The Blue Lagoon is Iceland’s most famous geothermal spa. Located on lava fields in the Reykjanes Peninsula, the geothermal waters contain silica, algae, and additional minerals that are said to have healing effects on skin. Because of the many known benefits of visiting, the Blue Lagoon is popular among travelers and locals alike. The Blue Lagoon is also a convenient 15-minute drive from Keflavik International Airport and offers Icelandic comfort in the warm and healing waters.
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The global financial crisis of 2008 affected many countries, and Iceland was among those hit the hardest. While this could have been the start of a collapse of the country, Icelanders joined together, jailed bankers, and pulled themselves up from almost nothing. This phenomenon has created a renaissance in Iceland and as a result it is now attracting millions of tourists. In 2017 so far, there have been one million tourists from January to June alone, and I was fortunate enough to be one of them. Everything about this easy-going and culturally rich city drew me in, and my Icelandic experience became one of the favorite trips I’ve ever taken.
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With Iceland’s popularity at an all-time high, finding a luxury travel company in the country can sometimes be a challenge. Luckily, Frontiers has a well-established relationship with Private Travel Iceland, the premiere luxury travel company in the country. I was fortunate to spend a fantastic week with PTI exploring the country alongside my colleague Leigh and three other advisors from around the United States. We had the opportunity to see most of the main attractions that bring people to Iceland, including the Golden Circle, South Shore, Thorsmork, and of course the city of Reykjavik.
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