2-suite hotel encircled by the Blue Lagoon
We all have our go-to lotions and potions, but at Travel Bitch HQ, our favourite is the Blue Lagoon. Geothermal seawater filled with powerful silica, algae and minerals whose benefits could fill an encyclopaedia. Utterly extraordinary, we’re not the lagoon’s only fans, National Geographic named it one of the world’s wonders. And there’s nowhere better to experience the Blue Lagoon than the Retreat.
Channelling the shapes, colours, and patterns of the surrounding environment, the Retreat is timelessly sophisticated, connecting you with a captivating environment. Despite its luxurious creds, the destination feels somewhat informal with an attentive host at hand to act as your guide, activity manager and Northern Lights-alerter whenever you so wish. They will even help you decide on the ultimate treatment(s) for you at the hotel’s underground spa or the ultra-exclusive spa-within-a-spa.
Before or after taking a well-deserved dip in the Blue Lagoon, head to the terrace. Truly the place for experiencing the enchanting beauty of the Retreat’s otherworldly surroundings – the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun, lava flows that stretch all the way to the horizon—and the astrological wonder of the arctic sky.
And if you’re feeling peckish: Moss offers a la carte and set menus that move effortlessly from the mountains, to the farmlands, to the rivers, to the oceans, each dish opens the door to the living heritage and diverse delights of Icelandic cuisine. Meanwhile, the Chef’s Table will take you on a seven-course journey founded on heritage, tradition and reinvention and served on a table made of lava rock. It goes without saying that the Retreat also boasts an impressive curation of Old and New World Wines, with a focus on Bordeaux and Burgundy and the timeless heritage any oenophile can admire.
