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The same questions, answered side by side for October. We don't pick a winner — the trade-offs are the point.
Ice caves under Vatnajökull
Iceland
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| In October | -3°C21 rainy days |
| Flying time | 8h 50mfrom Los Angeles |
| Ideal stay | 2 nights on the south coast |
| Best for | Adventure seekers · Photographers · Couples |
| The feel of it | Blue, cold, geologically humbling |
| Where people stay | Hofnor Hali and the farms near Jokulsarlon |
| Getting around | A car is close to essential |
| Money and language | ISKIcelandic |
| Accommodation | Very expensive |