Travel in city Reykjavik

Thirteen years after the Eyjafjallajökull volcano famously spewed ash into European airspace, multiple eruptions across Iceland have spawned an unlikely new travel trend - volcano tourism.

Iceland’s volcano watch continues. For several weeks, thousands of small earthquakes have pointed to an increasingly likely eruption of Fagradalsfjall volcano located near Grindavík, a fishing town located just 16 miles from Keflavík airport, the country’s largest airport and the main hub for international flights.

AccuWeather meteorologists warned Nov. 13 that flight disruptions could be a possibility in the coming weeks if a volcano in Iceland showing increased signs of seismic activity erupts.

Over several weeks, thousands of small earthquakes have shaken Iceland, splitting pavements, spurring evacuations and even shutting down the country’s most popular tourist attraction, as the country braces for the eruption of a volcano within 20 miles of the country’s main international airport.

Is it still safe to visit Iceland? That’s the question on the minds of many tourists after a section of the island nation was placed under a state of emergency following a spike in seismic activity. The recent uptick in occurrences of small earthquakes began on October 24 and has reached as many as 1,000 quakes in 24 hours—and scientists are predicting an imminent volcanic eruption.

Tourists won’t be allowed to relax in Iceland’s iconic Blue Lagoon for the next few days. A volcano near the geothermal spa is very likely to erupt soon, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. 

Thousands of residents have been evacuated from a coastal Icelandic town and a world-famous spa has closed as experts fear a nearby volcano could erupt in a matter of days. Travelers should watch the situation closely, but there’s no need to alter travel plans—yet.

United Airlines will launch nearly 20 percent more flights to Florida this winter, flying to popular destinations like Miami, Tampa, and Orlando.

PLAY airlines is stepping outside the normal comfort zone that airlines are used to.

United Airlines announced the launch of its international winter schedule with 50 additional daily flights compared to last winter.

Icelandair is coming to Pittsburgh.

Iceland is a short flight from Europe and the east coast of North America, yet its beauty is so extraordinary— rainbow-capped fjords, black lava fields, glowering volcanoes and glass-clear glacial rivers—it could be on another planet.

Low-cost Icelandic airline Play wants travelers to jet off to Europe for just $99 with a Halloween flash sale.

What makes a good city is subjective, but a good indication that a place might be worth visiting is when it's voted for by thousands of people. Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler recently asked their readers about the coolest neighborhoods and best cities in the world right now, respectively.

After a few back-to-back years of splashy press releases and cocktail parties, United Airlines is out with its hotly anticipated transatlantic network announcement for next summer.

As tourism professionals convene in Reykjavik for the Nordic region's most significant travel fair, Visit Greenland, representing Greenland's tourism sector, has introduced a collective commitment to promote more sustainable and responsible tourism development. This shared commitment marks the initial phase in the process of certifying Greenland's tourism industry.

Luxury tour operator Black Tomato has unveiled a new small-group tour travel product, “See You In The Moment.” Black Tomato has seen a 35% increase in demand for group-oriented itineraries since 2019, especially for multi-gen families or large groups of friends, according to Tom Marchant, co-founder of Black Tomato.

Greenland, the world’s largest island, is a country of wild extremes: uninhabitable wilderness at its core, and delightfully warm and charming people living in harmony with it. Climbers come to scale its spectacular sheer rock faces, scientists come to see what the melting ice can tell us of the planet’s future, and many visitors come away with a whole new perspective on life.

Some travelers like to take advantage of a long layover by leaving the airport for a few hours and checking out a new city. But a layover just isn't enough time to really get to know a new place.

Low-cost Icelandic airline Play is making a fall or winter European getaway more affordable with 30 percent off flights to popular destinations across the continent.

Looking for trip inspiration can be a frustrating experience especially if you’re super reliant on tour books. You’ll find quickly that you’ll be overloaded with tons of recommendations for busy tourist traps open only during the day.