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The Radisson SAS Saga Hotel Reykjavik offers modern, upscale accommodations on the grounds of the University of Iceland campus in central Reykjavik. The property's amenities include fitness equipment, sauna, whirlpool, massage therapy, solarium, gift shop, salon, 24-hour room service, laundry valet, safe deposit boxes, and free parking. There are 216 rooms at this hotel. Standard room amenities include minibar, satellite TV, trouser press, tea/coffee making facilities, and telephone. Non-smoking rooms and rooms equipped for the physically challenged are available. .

Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, the only city in the country and the world's northernmost national capital. It is also Iceland's tourism capital, with a world-famous nightlife and over 100 different bars and clubs, most located on Laugavegur and its side streets.

However, drinks are very expensive in Reykjavik's bars, and many locals and visitors instead congregate and drink at several outdoor geothermal swimming pools in the city. These are an important part of Icelandic culture and a great way to relax with Icelanders.

Tourists would also be well-advised to take a walk around the Old City, check out the view from Perlan (a rotating restaurant atop the water towers), and visit the Hallgrímskirkja, a hilltop church with a famous statue of Leif Ericsson. Reykjavik is also a great place for outdoor and natural pursuits, such as horseback riding, whale watching, whitewater rafting and snowmobiling. Venture beyond the capital to experience the country's stunningly beautiful strange and surreal landscapes.

Not many cities can offer a clean beach and warm sea close to the city centre. Reykjavík is lucky enough to be able to offer this at Nauthólsvík. Here the Atlantic ocean has been heated up to create warm spots in the sea. Also about 3000m2 of the bay have been warmed up for keen swimmers. On nice summer days this place is a must! This is also a good resort for sporting activities such as surfing and sailing. Nauthólsvík beach opened, in summer 2000.

Brasserie Grand makes your stay in the Grand Hotel all the more memorable. This restaurant has an a la carte menu, which offers everything from fast food to a full meal. Cuisine is both international and local, so take your pick. You don't even have to wait much after placing your order. The Brasserie is famous for its quick service and attentive staff.

Head towards this Asian restaurant after a long day at the Shopping Centre. The aroma of Chinese flavors fills the air, as soon as you step in. Feast on the fresh seafood and meat dishes on offer. With the reasonable prices offered you can enjoy a hearty meal. Avail of lunch at just ISK950.

Picture this: A dull day, icy winds beating on your face, and time on your hands. Where do you go? Well you can venture into one of the many thermal pools in the city or outskirts that cater to tourists and locals. Sundholl offers saunas, solaria, indoor and outdoor pools and hot pots. And it's Ladies' Night on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8p-9p!

The National Museum of Iceland is the definitive historical and archeological museum of Iceland, illustrating the cultural tradition of this cold country's thousand years of settlement. It has recently undergone a sweeping renovation, and reopened its doors to the public in September of 2004. The new permanent exhibit, titled 'Making of a Nation - Heritage and History in Iceland', depicts the history of Iceland, commencing from when the medieval settlers first arrived here, to the modern day.

Hallgrímur Pétursson is one of Iceland's best loved personalities in the history of the Lutheran church. The most noticeable features about the Hallgrímskirkja are its size on one hand, and its location on the other. Along with its height, the location makes it possible to see this church from almost everywhere in Reykjavík. The church tower is almost 75 meters high and the panoramic view from the top is spectacular. The church took decades to build. The church owns quite a few pieces of religious art, worth seeing. Amongst them is a beautiful statue of Christ by one of Iceland's most famous sculptors, Einar Jónsson. The church belongs to the Lutheran State church.

Though Iceland may seem an unlikely place to find a premiere Argentinean dance festival, this event has been steadily growing since it was first introduced in 2002. In addition to the stunning tango shows, the festival also provides several professionally guided workshops and classes to those interested in learning the art of the dance. In addition, they host concerts and dinners for participants. If you want to arrive at the festival with even more knowledge under your belt, be sure to check out Tango Club Reykjavik's website for information on year-long classes and practice events.

The National Gallery was founded in 1884 and houses the national collection of nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first-century Icelandic and international art. Furthermore, the National Gallery is a center for the study, documentation and promotion of Icelandic art. The Gallery's current location is relatively new, but for many years this central institution of Icelandic art was more or less homeless. However, in 1988 an elegant old ice-house, located by the Reykjavík pond and originally designed by state architect Guðjón Samúelsson in 1916-17, was extensively restored and extended to house the National Art Gallery. The National Gallery regularly exhibits a variety of works from its own collection, as well as holding extensive exhibitions of works by Icelandic and international artists, classic, modern and contemporary, every year, such as the Ásgrímur Jónsson Collection.

Do you fancy sightseeing from a slightly higher altitude? If so, sign up for one of Eagle Air's aero tours of Iceland - the sky's the limit! An aircraft that can accommodate a maximum of 9 passengers will fly you over some of the most breathtaking landscape there is to see, and a free transport service to and from your accommodations is an added bonus - so be picked up and then take off!