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Joanie, for me the clue is in the name. Iceland!. They do have a summer but Dont expect mexico temperatures.
Having done a few cruises i dont recall a single cheap venue.
Most expensive was Monte carlo.
Its never been on a cruise itinary ive done but my cousin and a work colleague both did rekyavik. Both Loved the scenery, and the work colleague went there for hiking holidays several times.
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Sep 15, 2014 - 1:41 AM
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Thor
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I've only touched down there on my way back to Norway from Boston earlier this summer, and that doesn't count.
But it's been on my 'destination list' for a long, long time. Curiously, I've never been good at exploring my neighbouring Nordic countries as much as I should, instead preferring destinations further away.
But in recent years, I've had friends who have come back with nothing but praise. The nature is -- obviously -- spectacular, but there's also supposed to be good nightlife and warm people everywhere. And the trademark "we're different from everyone else" attitude that I find quite cool.
It was known for being expensive (even in Norwegian terms), but the economic crisis a few years ago allegedly made the prices plummet on quite a few things. I think they've normalized the price range now, however.
Anyways, I'll let those who have actually been there chime in. I know Bregt from Maintitles has been there a couple of times.
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Sep 16, 2014 - 5:52 AM
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Timmer
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Go to NEW ZEALAND instead, it has everything that Iceland, Scotland and Norway has got in spades!* 
I'd love to go to Iceland ( and I will one day ) I have friends both personal and on the forums who have been there and all have had positive experiences.....except for expenses, it is very expensive.
*Well, except for History, Haggis, Kilts, Bjork's, Thor's, a Northern hemisphere..... 
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Sep 16, 2014 - 5:38 PM
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manderley
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Thank you all for your information and video. Hope I get there someday, and I'll carry a warm coat.
Rory, we must be twins as it was Journey To The Center Of The Earth, Gertrude the Duck, and Hans that made me want to visit Iceland.
Of course, Joan, you KNOW that nothing in JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH was filmed in Iceland.
If you want to see the Iceland of JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, you need to visit Malibu Creek State Park in Southern California, the greater Red Rock Canyon-Lone Pine-Bishop area of mid-California, and Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico---then you can come visit me and see the actual special effects matte paintings which created some of the remaining environments. 
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Sep 17, 2014 - 3:14 PM
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TomD
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I was in Keflavik a few decades ago. The rugged landscape is attractive, almost lunar in places, but chilly. Geysers, glaciers, and volcanoes are the nature sights. There are plenty of bus tours to those remote attractions, and considering the various kinds of frozen precipitation that one can encounter, a good idea for visitors. They have high quality woolen goods, if you care to shop.
I was there in the month of June and daytime temps were usually in the 30s, but do not drop much lower at night along the southern rim. The winds are always blustery, and it gets colder as you go inland.
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