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If you go Iceland

The Northern lights in Iceland. Ragnar Th. Sigurdsson/ARCTIC IMAGES/ARCTIC I

HOW TO GET THERE

Icelandair offers daily flights to Keflavik International Airport from Boston. One-way trips generally start at $400 (depending on travel days and time of year). The airline offers numerous package tours.

WHERE TO STAY

Kvosin Hotel

Kirkjutorg 101, Reykjavik

www.kvosinhotel.is

011-354-571-4460

Stylish, modern rooms in an ideal downtown location. It’s like having your own microapartment. Starting at $300 a night; seasonal rates.

Hotel Budir

Snaefellsnes 365, Budir

www.hotelbudir.is

011-354-435-6700

This cozy charmer sits in what feels like the middle of nowhere. The sophisticated hotel restaurant with a fresh seafood menu is worth visiting, even if you aren’t staying here. Starting at $179 a night; seasonal rates.

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Hotel Ranga

Sudurlandsvegur 851, Hella

www.hotelranga.is

011-354-487-5700

The resort feels like a giant hunting lodge, but with a massive dining hall, bar, and hot tubs for soaking and watching the northern lights (if you’re lucky). Starting at $300 a night; seasonal rates.

WHERE TO EAT

Restaurant Kol

Skolavoroustigur 40, Reykjavík

www.kolrestaurant.is

011-354-517-7474

Excellent craft cocktails and unique twists on Icelandic comfort foods are served in a chic interior. A three-course menu $53, eight courses for $65. Entrees start at $30.


Christopher Muther can be reached at muther@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @Chris_Muther