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3 0 0 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I chocolate store and a state-of-the-art gym to undo the damage afterwards. The Alda Deluxe Rooms include modern amenities such as a walk-in shower, 40" Samsung HDTV and free access to high speedWi-Fi internet, as well as a fine view over the mountains and the North Atlantic Ocean. Another bonus for opting for the Alda is that it’s a stone’s throw from the Argentina Steakhouse – a favourite restaurant with Icelander s since 1989 and arguably the best steak to be had outside of Buenos Aires. As tourism thrives in Iceland, the number of guided tours from trusted companies has also increased. There is so much to see in fairly close proximity to the capital, that a day trip can be easily factored into the first part of your day. One of the most popular trips is known as the ‘Golden Circle’. Established this year by three brothers, Your Day Tours (www.yourdaytours.com) off ers trips that whisk you off to see some jaw dropping sights, and the guide keeps guests entertained between attractions with Icelandic music, local delicacies and plenty of insight into Iceland and its people. On the Golden Circle tour you’ll visit Thingvellir National Park, the Great Geysir and the gargantuan Gullfoss waterfall. For added action contact Sterna Travel (www.sternatravel.com). Th is established company offers a range of tours, including a Glacier snowmobile tour. Following a visit to the Volcanic Eruption Center to learn about the infamous Eyjafjallajökull