Buy alcohol for your WHOLE trip at duty free when you land at Keflavík. There’s a little supermarket right next to luggage collection - use it. Drinks here are almost HALF the price you’ll pay normally. Once you’re in Iceland, the only place you get buy beer or wine are the state-run Vínbúðin stores which are only open from 11-18. Also, the “Pilsner” available in supermarkets is actually super-low-alcohol pseudo-beer which should be avoided.

The speed limit is 90kph and speed cameras are common. But don’t go too slowly either: It drives the locals crazy. Drive at a steady 90 (to 95kph). Be careful on the gravel roads (a road can become gravel quite suddenly) and note that bridges are often single lane. Don’t drive off road, and resist the urge to pull over and take photos - there are always official stopping points nearby. Also look out for sheep and birds on the road - this happens a lot.

This isn’t too relevant for the wedding weekend, but for those staying longer - check the weather and be ready to change your plans if big storms roll through. The Icelandic Met Office website is available in English. Even in summer, storms can close roads leaving tourists stranded. A quick look before you set out is always a good idea.

Find a Bónus, Krónan or Netto and make a detour to shop there. Avoid doing any major shopping at the tourist-focused 10/11 convenience stores in downtown Reykjavík. You can always pay with a card in Iceland: Don’t bother getting cash; you won’t need it.

The Blue Lagoon is not great to be honest. You’ll have a cheaper and more authentic experience at the Secret Lagoon in Fluðir (we have a group booking for the Sunday after the wedding), or if you’re traveling to the to North then check out the Myvatn Nature Baths which are less busy and just better. Another inside tip is the Sky Lagoon in Reykjavík - it’s not cheap; but we’re reliably informed that the experience is worth it.

Icelandic tap water tastes amazing and you can always drink it - don’t buy bottled water. BUT you can only drink water from the cold tap! It might be tempting to use the almost boiling water from the hot tap for making tea … but you don’t want to be doing that as it will be distinctly sulphurous. Especially in Reykjavík, the hot water can smell kind of eggy - but there’s nothing wrong it with it for washing (it’s actually full of healthy minerals) and Icelanders don’t notice the smell. So just roll with it basically.