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aicelandSpecial promotionHistory and Nature at SandgerdiTake a drive along the Reykjanes peninsula and visit Sandgerdi, a friendly fishing villagewith a lot to offer. Learn about birds and aquatic life at the Nature Centre, visitthe art gallery Listatorg, and the historically significant Hvalneskirkja Church, builtin 1887 on an ancient church site. Go for a swim in the town’s new state-of-the-artswimming pool, do some bird watching or play a round of golf. Also, make sure tovisit the fascinating exhibition on the life and work of Dr. Jean-Baptiste Charcot atthe University Research Centre. Charcot was one of the great explorers of Antarcticand Arctic waters in the 20th century, leading two expeditions to the Southern Hemisphereand mapping a large part of the Antarctic Peninsula coastline. He and mostof his crew perished with the expedition ship Pourquoi pas? off the coast of Icelandin 1936, sending the whole nation into mourning for their friend. The exhibitionincludes a reconstructed research vessel, items from the Pourquoi pas? and Charcot’spersonal documents and other items.Style 101Located in the heart of Reykjavík’s city center, surrounded by restaurants, bars, theatersand shops, 101 hotel gets its name from the city’s most stylish postal code. Aworld-class boutique hotel and also a member of Design Hotels, 101 hotel featuresthirty-eight spacious rooms and suites with in-room amenities providing every moderncomfort. After enjoying all that the city has to offer, relax in the hotel’s luxuriousbasement gym and spa, which features a steam bath and a Jacuzzi, or unwind at the101 Bar and Restaurant, which with its casually cool ambience, ultra-modern blackand white decor, sleek lines and sky window is one of the trendiest places in town. Itsmenu offers an effortless fusion of contemporary Icelandic and international cuisinewith Indian influences. The hotel lounge is a wonderful place to relax by the fireplace,browsing through art and design books and enjoying the hotel’s ever-growing collectionof contemporary art. 101hotel.isSleep in LuxuryJust imagine sleeping under a warm, fluffy cloud. Eiderdown duvets give their ownersexactly that sensation. They provide excellent insulation and the exact warmthnecessary to sleep well, and are so lightweight that one only feels comfort.Eiderdown comforter factory shop Dún og fidur has the finest quality eiderdownduvets in Iceland. The duvets are handmade with 100 per cent downproof cotton andthe down is fully feather-free and washed.The shop is located on Reykjavík’s main shopping street Laugavegur and offers a widevariety of quality duvets and pillows, which can be purchased tax-free.The eider duck is an Arctic bird that can be found in large numbers along the coastlineof Iceland. The birds gather in colonies to nest. The female birds pluck their downto insulate their nests to keep their eggs warm and cozy. Eider farmers do everythingin their capacity to attract the birds and keep away predators. Eider ducks have longbeen a protected species in Iceland.dunogfidur.is.68 atlantica
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