Archive for April, 2010

Icelandair flight schedule resumes after brief disruption

April 30th, 2010

icelandair_flight35Flight schedules are now back to normal after a brief disruption at Keflavik International Airport, with transatlantic flights to and from Iceland as well as connecting flights happening daily through Icelandair.

Life in Iceland has remained normal throughout the major populated areas; Reykjavik and Akureyri amongst the recent volcanic eruptions, with the rest of the country unaffected. Those mainly affected are farmers in the immediate area located just south of the volcano crater. This is where the majority of volcanic ash has fallen and consequently acres of farmland and this year’s crops have been damaged.

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Impressive volcano pictures at Icelandic eruption site

April 29th, 2010

IMG_3335Mr Petursson, pilot with Icelandair has recently published a set of Iceland volcano pictures showing both the first and second volcanic eruption at Eyjafjallajokull. Amongst the pictures taken are aerial shots of the plume during a commercial flight to The Westman Islands, just 30 km away from the volcano before airspace was restricted. Petursson has published these impressive photos on his website, which can be found here.

The volcanic eruption at Eyjafjallajokull is currently around 1/10 of the size it was during the first few days and the ash clouds surrounding the volcano appear to be slowly decreasing. Those mainly affected are farmers in the immediate area located south of the volcano crater.

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Restaurant Magazine awards Noma ‘Best Restaurant in the World’ title

April 28th, 2010

Noma Restaurant, CopenhagenThe Danish restaurant Noma was announced the ‘Best Restaurant in the World’ by the British publication Restaurant Magazine. The magazine releases a list of the best restaurants in the world annually and over recent years, Noma has steadily risen within the rankings.

Noma first appeared on the list in 2006 in 33rd position and throughout the years has steadily moved its way up the top 50 list. In 2007, Noma reached 15th place, a year later 10th place and last year jumped up into third place. » Read more: Restaurant Magazine awards Noma ‘Best Restaurant in the World’ title

Facts about Iceland volcano and affects upon daily life

April 27th, 2010

Iceland volcanoThe volcanic eruption at Eyjafjallajokull is currently around 1/10 of the size it was during the first few days and the ash clouds surrounding the volcano appear to be slowly decreasing. Day-to-day life continues as normal with the vast majority of the country and population being unaffected by the recent volcanic eruption.

Those mainly affected are farmers in the immediate area located just to the south of the volcano crater. This is where the majority of volcanic ash has fallen and consequently acres of farmland and this year’s crops have been damaged. » Read more: Facts about Iceland volcano and affects upon daily life

Volcanic activity and flight schedule help through Icelandair Group website

April 22nd, 2010

icelandair_jet63The Icelandair group has set-up a new website to assist those stranded or waiting for flights in Europe, North America and Iceland. The website contains essential information concerning the volcano, ash fall coverage, passenger safety and up-to-date information about flight schedules.

Safety restrictions, where the volcano is located, potential ash contamination in Iceland and what may happen next are some of the issues addressed on the Icelandair Group website.

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Extensive whiskey and wine menu at contemporary restaurant in Iceland

April 21st, 2010

Reykjavik Restaurant, Domo.The contemporary restaurant and bar Domo offers one of the largest wine and whiskey collections in Iceland. The restaurant boasts over 90 different types of white and red wine, alongside numerous rye, scotch and Irish whiskeys.

Domo is a fine dining restaurant in the heart of downtown Reykjavik, which has been ‘cooking up a storm’ with both the locals and food critics since it opened in 2006. » Read more: Extensive whiskey and wine menu at contemporary restaurant in Iceland

Hire the Ideal car in Iceland from Reykjavik Rent a Car

April 21st, 2010

Reykjavik Rent a Car SUVLeading rental car company, Reykjavik Rent a Car offers numerous vehicles able to manage the sometimes rough but exciting terrain of the Iceland countryside. In addition to this, the company offers comfortable saloon cars ideal for city driving and with the growing popularity of car rental in Iceland, Reykjavik Rent aCar is here to help.

The vehicles at Reykjavik Rent a Car are all available for collection upon arrival at Keflavik International Airport, or can be delivered directly to your accommodation.

The car rental company is especially well known for its low prices, rental options and impressive discount offers. Customers looking to rent a vehicle with the company for over seven days are treated to a 10 percent discount, over fourteen days a 15 percent discount and most generously a 20 percent discount for anyone wishing to rent for three weeks or more.

Additional information about the vehicles that Reykjavik Rent a Car offers and car rental in Iceland can be found at www.reykjavikrentacar.is.

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Iceland enterprise park set to open bariatric and weight loss surgery facility

April 14th, 2010

asbru_iceland_19A new hospital facility specialising in bariatric surgery and weight loss surgery is preparing to undergo developments in the second quarter of 2010 at the Asbru Enterprise Park in Iceland.

The hospital will accommodate around 35 hospital beds, three operating theatres and have ability of treating up to 4,000 patients per year. The hospital facility at the Asbru Enterprise Park, situated near Keflavik International Airport, will specialise in weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery and gastric bypass surgery.

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