Thingvellir National Park

"A destination for witnessing natural phenomena like solar eclipses, providing a unique travel experience."

"A popular tourist destination for northern lights viewing, with convenient access from Reykjavik and scenic landscapes." - Stefanie Waldek Stefanie Waldek Stefanie Waldek is a Brooklyn-based travel writer with over six years of experience. She covers various destinations, hotels, and travel products for TripSavvy. Travel + Leisure Editorial G

"Iceland is renowned for its serene landscapes, offering vast stretches of untamed terrain, towering glaciers, hot springs, and black sand beaches. It is considered the top destination for quiet vacations due to its low noise and light pollution, minimal traffic congestion, and high Global Peace Index score." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare

"An island nation defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and lava fields. It's a key location for training in cold weather and cross-country skiing."

"Best location to witness the return of aurora season with potentially the brightest northern lights in decades." - Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer covering culture and adventure for Travel + Leisure Outside, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines