#201: Chris and Amy recap all the takeaways and planning tactics from two recent trips to Iceland (with All the Hacks listeners and the Big Island of Hawaii.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/iceland-hawaii-trip-recap
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Iceland
Hot Springs
Hvammsvík
Blue Lagoon
West
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Hótel Búðir
Reykjavík
The Icelandic Punk Museum
The Icelandic Phallological Museum
Restaurants: Sumac Grill+Drinks | ÓX
Icelandic Hot Dog: Bæjarins Beztu
South
Thórsmörk
Skálakot Manor Hotel and Horseback Riding Tours
Traveling to Iceland with points & miles in 2024
Top Super Jeep Tours in Iceland
Travel Backpacks by Tortuga
Hawaii
Kids Travel Gear
JetKids™ by Stokke® BedBox™
RideSafer Travel Vest
Hotels
Mauna Lani
Fairmont Orchid
Food & Drinks
Lava Lava Beach Club
Da Poke Shack
On the Rocks
National Car Rental: Emerald Club Benefits
Southwest Family Boarding
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:20) Overall Thoughts on Iceland
(05:37) Our Hot Springs Experience
(07:43) The Magical Northern Lights
(10:01) Eating Fermented Shark
(10:52) Why It’s Important to Meet the Locals
(11:52) Walking Around Reykjavik
(15:15) Icelandic Hot Dogs: Bæjarins Beztu
(19:34) Traveling Around Iceland in Super Jeeps
(21:53) The Types of Waterfalls Across Iceland
(23:47) The Uniqueness of Icelandic Culture
(28:29) Travel Logistics in Iceland
(34:06) Expenses & Payment Options in Iceland
(37:50) ATH Iceland Trip 2025
(40:41) Intro to the Hawaii Trip
(41:53) The Best Ways to Fly to Hawaii
(46:28) Southwest Family Boarding Trick
(47:52) Renting Cars in Hawaii
(51:17) Properties We Stayed at in Hawaii
(54:44) Food: Room Service, Kids Menu & Fine Dining
(58:05) Free & Unique Hotel Perks
(1:00:23) Fun Activities and Spots in Hawaii
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