SH5-10 jan23 20/1/09 15:08 Page 58
knowledge short-haul summer
ttglive.com
become significantly more expensive in
recent months, Iceland’s financial crisis and
devalued currency means that it is now
about 40% cheaper than in previous years.
The north Atlantic island is famous for its
spectacular volcanic scenery, geysers, water-
falls, fjords and glaciers – not to mention
the famed thermal waters of the Blue Lagoon.
With a flying time of around three hours
and plenty of flights, there has never been a
better time to visit the “land of fire and ice”.
Sample price: Exodus runs a 14-day walk-
ing tour of Iceland from £2,259 with accom-
modation in guesthouses and camping.
■
exodus.co.uk
Short-haul solution 2: Turkey
It may be tempting to dismiss Turkey as just
a beach destination but that would be doing
it a huge disservice.
Travel inland and you will find some of
the most stunning and otherworldly scenery
such as the moon-like landscape of Cappado-
er
cia, Pamukkale’s bizarre rock formations and
otoseek
hot springs pools, plus plenty of historic ruins.
Then there’s the vibrant capital of
C
olin Anthill/F
Istanbul and a coastline offering plenty of
Cappadocia’s rocky landscape is one of the inland highlights of Turkey water-based activities.
North Cyprus & Unspoilt Turkey
with your award-winning specialist operator
; O L <