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The Iceland Marco Polo Handbook offers expert advice and is aimed at travellerslooking for in-depth coverage of a destination - from detailed culturalinformation to Insider Tips - in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood orinterests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion.

Inside the Iceland Marco Polo Travel Handbook:

Iceland - shaped by elemental forces: this guide to Iceland leads you round aspecial kind of destination where elemental forces of nature have createdlandscapes of breathtaking beauty. The Background chapter includes interestinginformation about the world's largest volcanic island, about the country andits people, economy and politics, society and everyday life.

Discover & Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amountsof data into a format which is easy to understand. For example: Iceland factsand stats - at a glance, the achievements and culture of the Vikings, as wellas those cute Icelandic ponies.

In the mood for: Fun suggestions help you to experience the variety of Iceland,whatever your personal preferences and interests.

Tours: Five exciting tours cover all the amazing facets of Iceland. Acircumnavigation on the almost completely paved coast road is the simplest
way of exploring the island's numerous attractions. Natural dramas await thevisitor to the Wild West; the most famous highlights are covered by a tour ofvolcanoes, glaciers and geysers; and naturalists are attracted by the farnorth, where there are more arctic foxes than humans. All suggested tours areplotted on detailed maps and combine the best and most interesting places tosee, with tips for exciting stops along the way.

Experience & Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: fromeating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums & galleries, stayingthe night, travelling with children, festivals and going out in the evening.What are the island's typical dishes and where can you sample them? What isthere to do with children? Answers to these and many other questions can befound in this chapter.

In depth knowledge: Knowledge is king and Marco Polo Handbooks are packed fullof information to help you get the best out of your trip. Insider Tips andspecial Marco Polo insights reveal hidden gems and well-kept secrets.

Large pull-out map: Includes a separate pull-out map handily placed in a highquality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as astorage pocket.