Reykjavik, Iceland

The Music Scene: Björk is just the tip of an Icelandic musical iceberg that includes many talented and alternative artists who play the all-night clubs around Austurvöllur Square and elsewhere downtown.

Golfing Under the Midnight Sun: Keilir Golf Club and several other courses in the metro area offer that rare opportunity of playing a round of 18 in the middle of the night (summer only, of course).

Blue Lagoon: Iceland's renowned hot springs should be at the top of your to-do list. If you can, visit after sundown during summer "white nights," when an eerie blue twilight bathes the entire complex. 

Glaciers and Geysers: Reykjavik is the jumping-off point for daytrips into an Icelandic wilderness spangled with glaciers and geyser fields, waterfalls, and live volcanoes.

Foodies: Thanks to the rise of pioneering young Icelandic chefs, Reykjavik has graduated from culinary wasteland into one of Europe's restaurant stars.

Nature Lovers: Whether its hiking and horseback riding or more rugged pursuits like snowmobiling and sea kayaking, this is a great place to explore the great outdoors.

Bring a Jacket: Even in the middle of summer, the Icelandic capital is often damp and chilly — especially after dark.

Bargains Are Few and Far Between: Expect to pay more for meals, drinks, transportation, and souvenirs here than you would in other comparable cities.