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CCP Adida
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Posted - 2010.12.02 23:28:00 -
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Thank you for making the thread. I've stickied it 
Adida
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CCP Tyr
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Posted - 2010.12.07 14:41:00 -
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Greetings Fanfest Attendees!
We are aware of the issues with some of the Icelandair packages and are working with them and will try to solve these issues as soon as possible.
- Make France package available
- Add special CCP trips to Germany and Netherlands packages
- The reason Canadian packages from Icelandair only fly via America is because Icelandair is simply not flying from Canada during this time according to them.
Dohop.com is a great site for finding the best way to travel to Iceland. I encourage anyone that can't find an Icelandair package for them to check it out.
Cost saving tip: Norden Voyager Card
Names on Badges: Like always, you will be able to write whatever on your pass. Some EVE players for very good reasons do not want their names on the badges. They might be trying to get some Alliance leader drunk and let a secret slip or whatever 
Soaking in the Blue Lagoon for more than one hour is not suggested. It can be quite hot. Those that want to stay longer can simply take a later bus back to Reykjavik on their own or grab a Taxi and make a run for the airport. The reason for the tight window is that most of us will have a huge hangover from the Party at the Top of the World and need to wake up in time for the trip  and a lot of people have to be at the airport in time for their afternoon flight back home the same day.
Information and registration for the CCP special trips (Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon) will be added to the Fanfest site as soon as possible.
Links to some good sites that give information about Iceland and Reykjavfk:
grapevine.is - Your essential guide to life, travel and entertainment in Iceland
InspiredbyIceland.com - Get Inspired by Iceland! There is even a video clip of CCP Hellmar explaining how he/CCP is inspired by Iceland.
visiticeland - Your official guide to Iceland
I also suspect that EON might have a a lot of Fanfest information in their next issue. You do not want to miss that.
For special requests regarding the age limit and still wanting to go accompanied by a parent, please send them to [email protected] or any other questions you might have regarding anything.
Hope this helps!
CCP Tyr
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CCP Tyr
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Posted - 2010.12.07 17:15:00 -
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 Originally by: Voi Tzout
Are the Blue Lagoon and Golden Circle parts bookable separate from icelandair as looking at a different carrier so I can fly from Gatwick. Hoping the coach/bus element for the two above items are part of the events not the icelandair package as such so I could still get dropped off at the airport afterwards. ;)
Short answer: Yes
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CCP Tyr
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Posted - 2011.01.17 10:38:00 -
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Originally by: Eelora
O.K Great thread but I have some very important questions that haven't been asked yet.
1) Who's picking me up at the airport? (I don't like to be kept waiting and they Better have a fast car to make that 40km trip fast!)
2) What forms of payment will be accepted for the sielent auction?
3) Do I need to rent a car or will staying at one of the close-by hotels get me to everything associated with fanfest? (with in walking distance?)
4) How expensive are DUI's in Iceland?
5) How's the bus system there? Does it run all night?
6) How much does a bottles of Jack or Crown cost in Iceland? Can I import them? Does anyone want to buy some?
7) No really how much do they cost and can we bring them into the country?
8) What time do Bar's open and close in Iceland? (ie) on average?
9) Can you put something in EVE with a koala bear on it so my wife will like the game and not nag me when I play too long? (If anybody from "down under" is coming can you bring my wife a koala?)
Thanks for the help!
Waiting for the booze question to be answered :)
Hi Eelora!
6) How much does a bottles of Jack or Crown cost in Iceland? Can I import them? Does anyone want to buy some?
This is taken from the Directorate of Customs:
Alcoholic beverages and tobaccos:
In addition to goods referred to above, travelers can import duty-free alcoholic beverages and tobacco products as follows:
1 liter spirits and 1 liter wine or
3 liters wine or
1 liter spirits and 6 liters beer or
1,5 liter wine and 6 liters beer.
Spirits comprise alcoholic beverages containing more than 21% alcohol; wines comprise alcoholic beverages, other than beer, containing 21% alcohol or less.
200 cigarettes or 250 g of other tobacco products
The minimum age for bringing alcoholic beverages into Iceland is 20 years and 18 years for tobaccos.
So yes, you can import the stuff but only so little. You should bring as much as you can because it is expensive in Iceland. Alcohol is only available in The State Alcohol and Tobacco Company of Iceland aka Vfnb·=in. You can of course buy whatever at bars and such but then again at bar prices. There is no 7-11 with cold beers in the fridge.
A bottle of Jack from Vfnb·=in sets you back around 6300 ISK (54 USD / 40 EUR). A bottle of Jack at a bar.....Not recommended.
A 0,5 liter beer at Vfnb·=in: 250 - 350 ISK
A 0,5 liter beer at a bar: 600 - 900 ISK
8) What time do Bar's open and close in Iceland? (ie) on average?
They open early and close very late. Usually around 5 or 6 in the morning. Good times!
I hope this helps!
Look forward to seeing you all at Fanfest!
CCP Tyr
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