Iceland & Hawaii: Trip Reports and Travel Tips

#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.

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Resources Mentioned

ATH Podcast

• Iceland Trip 2025: Sign Up
• Hotel Upgrade Program
• Ep #115: Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure with Brandon Presser
• Ep #66: Rental Cars: Saving Money, Avoiding Fees and All the Secret Tricks with Jonathan Weinberg
• Chris + Amy AMA: Submit Questions
• Email us for questions, tips, deals and feedback

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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