Knowing what to expect can make your dream getaway even better, so whatever you plan to do on your trip...

Remember these handy tips

- Dress appropriately for the weather. The Gulf Stream keeps Iceland temperate for this latitude (winter temperatures average around 0C, summer 11C), but it also whips up a lot of rain and wind, so bring warm, waterproof, windproof clothing.

 - Speaking of clothing, bring comfortable footwear , and not just if you plan on a rambler’s holiday – the best way to get around Reykjavík is by foot.

 - Queues at the airport bureau de change? Don’t worry – almost everybody and everything in Iceland, from taxi and bus drivers to luxury spas, accept credit cards.

 - Speaking of money… keep your receipts . A Christmas holiday spending spree is so much better when you can reclaim the VAT on goods at the airport.

 - Know what to expect from the seasons .Summer brings the midnight sun and a host of activities, whales arrive in late summer, while winter brings the Northern Lights and an ideal setting for a romantic luxury break.

 - Book accommodation before arrival. It makes that family holiday or romantic break much easier. Also enquire about early check-in, and see what tours your hotel can arrange.

 - Throw away all preconceptions about Icelandic people. They, like their island, are a world apart, and, like their landscape, are warm beneath their cool exterior.

 - Don’t go out on the town too early. Most nightlife gets going around midnight, so be prepared for late nights, and embrace the fact that time is treated differently in Iceland.

 - Bring a camera. The sights are awe-inspiring - you will want to capture them.

 - Prepare to be amazed at every turn . Iceland is so otherworldly that much of what you will see is unmatched anywhere else on Earth, and believe what your eyes see, it really is that great.

And there you have the 10 Quick Tips for Visiting Iceland.