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Best Hotels in Iceland

A listicle of the best hotels in Iceland for city breaks, hot springs and northern lights viewing. Discover what makes our hotel selections so special when you book one of our tailor-made Iceland tours.

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5 Ways to Enjoy Oslo Like a True Local

One of our Norwegian Destination Specialists grew up in Oslo and knows the city the way only a local can. Here are the five places she returns to again and again, from a quiet lake walk in the forest to the waterfront streets where the city really comes alive.

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Facts about polar bears in Norway

Keen to see a polar bear during your Norwegian holiday?

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Hvammsvík geothermal sea baths - Image: Saga Sig

Visiting Hvammsvík Hotsprings

This new hot springs centre has eight natural hot springs that evolve into the ocean with temperatures ranging from ocean temperatures (around 10°C) to 42°C in the old original hot spring. It is included in many of our tours and was awarded 'best thing to do in the world' by TIMEOUT magazine in 2023.

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