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Iceland is well known for its spectacular landscapes and unique natural environment. Visitors can experience an island of fire and ice and discover a country that nature is still creating. Travel through ever changing landscapes of mountains, deep fjords, volcanoes, hot springs, lava fields, highland deserts, thundering waterfalls, glittering glaciers and see unusual wildlife. Reykjavik - the capital, is a cosmopolitan city with quaint stores, gourmet restaurants, sophisticated culture and exhilarating nightlife throughout the year.

Fosshótel - translated to Waterfall Hotels - is Iceland's second largest hotel chain with 12 tourist class hotels all around the country. The hotels focus on a friendlier atmosphere and are situated all around Iceland, close to the island's most treasured nature spots. One of the major assets of Fosshótel is the diversity of accommodation available, ranging from summer hotels operated as boarding schools during the winter period to three-star properties open all year. For the budget traveller, school and sport groups or backpacker, the hotel chain recommends sleeping bag accommodation or rooms with shared facilities, available in some of the properties. For the more selective tourists and business travellers the hotel group offers rooms with private facilities and business or junior suites. Some hotels are especially family friendly; others are used as adventure lodges that are perfect for hiking, mountain biking and outdoor activities.

In 2005 Fosshótel opened in Reykholt Iceland's first cultural themed hotel based on Norse mythology, Icelandic literature and classical music. The same hotel emphasises the concept of well being, based on de-stressing, relaxing, revitalising and healthy eating.

The way to travel
Group and coach tours are still the most popular market group for Iceland; sizes vary from 15 to 50. For the individual travellers Fosshótel has designed a selection of hotel packages and itineraries for self-drive tours, from 5-14 nights, called "On the Road", the eight and 15-day programmes around are the most popular. Being a creative and innovative hotel chain theme tours for families, saga & historical sites, highland & walking adventures are offered, and by demand last year Fosshótel launched a new hiking & mountain bike programme in southern Iceland.

Unique experience
Iceland is like no place on earth, and simply the experience of an exotic, safe, unpolluted and a hassle free destination is unique. Holding a business conference, organising an incentive or spending a well-earned vacation in Iceland is perfect. Fosshotel's knowledge, imagination and facilities are almost endless, to offer guests the most unique travel experience. Who can resist watching the spectacular northern lights dance in the sky from a private geothermal hot tub, spending New Year's Eve in Reykjavík with 10 million fireworks and spectacular bonfires - great fresh food and natural wonders? There is plenty to do, like playing golf under the midnight sun almost on the Arctic Circle, horseback riding through idyllic countryside, or fishing for salmon in the land of 24-hour daylight.

Welcome to the future
In September 2005 Fosshótel launched a new brand called Inns of Iceland, a chain of guesthouses in the centre of Reykjavík. A new theme hotel on whales & dolphins will soon be opened in Husavík, the village known as the whale watching capital of Europe.

Location, location, location
When selecting a hotel, location is everything. That's why Fosshótels are to be found all around the country and they serve as the key to Iceland's best hotel locations. Guests can experience Iceland and celebrate with Fosshótel its 10th anniversary and its many special offers. Remember Iceland is warmer than most people think because the gulf-stream and the people warm up this unique island of natural beauty. Iceland will melt hearts and Fosshótels are the place to stay on top of the world.

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