Its capital, Reykjavik, is a gateway to fjords and glaciers. But for the trendy crowd - Reykjavik is exactly where it's at. Reykjavik, this year, is one of Europe's 9 culture capitals. And although it may seem like another world - it's only a 5 hour flight from New York. A city so cool it's hot.
Weekends are wild with dancing 'til dawn.
Smokey caf scenes, complete with cellphone conversation. Reykjavik is next door to nature. One way to explore the jagged countryside is on the back of an Icelandic horse. After which, you'll want to rest on a bench by the art deco Hotel Borg. Oahu's location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean makes it a great spot for a vacation, when you are looking for your own private bit of paradise.