tel. 01737 218 800 | discover- the- world. co. uk Restaurant Reykjavik - one of our favourites! Perlan Whale watching from Reykjavik INDEPENDENT From £ 99 ( tour) + £ 204 ( UK flights)* B& B 3+ nights Year round REYJAVIK CITY BREAK What a great place for a weekend getaway at any time of year! With our fl exible arrangements you can choose, for three or more nights, from an outstanding selection of hotels and add in any number of excursions to discover the city or the wealth of natural wonders on its doorstep. Reykjavik is clean, crisp and refreshingly different. It is a place of many facets: the cosy timber dwellings of its historic heart are clustered around the city's centre piece - a lake and bird sanctuary. In the bustling streets surrounding the cathedral and Parliament, Reykjavik's cafés radiate inviting warmth and an aroma of freshly brewed coffee - the national drink. This compact city is easy to explore and almost everyone speaks English so directions are simple to follow. At home in this youthful and growing city is the contemporary architecture - two examples of which are its church - Hallgrimskirkja, a skyline sentinel whose profi le mimics nature's own basalt columns and Perlan, with its shimmering glass dome - read more about this amazing building on page 21. Where architecture leaves off, art takes over. Reykjavik's street sculpture is a memorable feature. Its galleries and an unusual array of museums are complemented by a lively theatre and concert scene. Reykjavik's varied nightlife is legendary for a city of this size and on Friday and Saturday nights, the 120 or so bars and clubs generally fi ll up around midnight, with the good-natured party crowd having fun through until breakfast time. And everyone is welcome! Mentioning food, Reykjavik has more than its fair share of top class restaurants with many internationally- known chefs preparing a vast range of cuisine to the highest standards. Presentation is impeccable as is the décor of most of the well known restaurants in the centre. Some notable places are attached to hotels such as Braudbaer Restaurant at Hotel Odinsve and Silfur at Hotel Borg. These are just two of the highly recommended eateries or our staff will be happy to tell you about their personal favourites. There are cheaper alternatives in the more casual establishments and of course there are many cafés, several internationally known fast food outlets and snack bars. One of the cheapest of Icelandic foods visitors are always encouraged to try is Pylsur - the Icelandic hot dog, and very tasty they are too! Reykjavik has an unlimited supply of nature on its doorstep making it an ideal base from which to explore. Head down to the sea and let your eyes wander to the broody mountains across the bay for a taste of what you can expect on one of our day trips out of the city. There are many options to pick from and some are highlighted in our brochure on pages 26- 27. EXTRA VALUE BONUS CARD Our ' bonus card', issued free to all Iceland passengers, can offer you substantial savings of between 5% and 15% on goods and services purchased locally including shopping and eating out. Who for? Those who enjoy fully independent trips with plenty of options to make it as busy or relaxing as you wish CITY BREAKICELAND 23 * Per person, based on 2 sharing from January to March and lowest UK- Iceland airfare

ICELANDCITY BREAK 24Why choose Discover the World - see page 4 For our office opening hours please visit our website The stylish, modern Hotel Plaza is situated in the heart of the old town, next to a wide selection of restaurants, shops and nightclubs. The 180 well- appointed rooms ( standard, classic, superior and junior suites) boast a bright, modern décor with contemporary oak furnishings. All have private facilities and include tea and coffee making facilities, interactive digital TV, high speed Internet connection, hairdryer, mini- bar and more. The smart Plaza Bar is an ideal place to relax with a cocktail, beer or glass of wine after a busy day out sightseeing and there is also a lounge with plenty of comfortable seating. The Arnarhvoll boasts ultra- modern, Scandinavian décor throughout, with red, black and chrome dominating. The 104 guestrooms have a very ' arty' feel and include a mix of standard and deluxe rooms and suites. All have fl at- screen TV's, mini-bar, high speed Internet and private facilities, some with bath and shower. The top fl oor Panorama Restaurant offers fi rst- rate cuisine and excellent city views and there is also a superb spa and wellness centre available to guests. Relax and unwind in a secluded Jacuzzi, Turkish Bath or Finnish sauna. There are a limited number of free parking spaces for self- drive clients. Located plumb in the centre of Reykjavik, this is an ideal base from which to explore the city on foot. The décor of all 46 bright and airy rooms is modern Scandinavian with wooden fl oors and black slate bathrooms with WC and shower. Other facilities include a hairdryer, mini- bar, TV, telephone and Internet connection. Although there is no restaurant onsite, a breakfast buffet is served daily in the comfortable sitting room, with a mini- breakfast available for travellers who need to catch an early fl ight home. Center Hotels are located in some of Reykjavik's premier locations and they offer guests excellent value and a citybreak contemporary retreat. Three of their hotels are featured here - with further hotel options throughout the capital detailed on our website. REYKJAVIK ACCOMMODATION 0 250 500 750 1000m Shaded area refers to town centre. 123 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8