REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Flight delays can unravel even the best-laid vacation plans, but visitors heading through Iceland’s capital region have one less worry this season. Icelandair has once again been recognized as Europe’s most punctual carrier, according to coverage surfaced through the EIN Presswire newswire.

REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Lava ripped through the dark hours of Wednesday morning on the Reykjanes Peninsula, forcing an overnight evacuation of the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and briefly unsettling guests in one of the country’s most visited regions.

Dire headlines about an “Ireland tourism slump” have been making the rounds this spring, yet the outlook from companies selling escorted vacations tells a more nuanced story. While official statistics show overall arrivals dipping, tour operators that cater mainly to U.S. and Canadian clients say bookings rebounded quickly after a soft first quarter and are now pacing at or above 2024 levels.

Summer travelers: complete these passport checks before you fly

Nothing deflates the excitement of a long-awaited holiday faster than being turned away at the departure gate. Yet that scenario is playing out for thousands of British travelers every year because their passports fail to meet current border-control standards. The reminder comes, according to a press release by Travel Republic, at the start of the busiest period for European travel when processing delays and packed flights leave little room for last-minute fixes.

Hidden Iceland has become a buzz phrase among road-trippers who would rather funnel their cash toward diesel and doughnuts than shell out triple-digit fees at the famous Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon. As reported by the Daily Mail, one veteran driver who has circled the island twice says a shoestring approach not only protects the “hip pocket” but also unlocks sights most visitors never see. You will cover roughly 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) if you make the complete circuit and detour into every fjord, fishing village and farmland track described below.

CHICAGO – The Taste of Iceland 2025 festival is bringing the best of Icelandic culture to the Windy City from April 3-5, marking the kickoff of its U.S. tour. Organized by Inspired by Iceland, the festival will immerse Chicagoans and visitors alike in Iceland’s vibrant traditions through food, music, literature, wellness, and more.