Allisun and Josh Clemons at Bjarnarfoss waterfall; Budir, Iceland

• The best months to visit Iceland are May through September.
  
• The Gulf Stream makes Iceland's winters surprisingly tolerable and summer temperatures rise into the 50s and 60s.
  
• Budir is located on the Snaefell Peninsula, about 100 miles drive northwest of Reykjavik.
  
• There are many beautiful places to hike in the areas surrounding the resort.
  
• Bjarnarfoss is the largest waterfall on the peninsula, located on public property that's freely accessible to hikers.

Air and Accommodations

Hotel Budir
Snaefelljokull Glacier
Stykkisholmur, Iceland
Double hotel room, $160 low season, $235 high season; single rooms and suites $110-$370; breakfast included in all rates
Phone: +11 354 435 6700
www.budir.is
Tip: Room #10 offers the best views of Budir's natural beauty.

IcelandAir
Roundtrip ticket from Minneapolis, Minn. to Reykjavik around $800/person
800-223-5500
www.icelandair.com

Icelandic Tourist Board
www.icelandtouristboard.com

Hotel Nordica
Suðurlandsbraut 2, 108
Reykjavik, Iceland
From $140/ room
Phone: +11 354 444 5000
www.icehotels.is/EN/hotel

Activities and Dining

Arbaejarsafn Open Air Museum
Kistuhylur 4, IS-110
Reykjavik, Iceland
Admission $6/person
Phone: +11 354 577 1111
www.randburg.com/is/arbaejarsafn/
Featuring buildings from 1820-1920, the museum is open during summer months only.

Fjoruhusid Hellnum (cafe)
Hellnar, Fjoruhusid, Iceland
Lunch around $15/person
Phone: +11 354 435 6844
www.randburg.com/is/hellnar
Small café with beautiful views

Shark Hunter, Hildibrandur Bjarnaso
Stykissholmur, Iceland
$6/person to taste fermented shark meat, usually works with groups, can be contacted through the Hotel Budir (see above)
Phone: +11 354 438 1581

Susanne Alt
Horseback rides, Icelandic Ponies
$25 per hour or $100 per day, lunch included in day rate
Phone: +11 711 350 8427
susannealt7@yahoo.de

Fridrik Erlingsson, Storyteller
Reykjavik, Iceland
fridrik@islenska.is