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As little as 10 years ago, Iceland was one of those places no-one (apart from those who lived there) knew much about.

You may have read something about the place in the pages of National Geographic or seen a show on the Travel Channel. Chances are you were riveted by stunning images of the country’s landscape but dismissed any thought of going there, thinking it is somewhere only for adventure-seekers and the really rich.

Today, the country’s initiatives to attract tourists is paying off. Not only does the country seem more accessible, but it’s also become a really hot place to visit.

Did you know that a flight from New York City to Iceland takes not much longer than a flight to San Francisco? And, more to the point, airlines are now offering shockingly affordable fares to get you there.

Why Iceland? For one thing, it’s one of the least densely populated areas on the planet, so you’ll have plenty of time for uninterrupted exploring.

And if you’re thinking Iceland is a barren land with snow and ice where only Santa Claus could be comfortable — well, you couldn’t be further from the truth. As you travel the country, you’ll be amazed by natural wonders such as steaming geysers, drifting icebergs, black lava beaches and erupting volcanoes.

Seeing the Northern Lights will make you believe in miracles. Even though there is a scientific explanation for this light show, it’s hard to believe it’s anything but sheer wizardry.

But it isn’t just the Northern lights that make this place feel like something straight out of a dream — there’s also the elves. Yes, you read that right: elves.

Sure, the locals don’t want to say anything. But the evidence they take the legends seriously is all there in the tiny doors and little homes you’ll spy in their gardens.

And if you’re not sure how to tell one elf from another, Reykjavik has an Elf School where you can learn about the different varieties.

If not for the elves, you’ll want to visit Iceland for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of a dip in the steamy Blue Lagoon. Let your worries melt away in the warm water. You may have been to world-class spas all over the world but you have never experienced anything like this!

Lava fields, glaciers, dramatic mountains, gorgeous coastlines and more await you. You’ll see them all travelling Route 1, also called the Ring Road; a circular road trip around Iceland.

As you travel along the winding road in your motorhome, you’ll come to realise you might just be in one of the most beautiful places on earth.