One of the airlines that I have wanted to travel with is finally returning to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. After nearly 15 years, Icelandair returns with four weekly round-trip flights to Reykjavik (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays) on a Boeing 767.

 One of the best things you can expect when flying with Icelandair is not only connections to over 20 other European cities but their well-promoted “free stopover” in Iceland. The “Stopover Buddy” is a unique opportunity for travelers to have an authentic Icelandic experience with an Icelandair staff member to show you around! The best part is that it’s free—but for a limited time, so hurry!

Top six places I want to visit in Iceland

I haven’t been to Iceland, but, like any good traveler, I already have a mental bucket list of places I want to visit and food I want to try! Plus, I have plenty of inspiration from the movie “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.”

1. Skaftafell Ice Cave, Vatnajökull National Park

 

Skaftafell Ice Cave, Vatnajökull National Park The land of ice – country is literally covered in ice and snow. The overwhelmingly beautiful ice caves attract adventurers. The travel agencies organize trips to the glaciers, from where the caves can be visited. It is best to visit the cave In winter, when the ice doesn’t melt and is safe to enter. ©Einar Runar Sigurdsson #Iceland #SkaftafellIceCave #Skaftafel #IceCave #Cave #VatnajökullNationalPark #Vatnajökull #travel #traveler #traveling #tour #tourism #tourist #promo #promopackage #tourpackage #package #travelpackage #AmkorTravel #AmkorTravelandTours

A photo posted by Amkor Travel & Tours Inc. (@amkortravel) on Jan 19, 2016 at 6:33pm PST

2. Pylsa hot dog

 

. “宇宙一美味しいホットドッグ🌭” と言われているところへ😆 #hotdog #pylsur #soulfood #eatup #yum #reykjavik

A photo posted by Misato (@mis_aaah.x) on Feb 25, 2016 at 9:21am PST

3. Dettifoss Waterfall

 

Iceland! Beautiful waterfalls on offer, this one, Dettifoss, said to be the largest in Europe in terms of volume of water, is breathtaking as you peer over the edge and feel the raw power below and the spray misting above. Thanks @restlesschildcz for the photo, nice work as always, #iceland #waterfall #dettifoss #dettifosswaterfall #explore #roadtrip #couchsurfing #waterfalls #tagesforlikes @adventureforalan

A photo posted by Alan Macleod (@adventureforalan) on Jan 3, 2016 at 3:35am PST

4. Hangikjöt  (Smoked Lamb)

 

Hangikjötið stóð sko fyrir sínu 🙂 // Christmas Day dinner, smoked ‘hanged-lamb’ 🙂 #christmas #jól #hangikjöt

A photo posted by Bryndís Gunnarsdóttir (@bryndisdaughterofgunnar) on Dec 25, 2015 at 12:45pm PST

5. Gullfoss Waterfall

 

#Iceland 😍 #GettingMyGeologyNerdOn #Gullfoss #GullfossWaterfall #Snow #Ice #Beautiful #ITSSOCOLD #Landoficeandfire #Nature #Waterfall #River

A photo posted by Ellie (@elliecotterill) on Feb 26, 2016 at 1:22am PST

6. Blue Lagoon

 

블루라군 #bluelagoon

A photo posted by @wjdthrlam on Feb 26, 2016 at 8:04am PST

7. Bonus Extra

Having a drink on any vacation is a must, so be sure to try Reyka Vodka or Fjallagrasa Moss Schnapps (we’re really curious about this last one!)

 

Moss schnapps from Iceland. Nothing quite like it. #fjallagrasa

A photo posted by @angstriddim on Jan 3, 2016 at 6:58pm PST