Budget vacation in Iceland

REYKJAVIK, Iceland - Our bus could barely stay in one lane. Furious wind howled and chilly rain splattered against our windows. My sister Mallory and I had just landed in Iceland and were en route from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik, about 40 minutes away. It was 7:30 in the morning, but it could have been the dead of night. There wasn't a hint of daybreak in the sky.
Were we crazy to visit Iceland in the winter off-season?

Escaping the East Coast of the United States for a colder, darker destination seemed a bit ludicrous. But since the collapse this fall of Iceland's financial system, this tiny island of 300,000 people has turned to tourism to pump money into its floundering economy, and that means cheap options for vacationers. Icelandair has been offering flight and hotel deals. And Iceland's krona is considerably down against the dollar.

Norwegian Adventures luxury travel designer in Norway

This year, look north to the rugged seascapes, fertile valleys and snowy mountains of Norway. Norway is the northernmost country in Europe and boasts a diverse landscape with dramatic glaciers spilling into a verdant countryside. It’s a frosty luxury vacation destination that offers some of the best ultimate experiences in the business. Norwegian Adventures is the premier luxury travel designer from the country and will take care of every last detail of your trip so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride!

As a luxury travel designer, Norwegian Adventures arranges personalized vacations from pick-up at the airport to dinner reservations at the best restaurants in the country. It’s a unique company that offers year-round plans and programs based on a variety of inspirations: thrill-seeking adventures, geneaological research, customized activities and private yacht cruises.

Scandinavian Tourist Information Centre - Sofia Bulgaria Youth Hostels

Sofia Guesthouse is located in the very center of Sofia, very close to the most famous meeting point in Sofia - Patriarh Evtimiy's monument. For 9 euro including breakfast you will enjoy a wonderful stay in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere Sofia Bulgaria Youth Hostels.

Description of Surrounding AreaSofia Guesthouse is located at: 27 "Patriarch Evtimiy" Blvd. in the very center of Sofia and just 350 m from the most famous meeting point in Sofia - the monument of Patriarch Evtimiy (conditionally named "Popa" in Bulgarian). The tiny corner between the streets "Patriarch Evtimiy" and "Graf Ignatiev" is the favourite place for appointments among young people before they go to some of the neighbouring beer-houses, pizzas, pubs etc. The distance to other sites of interest is as follows: the National Palace of Culture (450 m), the Alexander Nevski Cathedral (1000 m), the National Stadium (750 m), the open-air books market "Slavejkov" (400 m), "Sveta Nedelya" square & the House of the President (1000 m), the Parliament (850 m) etc.

Jewels Of The Baltics & Scandinavia

Denmark's capital is the starting point of this vacation that explores the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea. Begin with a guided sightseeing tour of Copenhagen before a ferry crossing takes you to Rostock, Germany.

Board your motorcoach and travel to the fascinating city of Berlin, Germany's "once-again" capital. Continue to Poland with overnights in Poznan and Warsaw, Poland's capital. Cross the Lithuanian border and arrive in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania since the 13th century. A guided tour reveals how this city was influenced by the many invaders who left their marks. Travel across Lithuania to Latvia. Visit the delicate baroque Palace of...

Find more Scandinavia information at http://www.scandinavia.thevacationzone.net