own free high-speed internetconnection, TV, WC/shower, hairdryer, tea &coffee making facilities and much more.• City Centre • Lobby bar • BreakfastrestaurantGRAND HOTEL REYKJAVÍKThe Grand is theperfect unionbetween quietsurroundings andproximity to the citycentre (about a 20-minute walk). All209 rooms in the new tower block (where ourroom allocation is), are particularly spaciouswith either twin, queen or king sized beds andprivate WC/bath tub/shower with heated tilefloors, radio, telephone, satellite TV, hair dryerand mini-bar.• Quiet convenient location • A la carterestaurant • Bar • 24hr room service • Spa• Non smoking roomsTHE CENTRUM HÓTELStylish modernhotel inside withan exteriorsympathetically inkeeping with itssurroundingclapboard buildings.Bang in the centre of town but in a quietenclave (more than useful on a Friday orSaturday night). Close to restaurants andshops. All 89 rooms are furnished and fitted ina Scandinavian minimalist but warm style andhave private WC/shower, radio, TV, telephone.• City Centre • Quiet location • Icelandiccuisine • Café/barHOTEL KLOPPIn Reykjavik’s 101district, the city’s mostfashionable, and withinwalking distance of thecity’s main attractions:stylish bars, cafés,restaurants, museumsand shops all at your fingertips. The décor inall 46 rooms is modern Scandinavian withwooden floors and black slate bathrooms. All40 rooms have private WC/shower, mini-bar,hairdryer; satellite TV, high-speed internetaccess.• Just off main shopping street • Lobby bar• Breakfast restaurantHÓTEL BORGThe Borg is toReykjavík what theGeorge V is to Parisor Claridges toLondon: plush, lushand with phones inthe bathrooms! All 56 rooms are elegantand uniquely furnished and have privateWC/shower, TV and telephone.• Central location • Restaurant• Everything renovated from top to bottomHÓTEL REYKJAVÍKA modern, centrallylocated, standardclass hotel with apleasant informalatmosphere. All 78rooms have privateWC and shower/bath, telephone, radio, mini-bar and satellite TV.• Central location • A la carte restaurant• Café • Lounge barHOTEL ODINSVEA stylish gem tucked away close to the citycentre with the most complimentary guestbook remarks you’ll ever read.NORDICA HOTELFew hotels pull off the blend between ‘localatmosphere’ and ‘elegant’ but the Nordicadoes – and in style.A BRIEF ENCOUNTERWITH REYKJAVIKAA3301PRICES FROM £395ppWHAT’S INCLUDEDPrices are in £ per person and include returnscheduled flights from Heathrow, Gatwick,Glasgow* or Manchester* to Reykjavik • All airportdeparture taxes and passenger service charges• Pay on board cabin service • 3 nightsaccommodation in twin room(s) with privateWC/shower • 3 breakfasts • Airport/Hotel arrivaland departure transfers • Departure transfer viaBlue Lagoon supplement £25 *Flight schedule maydictate amended itineraryNordic Experience33