Holidays in Reykjavik and Iceland in general, have increased in popularity during the past few months, due to the decreasing rate of the Kronur against the Pound and euro. So if you've been pining for a Reykjavik holiday, we suggest a few interesting ways to use the exchange rate to your advantage:
Shopping
Due to the falling rate of the Kronur, a Reykjavik holiday is perfect for a bout of designer shopping. All the main designer boutiques are situated in the area of Laugavegur and if you thought that Bjork's red-carpet outfits were enough to put you off Icelandic fashion for good, the shops here will certainly have you thinking otherwise. Cintamani is the trademark Icelandic fashion label and their fur-trimmed gilets and Icelandic wool cardigans are a far cry from Bjork's elaborate swan dress. Laugavegur also boasts many art galleries and jewellery workshops, where you can buy delicate filigree earrings.
Of course, a Reykjavik holiday just isn't complete without some souvenir shopping and there are many tourist shops where you can purchase a momento of your Reykjavik Iceland holiday. Many tourists choose to buy lopapeysas or Icelandic jumpers and the best place to buy one of these is The Handknitting Association of Iceland. However, you are unlikely to see a local wearing one of these garments as, although attractive, they are considered to be items only for tourists.
You just have to look at buildings such as the Hallgrimskirkja to see the influence that design plays in Icelandic life - it seems to be a natural obsession. Many visitors on their holidays to Reykjavik come with the intention of finding the hottest new talent. Most of Reykjavik's design stores are located in the fashionable harbour district. Kirsuberjatred is one of the most popular of these shops and offers some unique items, from fish skin handbags to oddly designed table lamps and cutlery that you can take home to your friends as a gift from your Reykjavik holidays.
Eating and Drinking
Whilst the falling rate of the Kronur makes an Iceland holiday in Reykjavik perfect for shopping, it also means that taking advantage of the local dining and drinking establishments is a lot cheaper. A pint of beer is now a more reasonable £3.50 a pint, compared to £4.20 just a year ago. Many visitors like to travel outside Reykjavik on their Iceland holidays and enjoy a meal at the traditional Viking Village. It is located just ten minutes on the outskirts of Reykjavik and dining here is like stepping back in time. The restaurant offers traditional Viking food, which is served with traditional entertainment and lashings of mead. However, if mead and merriment isn't your thing then an alternative would be to visit one of Iceland's more upmarket bistros. The Perlan, one of Reykjavik's most popular attractions, also has one of the area's best restaurants and offers panoramic views over the entire city. The restaurant serves traditional Icelandic food such as reindeer meat and herring tartar, with a traditional taste that will stay with you long after your Reykjavik holiday.
Vikki Beale is a holiday expert for iceland2go, a specialist operator providing a selection of itineraries for the best Reykjavik holidays . We arrange luxury holidays and tailor-made holidays to Iceland and Greenland, with sights including glaciers, geysers, fjords, and the Northern Lights.Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/spending-your-kronur-in-reykjavik-1342241.html