| As 2010 is now less than a couple of months away, | | | | (amongst others) as a prime holiday destination for |
| holiday specialists and the media are acting fast to | | | | 2010 is simply because in comparison to just a couple |
| estimate where the top holiday destinations of the | | | | of years ago, the country is now much more |
| new year might be. In 2009 Turkey was the surprise | | | | affordable for the average tourist - due to the |
| hit for UK tourists, but with the global economic crisis | | | | recent collapse of the Króna. These financial |
| still being felt in other parts of the world, it is likely | | | | problems have pushed the Icelandic tourism board to |
| that cheap holidays may be found in a place less | | | | cut prices and to market itself widely in order to |
| known for its sun and sand - and more for its fjords | | | | attract more visitors - and for those eager to book |
| and dramatic icy scenery. | | | | early deals are likely to be very satisfactory indeed. |
| The reason Iceland is being tipped by Lonely Planet | | | | |