WANTED: 24HR PARTY CAPITAL SEEKS 24HR PARTY PEOPLE!

Iceland’s summer sun makes night and day merge together, making Reykjavik the ultimate party destination.

When summer comes in Britain, we revel in the long summer nights that enable us to enjoy our limited al fresco lifestyle; sales of instant barbecue’s go through the roof and pubs, bars and restaurants draw crowds to their otherwise deserted outdoor terraces; we essentially become happier people. Imagine the effect 24 daylight has on Icelanders, who during the winter months often see as little as 3hrs daylight.

June through August, Reykjavik - Europe’s capital of cool - will become the ultimate party destination, enjoying endless sunshine, which spurns an influx of fashionable party people to take advantage of the city’s kitsch and funky club, bar culture. Some of the most exclusive venues, like Mohjito only open during summer months, where situated at the very top of a grand old building in Reykjavik’s chicest district, revellers sip cool cocktails and literally dance the night away well into the following day.

This ‘Ibiza on ice’ is still relatively undiscovered and retains its charm and unique style, so you don’t feel as though tourism has had an overwhelming impact on the culture. Walking down Reykjavik’s main street, Laugavegur at 1am on a Saturday night to find the sun rising and the streets full of people just starting to party, you wonder whether anyone else knows about it.

Despite Iceland’s popularity amongst celebrities, it doesn’t have to break the bank, with more cost effective packages becoming readily available. Iceland Express, Iceland’s low fare airline are offering summer deals from £249pp for 5 days, including return flights and 4 nights at selected hotels. Details available at www.icelandexpress.com.