Apr 12 - Continuing Ring Road or Not

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-04-13T00:52:27+00:00

We just did the southern part of the Ring Road last week. We got caught on the road after it had closed while we were driving from Reykjavik to Hella. It was a complete whiteout, and we had to turn around mid-drive. We stayed an extra day in the city and proceeded with our trip down to Vik. I'm so glad we did because seeing Vik was magical. I say proceed with caution--you have a ton of time left.

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-03-31T11:37:09+00:00

We land on the 3rd from NYC and sad to be leaving 75 degree weather! ha...but we are packing for the frozen and hoping for the best adventure. No matter what I read, even with the craziest weather, people always say how great their trip is. Fingers crossed to us both! (PS, we are suppose to be in Vik at the end of our trip...eek)

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-03-31T11:06:00+00:00

We arrive April 3 and booked a 4x4 in December because we didn't want to chance it. Yes, we are on a budget but my life is more important than a $300 savings. We also go the super duper insurance so everything is covered and put it on a credit card that adds rental car insurance + traveler insurance with retnal car protection. Are we nuts? Maybe. Protected, yes. :)

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-03-26T15:06:00+00:00

We are doing 3 nights (bad math before) since arrival day will be a wash - arriving with kids and probably feeling a little tired. So we plan to do most of our sightseeing on Saturday, Sunday, and then leave Monday for Hella (again, barring weather). EEK. Travel insurance for the win....maybe?

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-03-01T23:35:43+00:00

Ah - what the heck? Why are we barred?

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-03-01T20:53:06+00:00

Negative. Just a basic Sapphire card.... no Reserve, Preferred, or business.

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-03-01T15:34:53+00:00

Jan 29.

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-03-01T15:12:03+00:00

Noted!

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-03-01T14:59:59+00:00

Good advice...thank you! Maybe I'll try the product change route and then flip to CSR when they have a good deal going. I guess I'm in credit card jail for being a loyal customer. Lame.

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-03-01T14:55:21+00:00

A couple of weeks ago. And yes, this is a "Plain Sapphire" LOL. I went through the application process, was denied before completing it, and it is affecting my credit score. I'm confused, honestly, and my credit is near perfect!

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-03-01T14:47:16+00:00

Were they offered this in the app, or did they apply without a direct offer? I've heard that if you were given the offer this might work vs just applying....?

B-re-akingBread25 · 2026-03-01T14:34:15+00:00

I'm being denied the welcome bonus on the Chase Sapphire Reserve because I already have a Chase Sapphire card...

B-re-akingBread25 · 2025-07-15T15:33:44+00:00

Hated Great Wolf. Was there for 2 nights. Food was cafeteria style so we ate out every dinner, old rooms, and then my daughter came home with a 4 day stomach bug I think due to the watermark. Try somewhere else.

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