by Caitlin Kenney

Benet Wilson posted this indicator to the Planet Money Facebook group:

I am on the email blast list for Icelandair, even though they don't fly out of Baltimore anymore. Considering Iceland's contribution to the global economic meltdown — which I learned about on Planet Money — I found their latest blast most interesting. They are trying to spur travel to their bankrupt country by offering a "Stimulus Package."

 

For $679, you get air fare and a Stimulus Voucher good for various goods and services in Iceland, including: A special discounted stimulus dinner, 2 for 1 Laugar Spa admission, discount on skin care products at the famed Blue Lagoon and much more. You also get 2 nights in a hotel and a Scandinavian breakfast. I just love the irony!

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