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Glad it worked for you, but I hang out on the TA forum and the number of complaints about poor communication are staggering. I also like putting 100% of my tour money into the hands of the actual provider, not an international third party
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the rate you get for Euros will be terrible, but you can probably use them in some places. In 5 trips to Iceland we have needed ISK twice: Once for a pay toilet, once to buy tomatoes from a tray in front of someone's house, who had an "honor box" asking for ISK
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On Tripadvisor, Arctic Adventures and Troll are the most recommended companies. Make sure when you book anything in Iceland (and really, anywhere) that you book directly with a provider, and not with a third party booker. SO important in Iceland where weather can wreak havoc with plans 12 months a year and you want to be able to communicate directly with the provider
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Visiting Blue Lagoon and/or Sky Lagoon, without going inside.
Nitemare replied to Mr. Click's topic in Iceland and Greenland
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Reykjavik City Center transfer to Cruise Port
Nitemare replied to mi3stooges's topic in Iceland and Greenland
if you can't drive all the way in, I am certain your driver could get you really close. We have plenty of threads about parking at the port, that I don't think you will have any issues with this plan -
The ferry does run, but may stop before late October as it's not so great an experience in cold weather
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It's a 25 minute walk from the Hostel to Neptune. Probably not more than 25 minutes from there to anywhere. And you can walk on the Freedom Trail for most of the course, or thru the Public Garden and Boston Common if you prefer, for only a few minutes longer trip
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Agree that Myvatn is full of midges. From our first visit to Iceland in 2013 to our most recent one in 2019 we definitely saw more insects later on than earlier. Locals believe it is due to average temperatures rising due to global warming making the environment more 'bug friendly'
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Boston is mostly known for Seafood. Lots of good pubs, too. It's a big city, anything you want, you can find. Boston Common is big. Let us know which hotel and how far you are comfortable walking and we can make suggestions
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Leaving Boston for Plymouth in the morning isn't going to see much traffic. As soon as you get on I-93 South it should be quick, all the traffic is going TO Boston. Those two hotels in Braintree aren't great. I wouldn't recommend them to a friend unless they are on an extreme budget
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Suggestions for Husavik, Iceland and Eskifjordur,
Nitemare replied to kibutzer's topic in Iceland and Greenland
For Husavik: What do you like to do? The Diamond Circle is popular up there. So are whale watches. A trip to Myvatn, maybe. Rent a car? I don't know the other area -
Are you sure it's only 3.5 hours? That barely is enough time to get from the port to the Golden Circle area and back, no time to see any of the attractions. 7 hours makes more sense. I don't recommend using third parties like Trip Advisor/Viator, especially in places like Iceland where weather can affect plans 365 days/year, but I'm glad it worked out for you.
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The Westin Seaport is the closest Bonvoy property to the cruise ship pier. Quick cab or uber ride, or accessible via public transit from Logan. 20 minute walk to the pier, or a cheaper cab or uber
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Has anyone used "Get Your Guide" for a shore excursion?
Nitemare replied to islandwoman's topic in Iceland and Greenland
I agree wtih @GeezerCouple. GYG is a third party provider and we try to avoid those, especially in places like Iceland where weather can always affect your plans. Trying to communicate to a provider thru a third party when time is of the essence is much more difficult than dealing with them directly. I know with the other third party that starts with "V" that you can usually see the actual provider on their website. Not sure if it's the same with GTG, but I'd try to figure out the actual provider and book directly. -
Sea ice is rebuilding because the ice is calving off of the glaciers, and it has to go somewhere, so it follows the currents. Glacier coverage is smaller now than it has been in recorded memory. All BECAUSE of Climate Change
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that kind of footwear should be fine for those excursions, if it isn't raining. If it is raining, and it rains about half the days in Iceland, you might be uncomfortable and wish you had low top hiking boots
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Any places in particular? "The maritimes" is a huge area. You can google things like "average august weather in Halifax" if you want to see actual historic data
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B, C, OR D trolley will get you there. They all take the same route to Kenmore Square station before branching off from there. Kenmore is a bit closer tot he ballpark than the Fenway Park station is, which is only on the D line.
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There is also the MBTA Commuter rail to Plymouth. You will need a cab/uber to get to the Museum, though.
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Do both bus tours. Reykjavik is a very cute city, but you are unlikely to ever get to experience the wealth of nature Iceland has to offer again. The geysir is not as spectacular as Yellowstone, but it goes off much more often so you can get amazing pictures. We've been to Iceland 5 times and done the Golden Circle 3 of those visits, and the other sites the only time we were in that part of the country. Breathtaking
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Flybus from Skarfabakki cruise terminal to KEF airport
Nitemare replied to Junk man's topic in Iceland and Greenland
Taxis average $130-$150, and you don't have to wait for a bus to fill up or to get your luggage unloaded. But the bus is certainly simple -
Boston Seaport - Restaurant Recommendations
Nitemare replied to Deep68's topic in East Coast Departures
That's my old neighborhood! We ate at Larry J's once and never went back. But that was a long time ago. Smoke Shop is further, maybe 20 minute walk, and is excellent Q, and open late What day of the week? Fri/Sat gives you more late night options than other nights. I am assuming Fri/Sat, below: Legal Harborside is about a 10 minute walk from your hotel and is open until 11. It is the Flagship of the Legal Seafoods family and has an upscale upstairs and a more typical, but still special, downstairs menu. Harpoon Brewery is a similar distance, they do serve food, not sure how late, though SAVR is about 15 minutes away on foot, open until 11. Good looking menu, I've never been there, though Seaport Social gets raves from friends, they are open past midnight Strega is strong Italian, open to 11, so is Rosa Mexicano (but not Italian!) We've eaten at Committee a few times, and they are open past midnight Row 34 is one of our favorite Boston restaurants, and they are open until 11. -
Sunny is not an Iceland company. The .nl suffix means they are a Netherlands company. Lots of good Iceland rental agencies, including Lotus, as mentioned by @Mr. Click We have done 5 land tours of Iceland, ranging from 2 days to 10. Driven on those good roads and on quite a few of the bad ones. And taken a Superjeep tour a couple times on roads that had river crossings or deep snow on them Getting a car with a little extra ground clearance is a great idea for Iceland, as it makes driving on those bad roads quite a bit easier
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