Iceland & Hawaii: Trip Reports and Travel Hacks

#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. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/iceland-hawaii-trip-recap Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals 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 Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices