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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
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Stylist
Why Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is the ultimate place to see the Northern Lights
4th February 2020
The incredible Northern Lights can be seen until April 2020. Read on Stylist
Dezeen
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4th February 2020
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El País
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Dezeen
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland immerses guests in nature
16th December 2019
Design Group Italia chief design officer Sigurdur Thorsteinsson explains how The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland immerses guests in nature in this video produced by Dezeen for the AHEAD awards.. The 62-room resort hotel is embedded in the lava formations and turquoise geothermal pools of Iceland's Blue Lagoon complex, which is Read on Dezeen
Business Insider
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AHEAD 2019得獎：最佳5大歐洲酒店 – Vogue Hong Kong
27th November 2019
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How to See Iceland’s Northern Lights — Winter 2020
21st November 2019
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The Telegraph
The perfect holiday in Iceland – our expert's ultimate two-week itinerary
19th November 2019
Iceland is magnificent. This low-key island in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean will not fail to impress. From craggy volcanoes, to cliffs festooned with thundering waterfalls and glaciers creeping down to black-sand beaches, the landscape feels like the ends of the earth, even though it’s only a short Read on The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Iceland Diamond Circle Adventure Itinerary
18th November 2019
This trip with luxury travel advisors Black Tomato lets you experience the beauty of northern Iceland, from lava fields to waterfalls to humpback whale safaris. The trip outline also includes a swim in Blue Lagoon and a guided journey through Mývatn, a region known for its Viking history. Read on Travel + Leisure
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T&C’s adventures in Iceland
1st October 2019
With enchanting blue waters, black volcanic rock and mountainous terrain, Iceland offers an otherworldly experience. Its growing portfolio of luxury hotels also means it has seen a considerable rise in tourism over the past decade, with 2.5 million people visiting last year, up by 5.4 per cent in 2017. The Read on Town & Country
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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Norðurljósavegur 11, Grindavík
63.879849°N -22.451749°E
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24 hour reception
Free wi-fi
Free parking
61 rooms
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Check in: 1500 Check out: 1100
Hotel Facilities
24-hour front desk / Bell staff/porter / Complimentary breakfast / Free high speed internet connection / Free parking / Laundry/Valet service / Multilingual staff / Safe deposit box / Sauna / Spa