Hvolsvöllur, Iceland

Essentials
Stay: Airbnb: "South Eyjafjallajokull Modern House"
Waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss; Gljúfrabúi; Skógafoss
Things To Do: Ice Cave Hike; Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths; Solheimasandur Plane Wreck Hike; Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool
Eat & Drink: Sudur Vik; Smiðjan Brugghús
Picture Perfect: Dyrhólaey Lighthouse; Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Hálsanefshellir Cave, and Reynisdrangar Rock Formations; Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon; Diamond Beach; Jökulsálón Glacier Lagoon
Pro Tip: Puffins The Westman Islands is a good option for a remote day trip. Grab a bite at Slippurinn, sip a pint at The Brothers Brewery, climb Eldfell's ashy summit, and keep your eyes peeled for puffins.

Ryan Duffey