Icelandic adventures Says who? Georgina Hancock, marketing director at Disc

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Icelandic adventures

Says who?

Georgina Hancock, marketing director at Discover the World.

What’s the attraction?

“We’re looking forward to a new luxury adventure hotel, Hotel ION, opening in Iceland in January. It is only an hour from Reykjavik and sits in a stunning location on the edge of the Thingvellir National Park. From here, you can explore Iceland’s Golden Circle of natural wonders or choose from a fabulous range of activities. The hotel includes a luxury spa with a heated outdoor spa pool, and the floor-to-ceiling windows in the bar area are perfect for watching the aurora borealis or enjoying the midnight sun.

See for yourself

Discover the World (01737 214291; discover-the-world.co.uk) has a three-night Iceland Winter Adventure from £799pp including B&B at the Hotel ION, Icelandair flights, transfers, SuperJeep safari and a lobster dinner.

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