Jacqueline Roth shares her family’s experience staying in Iceland through THIRDHOME‘s Travel & Concierge Curated Journeys.

 

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This past Christmas, my family and I embarked on our first trip to Iceland.

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With only five days to hit all the major sites around Reykjavik and the southern coast, every day was packed with excursions set up by Liz Bates and the Travel & Concierge Department.

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She connected us with two amazing guides from Superjeep Iceland tours. Our guides would pick us up at our villa each morning and our day of adventure would begin. Iceland only has about 4-5 hours of sunlight during the winter, so our days needed to be meticulously planned to get to our first destination at sunrise and end our day with a beautiful sunset.

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Some of the highlights of our trip included ATV-ing through the mountains, soaking in the blue lagoon, hiking on top of glaciers, and visiting a number of amazing natural wonders.

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We conquered a lot over our stay, including the famous Golden Circle Tour, Ice Tunnels in Langjökull Glacier, Gulfoss Waterfall, and watching the sunset on the black sand beaches on the southern coast.

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At night we explored and dined in downtown Reykjavik. We tasted the traditional Icelandic cuisine like whale and puffin, went ice skating in the town center, and even sang karaoke with the locals.

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Our trip ended on a high note as we were fortunate enough to see the Northern Lights from our villa, a sight we will never forget! Thank you, Liz and THIRDHOME for helping us create yet another amazing vacation!

 

Jacqueline and her family have traveled with THIRDHOME since 2011. You can also read about their experience at Camdeboo Manor in South Africa or learn more about the Roth’s travel lifestyle with Alan Roth’s Member Spotlight

 

Click here to view Curated Journeys through THIRDHOME‘s Travel & Concierge Department.

WHAT ARE THIRDHOME MEMBERS SAYING ABOUT THEIR LUXURY HOME EXCHANGE TRIPS (TO Thailand AND Iceland) THIS WEEK?

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Baan Saleah Phuket Villa | Thailand

Experience beautiful Kate Beach in Thailand from this fully-staffed beachfront villa. This property features 4 ensuite bedrooms and a large infinity pool which overlooks the beach. The uniformed staff will be at your beck and call throughout your trip to ensure that you and your guests can fully relax. Stunning views and 5-star service await you at this modern villa designed by Baan Saleah.

THIRDHOME member Tom says, “Our party of seven including an eight and nine-year-old had the most amazing time at this beautiful villa. Awesome was a word often used and well deserved. The villa is stunning and tastefully decorated with every luxury at hand.The location is perfect for both visits to town and the short walk to the beach.” click here to read more of Tom’s review


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Nordic Cottage | Iceland

Located by Laugardalur Valley, Nordic Cottage is right in the middle of Reykjavik. The accessible downtown and recreational areas make this property the perfect jumping off point for your northern adventure. Sleep up to 6 people in this home while exploring all of Iceland’s hidden wonders including Laugar Spa, Grotta Lighthouse, Blue Lagoon and Harpa Concert Hall. Of course, the Northern Lights are a must-see if you’re staying in this beautiful home.

THIRDHOME member Sylvia says, “This home is warm, inviting, comfortable and well cared for…The house is an easy walk to the downtown core of Reykjavik. There’s so much to do and see in Iceland, you will need at least a week. After day-long tours, we were happy to rest in such a beautiful home… I hope to go back someday soon, as Iceland has touched my heart.” click here to read more of Sylvia’s review

 

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