Horray!Iceland has gone throughto the Euro 2016 quarterfinals. Football was introduced to the Icelandics by British shipmates in the late 19th Century. Now that they've defeated England for the first time ever, we're excited to see how far they'll go! Putting Iceland on the map, let's explore this magical arctic country together.

1. Iceland is not icy, it's actually green!

Photographing the spectacularAurora Borealis (commonly known as the Northern Ligthts), isn't as simple as you think. Here at Charlotte Travel, our Northern Lights Travel Specialists experienced shooting these lights dancing across the sky late last year. Here are 10 simple, easy and non-technical tips for you to capture this beautiful natural phenomena.

This year, the Telegraph voted Cape Town as the world's best cityand we know exactly why. Here at Charlotte Travel, we've experienced Cape Town inside out - from the wine, to the food to the penguins (yes there are penguins!) and we've all fallen completely head over heels in love with this place.

REASON #1: HISTORY

Solar Activity occurs roughly in an 11-year cycle and we are now at the peak of that cycle, making 2024 the best time to see this spectacular phenomena for the next decade. We have assembled the best possible selection of aurora viewing experiences that place you in comfortable surroundings away from city-based light pollution to maximise your encounter with this amazing phenomena. We offer a variety of travel experiences, including self-drive, escorted tours, lake and coastal cruising and independent touring.