From Iceland To Denmark: Discover 7 Sustainable Nordic Escapes In 2024

Conditori La Glace in the heart of Copenhagen has been crafting cakes and confectionery since 1870. From weddings to silver jubilees, Denmark's oldest patisserie has a tradition of celebrating royal occasions.

The recent volcanic eruptions have brought the world’s attention back to Iceland. With new land being created by frequent lava flows, Iceland is renowned for its sensational geology, landscapes, and natural phenomena.

Volcanic activity in Iceland has been rumbling on for months, centred around the Reykjanes Peninsula near Reykjavík, in the southwest of the country. After multiple earthquakes, the most recent series of eruptions kicked off at the end of 2023, when an explosion along a 2.5-mile fissure sent lava into the air a couple of miles northeast of the fishing village of Grindavík; another followed shortly afterwards.

No matter where in the world you are, the wonders of the night sky remain a sight to behold. Chasing after astronomical events from the comfort of earth is also a trend that's rising in the travel world, and what better reason to travel than to see the beauty of the celestial? From total eclipses shadowing the United States to meteor showers taking over the skies of the Southern Hemisphere, a bunch of astronomical events in 2024 are set to hold your gaze.

Iceland’s volcanic eruptions have deterred some tourists, according to an analysis of booking patterns released Thursday.

Hilton is continuing a more than three-decade tradition of running TV ads during the Grammy Awards: On Sunday, it released spots touting why music lovers and concert-goers should pick its brands when booking hotels.

A new low-cost airline is giving passengers the opportunity to travel to two different countries for the price of one.  This week, Play Airlines announced a new sale that provides discounted fares combined with the opportunity to add a multi-day stopover in their main hub of Reykjavík, Iceland. For example, a traveler can book a ticket from Boston Logan Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and add a several-day visit to Iceland in the middle, for no extra charge.  The carrier operates services in the United States departing from New York (SWF — Stewart International Airport), Boston (BOS), Baltimore (BWI), and Washington (IAD). The flights often connect in Iceland to various destinations in Europe including London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. The fare sale offers $99 flights to Iceland from the U.S., or $129 on fares that continue to one of the Europe destinations. The promotion is valid from now through Feb. 6 at 11:59 p.m. EST for travel through December, with the exception of June, July, and August. The maximum stopover in Iceland is ten days. The fares include all taxes and are booked in the «PLAY Basic» category, which only includes a personal item. Travelers can bring carry-on or checked bags for additional fees. 

The volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula is causing more trouble for the residents of the nearby town, Grindavík, as well as the country’s popular tourist hotspot, the Blue Lagoon. 

Music soundtracks our travels, kills time and distracts, entertainingly. In Berlin, which has more than 300 train stations and where you can see everything panoramically from the overhead S-Bahn, a well-loaded smartphone or MP3 player turns a journey into a film with a score.

Are you seeking a fresh start? If you’re considering a career change, adopting a different lifestyle, or you’re chasing a lifelong dream, relocation to Northern Europe is a path worth exploring. The region's rich history, approach to lifestyle, and innovative working environments provide a fertile ground for those looking to reinvent themselves.

On March 23rd, LEGOLAND® Billund will open its gates for a new season and invite guests to experience a new addition under license by leading toy and game company Hasbro - the LEGO® DUPLO® PEPPA PIG™ Playground. The playground spans 1.500 square meters and will be the world’s first area offering the delightfully unexpected combination of LEGO DUPLO and PEPPA PIG, in connection with the two brands collaborating on a new LEGO DUPLO series set to hit stores this year. “We are happy and proud to be the first place in the world where you can experience the combination of LEGO DUPLO and PEPPA PIG come to life. PEPPA PIG is one of the most well-known brands for little ones, and we expect it to be very well received by both our Danish and international guests,” says Christian Woller, Managing Director at LEGOLAND.

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