Iceland Travel Blog Tag
Unique Islands in the World to Visit: Remote Escapes & Small Island Adventures
Whether you’re seeking out rare wildlife encounters, an off-grid wellness escape or a cosy Nordic hideaway, you’ll find something that captivates...
Top Six Happiest Countries You Can Travel to with Regent
Where in the world do people live their happiest lives?
The World Happiness Report 2025, published by the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with...
The Best Place to See the Solar Eclipse: Top Viewing Locations for 2026
A rare celestial event is on the horizon, and it’s one that eclipse chasers around the world have been eagerly anticipating.
On August 12, 2026, a total...
Iceland Photography Competition: Striking Iceland Pictures from Our Travellers
There’s something about Iceland that brings out the photographer in all of us.
Whether it’s the golden light catching on a waterfall, or the...
Best Self-Drive & Fly-Drive Summer Holidays in Europe: Amazing Road Trips
Fly-drive holidays are soaring in popularity, offering the ultimate blend of freedom, flexibility, and adventure. Whether you crave winding roads and mountain...
Unique Iceland Trip Ideas: Where to Go on a Return Trip to Iceland
If you’ve already visited Iceland once before, it’s likely you've explored iconic spots like the Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon and...
Unusual European Summer Holidays: Off-the-Beaten-Track Destinations to Explore
Why Choose an Unusual Summer Holiday in Europe?
While Europe’s hotspots buzz with summer crowds, we know that the real magic lies in its hidden...
The Best Northern Lights Cruises to Experience the Magic of the Aurora
The northern lights are one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles, and there's no better way to witness its beauty than from the deck of a luxury...
The 10 Best Things to Do in Iceland in the Summer
From hiking diverse landscapes along the Laugavegur Trail to watching puffins navigate their surroundings in the Westman Islands, what are the best things to...
Best Nordic Countries to Visit in the Summer
While winter offers a wonderland of frozen spectacles, a Nordic summer trip brings true hidden gems.
Discover dramatic landscapes, delving into winding...
10 Great Places to Travel Solo
Solo travel is a time of enlightenment, an experience during which you'll have the opportunity to reflect on life and discover its many wonders. Whether...
Alternative Holiday Destinations For Every Month of the Year
Looking for some alternative travel destinations this year?
At Regent, we're experts in everything unusual when it comes to finding off-the-beaten track...
Top Places to Visit & Things to Do in Iceland: Guide for First-Timer's
The Aurora Borealis is one of Iceland’s top attractions, and with expert guides leading you to the areas with the least light pollution, you can see them...
The Best Hotels to See the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are natural light shows in the Earth's polar regions, caused by charged particles colliding with the atmosphere,...
Your Guide to the Best Iceland Road Trips
Road trips across Iceland are immensely scenic, giving you some of the world's finest views. There's a vast range of routes to choose from, each...
Where’s Not Hot in August in Europe?
Wondering where's not too hot in August?
Escape Southern Europe's scorching heat this August and head to some much cooler, but equally picturesque,...
Top 10 Alternative Adventures for Autumn 2025
Swap city breaks for wild escapes this autumn with our top ten alternative holidays.
In Europe’s far north, the aurora borealis begins its dance long...
Why one visit to Iceland is never enough
(Nephew of Andrea, our Brand Manager)
I’ve been lucky enough to visit Iceland three times already and I would love to visit a fourth, fifth and sixth......
Have a Whale of a time at these museums
This incredible architectural masterpiece will unfurl like a whale’s tail from the water, with amazing sea views and a wealth of information and exhibits...
An interview with Andrea - Regent Holidays' Brand Manager
We interviewed our Brand Manager, Andrea, on her 23 years working with Regent Holidays - from tour leading in some of our favourite European destinations to...
Deplar Farm - secluded, exclusive and luxurious
After spending the night near Hofsós, already some distance off the main highway in remote North Iceland, we drove further into the evocatively named...
Adventures on the Arctic Coastway
Now, I love a geothermal dip so I backtracked up the coast on the rough Route 748 to take a dip in the authentic Icelandic nature baths at Grettislaug. The...
Travelling the Arctic Coast Way and Diamond Circle
During my time travelling to Iceland, I’ve found that often, the best way to travel in Iceland is actually not taking the most direct route between point...
Iceland Spa Adventures
Iceland is one of our favourite destinations here at Regent, thanks to its amazing spa facilities… you can find pools of various shapes and sizes...
How to: dress for the Arctic
The allure of crunching snow, frozen landscapes, elusive northern lights sightings and artic wildlife are tempting more and more of us to ditch a traditional...
Arctic Cruises: A typical day on board the M/V Sea Spirit
Back from two weeks aboard the mighty polar icebreaker, the M/V Sea Spirit, on a journey from Iceland to Svalbard, Regent's Helen shares her experiences to...
Northern lights myths from around the world
Many of us at Regent have been incredibly lucky and witnessed spectacular displays of the world's greatest natural light show: the northern lights. Visible...
Five space-themed tours
We had some momentous space-related occasions and anniversaries over the past few years.
These help to demonstrate how far we have come in our space...
Reykjavik bars: top five places for a drink in Iceland's capital
After a long day discovering the natural wonders of Iceland's Golden Circle, taking to the open ocean aboard a whale-watching boat or even just soaking in...
Best places to see the Northern Lights this winter
Best for: Outdoor enthusiasts, city centre hotels and countryside retreats
When Regent first started running holidays to Iceland, it was a wild frontier where...
Five of the best waterfalls in Iceland
The classic, must-see waterfall. Known as the Golden, or Queen of waterfalls in Iceland, Gulfoss is a short drive outside of Reykjavik and included on all...
Top five places to swim in Iceland
One of the locals’ favourites and a short drive/bus ride outside of Reykjavik (about 40 minutes) this walk/swim epitomises Iceland. Drive through the...
The six best activities in Iceland for families
With such opportunity for family adventure, Iceland is best suited to big kids. This Arctic nation lends itself to those who can lace their own hiking boots...
What to pack for a trip to Iceland
As the very name suggests, Iceland’s weather can be extreme to say the least. In a country that teeters on the edge of the arctic circle, the weather...
Desert vs ice; the adventure travel showdown
The team at Regent Holidays have put their heads together with the Travel Specialists at our sister company, Rainbow Tours, to bring you a collection of some...
Five reasons to visit East Iceland
Far from the increasingly popular and busy tourist routes, East Iceland has subtly snuck under the globetrotting radar. Slowly, however, the region is starting...
5 epic polar expedition holidays
Embarking on an Arctic cruise is, without a doubt, the best way to explore the pristine natural environments of the world’s most northerly reaches and to...
Seven Unusual Things to do in Iceland on Holiday
With over 40 years’ experience crafting tailor-made trips and group tours that get under the skin of Iceland, our Travel Experts know the country like...
A Taste of Iceland - Texture Restaurant Review
The only restaurant in the UK where you can try some Icelandic cooking.
This is my second encounter with an Icelandic volcano. The first was sat in an airport...
Hidden Iceland - the experiences you haven't heard about
Iceland is a bucket list of experiences all on its own. Whether you’re peering down into the belly of a volcano or up at the Northern Lights dancing...
Snowmobiling in Iceland
Watching BBC1’s Holiday Hit Squad last night, I was delighted to see the feature comparing adventure holidays in Scotland with Iceland. Sorry Scots, but...
Top five quirky museums in Iceland
Perhaps it’s the sight of the dancing northern lights, or of midsummer’s sun at midnight. Or maybe it’s the bizarre geological formations, or...
A shark's tail
Located along the scenic Snaefellsnes peninsula, travelling North East of Berserkjahraun, lies a museum with a difference.
The Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum is...
Reykjavik City Breaks Guide: Top Things to Do, Best Hotels & Northern Lights
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All At Sea in Iceland: A Family Adventure in Reykjavik
There’s nothing quite like enjoying an enriching family adventure holiday with your loved ones. From thrilling whale watching to exploring fjords...
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