Iceland, who's been?

[Winder]

Unfortunately I am getting married at the end of May and to make the ordeal more bearable we have decided on visiting Iceland for our honeymoon. I have always wanted to visit Iceland since I was a young'un because my teacher used to go there every year to see his wife's family and he told us all about it.

Anyhow, I have long forgotten all his ramblings and times have changed, so......... If any of you have been to Iceland (in the summer months, we fly on 25th of May) could you please let me know the pros, cons and recommendations from your trip? I can't handle much more trip advisor.

Thank you

[DJ123]

Watch out for Peter Andre, that's my advice.

[Winder]

The other half asked the same question on Facebook so I'm expecting the "Peter Andre goes every week!" and "Avoid the chocolate gateau!" etc etc etc. But, can we limit that to the first 20 replies or something so I get some useful info?

Cheers

[DJ123]

Originally Posted by Winder

The other half asked the same question on Facebook so I'm expecting the "Peter Andre goes every week!" and "Avoid the chocolate gateau!" etc etc etc. But, can we limit that to the first 20 replies or something so I get some useful info?

Cheers

Which part of Iceland are you going to? Or will that be more of a base with the aim to explore the whole island?

[Winder]

The plan is to drive the ring road starting and ending in Reykjavik.
Where to stop and stay, what to do and see and where to eat and drink are the sort of ideas/experiences we are looking for.

[Kenzie]

Will follow this with interest as we have always wanted to visit.

[NTECUK]

My wife and son went with the scouts.
They had a great time. The people are freindly but thier English is colorful!
They went on explorations of the glaciers.
Boat trip to see the minky Wales.
The hot springs and blue lagoon were great.
She did say that the water does have a eggy smell.
You have to try Rancid Shark and there Skyr.
They went in August and it's hotter than you think

[maviczap]

Whale watching, Orca's & other sorts

I'd go just for that.

Bit early for the Northern Lights, but maybe. Another reason I'd go.

There's the worlds largest underground cave to see I think

Live volcano's

[Littlepeahead]

I quite fancy visiting so will also enjoy this thread.

Didn't the Dwarves defeat the Orcas with the help of the Elves? I'm sure that's what I watched at the Odeon last week.

I went in 1985 when it was a lot less set up for tourism than it is now.

I like geology so liked it.
Was only 3 places on the island where you could buy alcohol - that's changed now.
It's expensive - a pizza was £25.
Rained quite a lot, especially in Reykjavik.
Their forest is **** - it's a load of bushes.
I came back smelling of sulphur - all the hot water was natural.
They eat lots of fish so make sure you like seafood.