Iceland review - 2013, Síða 78

76 ICELAND REVIEW
sPECIAL PROmOTION
Cruise europe’s largest Glacier
Experience the thrill of a snowmobile or jeep tour on Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest
glacier. Glacierjeeps, the only company running tours on Vatnajökull, offer daily
departures year round. Take in the breathtaking mountain views while you cruise
the open spaces, or for those who prefer to explore the area on foot, glacier hikes are
also an option. Afterwards, enjoy a meal at Jöklasel—at 840 meters (2,756 feet), it’s
Iceland’s highest restaurant—with views down towards the Atlantic Ocean. As the
owners put it, the first time people take one of these tours it’s out of curiosity: to
see the midnight sun, the hot springs, hidden ice caves, and the mountainous glacier.
The second time they visit, it’s often because they’re convinced they left something
behind the first time they were here. glacierjeeps.is
luxury in the Country
Hotel Rangá is a modern and luxurious countryside hotel and the only four-star
resort in South Iceland. Located about an hour from Reykjavík between the towns
of Hella and Hvolsvöllur, it lies just off the main road right in the middle of South
Iceland’s panoramic scenery. The resort is built in log-cabin style and has through the
years acquired an excellent reputation for its food, accommodation and service. It is
the first Icelandic hotel to become a member of the prestigious international hotel
chain Great Hotels of the World. A celebrity hot spot, top honeymoon destination
and favorite hotel amongst Icelanders, Hotel Rangá also offers great facilities for
small business meetings, weddings and social gatherings. Upgraded and renovated
in 2007/2008, Hótel Rangá has 51 lavishly decorated rooms and suites. It also fea-
tures an acclaimed riverside restaurant, a lounge and bar, two upstairs meeting
rooms, a game room, massage facilities and three outdoor hot tubs where there
is an excellent chance of viewing the northern lights September through April.
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Ice-Cold and Sparkling
For more than 40 years Jón & Óskar have carried a broad selection of sparkling
jewelries and quality watches, always providing customers with personal service.
Operating on Laugavegur, the capital’s main shopping street, since 1971, the store
is one of the most rooted in downtown Reykjavík. Now, in addition to the flagship
store on Laugavegur 61, you can also find Jón & Óskar branches in the shopping malls
Kringlan and Smáralind. Among the most popular products sold by Jón & Óskar is
ICECOLD, one of their own collections of jewelry where gold, silver and precious
stones are molded together in a way reminiscent of frozen Icelandic landscapes. Also,
it’s easy to feel tempted when admiring the store’s other designs, including distinct
lava stone necklaces and earrings and the collection Hekla, inspired by Viking designs.
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