Visit Elliðaey (Björk Island), Iceland

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Elliðaey is the third largest island (0.46 km2 (0.18 sq mi)) of the Westman Islands, located south of Iceland. The island is uninhabited, but has a large hunting lodge, constructed in 1953. The Elliðaey Hunting Association built the house to support their puffin hunts on the island. The little white house lacks electricity, running water and even indoor plumbing. However, it does boast its own sauna, essential after a long day of hunting, which is fed by a natural rainwater collection system. In 2000, the (then) Prime Minister of Iceland, Davið Oddsson, drew criticism when he tried to present the island to the singer Björk as a gift, to thank her for her contribution to raising the international profile of Iceland. Icelandic Prime Minister David Oddsson, who calls Bjork "our beloved singer", told his parliament: "We ought to do everything we can for her and show her as much respect as possible." His offer was withdrawn after much local protest. The island is four miles from mainland Iceland and can only be readhed by boat or helicopter.

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