Iceland & The Arctic Travel Blog Tag
Iceland Photography Competition: Striking Iceland Pictures from Our Travellers
There’s something about Iceland that brings out the photographer in all of us.
Whether it’s the golden light catching on a waterfall, or the...
Unique Iceland Trip Ideas: Where to Go on a Return Trip to Iceland
If you’ve already visited Iceland once before, it’s likely you've explored iconic spots like the Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon and...
The Best Northern Lights Cruises to Experience the Magic of the Aurora
The northern lights are one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles, and there's no better way to witness its beauty than from the deck of a luxury...
The 10 Best Things to Do in Iceland in the Summer
From hiking diverse landscapes along the Laugavegur Trail to watching puffins navigate their surroundings in the Westman Islands, what are the best things to...
Top Places to Visit & Things to Do in Iceland: Guide for First-Timer's
The Aurora Borealis is one of Iceland’s top attractions, and with expert guides leading you to the areas with the least light pollution, you can see them...
Your Guide to the Best Iceland Road Trips
Road trips across Iceland are immensely scenic, giving you some of the world's finest views. There's a vast range of routes to choose from, each...
Why one visit to Iceland is never enough
(Nephew of Andrea, our Brand Manager)
I’ve been lucky enough to visit Iceland three times already and I would love to visit a fourth, fifth and sixth......
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort – A Romantic Azorean Retreat
Looking for a romantic getaway? Look no further than the tranquil north-west coast of the Azorean island of São Miguel. Here, nestled between the...
Deplar Farm - secluded, exclusive and luxurious
After spending the night near Hofsós, already some distance off the main highway in remote North Iceland, we drove further into the evocatively named...
Riding the Arctic Circle Rail
There’s nothing quite like watching the silent Arctic wilderness slip past your frosted window as your train glides effortlessly through what seems to be...
Ice for All Seasons
Most of our customers usually venture to the remoteness of Swedish Lapland to spend a night in the Icehotel during the depths of a Nordic winter. However,...
Adventures on the Arctic Coastway
Now, I love a geothermal dip so I backtracked up the coast on the rough Route 748 to take a dip in the authentic Icelandic nature baths at Grettislaug. The...
Iceland Spa Adventures
Iceland is one of our favourite destinations here at Regent, thanks to its amazing spa facilities… you can find pools of various shapes and sizes...
Driving Norway: Our Top Routes
There’s little that can beat the chance to drive across Norway’s compelling countryside. Hire a car for the freedom and flexibility to explore the...
A Taste of the Arctic
Regent Holidays' Product Executive, Nyssa Hartin, travels to Alta in the winter months and shares her Arctic experience and highlights.
As...
Unleash your inner Arctic Explorer
At Regent Holidays, some of our most pioneering trips take place aboard epic, expedition-grade cruise vessels, with hulls reinforced to withstand pack ice and...
Arctic Cruises: A typical day on board the M/V Sea Spirit
Back from two weeks aboard the mighty polar icebreaker, the M/V Sea Spirit, on a journey from Iceland to Svalbard, Regent's Helen shares her experiences to...
Top Five Summer Experiences in Svalbard
Regent's Marketing Executive, Lauren, discovers that Svalbard has plenty to offer visitors during the summer months, as the midnight sun makes adventures...
Five amazing things to do in the Azores
Straddling the mid-Atlantic ridge, the Azores are one of the best places in the world from which to experience the yearly migrations of the Atlantic...
Five things to do in East Greenland
East Greenland is a realm of towering icebergs, untouched wilderness, and deep-rooted Inuit traditions - an Arctic escape that never fails to captivate. Time...
Best places to see the Northern Lights this winter
Best for: Outdoor enthusiasts, city centre hotels and countryside retreats
When Regent first started running holidays to Iceland, it was a wild frontier where...
Five of the best waterfalls in Iceland
The classic, must-see waterfall. Known as the Golden, or Queen of waterfalls in Iceland, Gulfoss is a short drive outside of Reykjavik and included on all...
Lapland with Kids: What to Know & Do for the Ultimate Family Holiday
For families seeking an unforgettable winter adventure, Lapland with kids is pure enchantment. Imagine your children’s delight as they meet Father...
The six best activities in Iceland for families
With such opportunity for family adventure, Iceland is best suited to big kids. This Arctic nation lends itself to those who can lace their own hiking boots...
What to pack for a trip to Iceland
As the very name suggests, Iceland’s weather can be extreme to say the least. In a country that teeters on the edge of the arctic circle, the weather...
five reasons to visit East Iceland
Far from the increasingly popular and busy tourist routes, East Iceland has subtly snuck under the globetrotting radar. Slowly, however, the region is starting...
5 epic polar expedition holidays
Embarking on an Arctic cruise is, without a doubt, the best way to explore the pristine natural environments of the world’s most northerly reaches and to...
Birdwatching in the Faroe Islands
From the mouths of what looked like hundreds of rabbit burrows dotting the shallow hillside came a low groaning, as if whatever was inside had stomach ache....
Top reasons to visit Iceland in summer
The winters might steal most of the headlines, but a holiday in Iceland during the summer offers just as many unique experiences.
From snorkelling in the rift...
Terceira vs São Miguel: Which Azores Island Should You Visit?
Have you found yourself wondering 'which Azores Island should I visit?'
When it comes to exploring the Azores, we know that the choice often comes...
Seven Unusual Things to do in Iceland on Holiday
With over 40 years’ experience crafting tailor-made trips and group tours that get under the skin of Iceland, our Travel Experts know the country like...
Seven Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in the Lofoten Islands, Norway
At Regent, we love Lofoten. Really, we do – this stunning archipelago caresses the northern curve of Norway’s westerly coast and spoils its...
A Taste of Iceland - Texture Restaurant Review
The only restaurant in the UK where you can try some Icelandic cooking.
This is my second encounter with an Icelandic volcano. The first was sat in an airport...
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