If you want to stay RIGHT at the Blue Lagoon, you should stay at the The Retreat Hotel. It is a true luxury experience with views of the Blue Lagoon from bed and other high end amenities. You will have access to your own private changing suite, the retreat spa, and even a hidden exclusive spa. It comes with a hefty price tag, but may be worth the splurge for this once in a lifetime experience! Photo from Booking.com There's also a traditional Finnish wooden sauna and a steam bath with a window out to the lagoon. Next to the sauna is a human-made waterfall. The strength of the hot water crashing down on your shoulders will relieve any tension you might have in your muscles.

You can also choose to walk between tectonic plates on the Bridge Between Continents, hike up the cone-shaped Keilir mountain or visit the lava cave Leidarendi by the Blue Mountains (Blafjoll). The Blue Lagoon has expanded into a facility that includes multiple hotels, restaurants and spas. Because of its popularity over the last couple of years, they are continually expanding. Many people wonder when's the best time to visit, both in terms of the time of day and season. The least popular slots to book are the first ones in the morning and the last ones in the day. There may be fewer people around at 9 a.m., and you may be able to book a slot with shorter notice.

Before going, I wondered if the bottom of the lagoon felt sandy like a beach. The answer is no. It actually feels like the bottom of a pool. It’s hard, and feels like you are walking on concrete. 4.THE BLUE COLOR COMES FROM SILICA The restaurant not only has good looking food, but amazing architecture and views as well. It is built into the side of an 800-year-old lave cliff with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the steaming lagoon. Iceland has a long history of utilizing the country's geothermal energy. It has been used for heating buildings and cooking (such as baking bread by burying it in the ground). Before I went to Iceland the first time, I did a lot of research and everything I read about the Blue Lagoon said that you are required to:

The Blue Lagoon is located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, much closer to Keflavik International Airport than Reykjavik. Going to the Blue Lagoon en route to Keflavik airport will save you time. The Blue Lagoon Iceland is the perfect place to chill out for a bit before your flight. It’s our number one question for Stymir, who takes it in his stride. He must have to answer this question a lot. The answer is, the Blue Lagoon is so blue because of all the silica reflecting the sunlight. It can look even bluer when the sky is clear, but it still looks pretty Smurf-like in the snow. Has the water always been hot here? Visiting the Blue Lagoon Iceland is a must for anyone visiting this awesome adventure destination! The Blue Lagoon is the most popular tourist attraction in Iceland — it seems like nearly every traveler who visits Iceland works a trip to the famous Blue Lagoon into their itinerary. Yeah, sure, if you totally WANT and NEED to take some, don’t trust those waterproof phone pouches. Mine states that it’s not suitable for water temps above 30°C. There were a few nice lifeguards that would take your phone/camera and snap some pics for you. You’ll leave through the gift shop…

The Algae Mask: There’s nothing like a little Blue Lagoon-grown algae to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. This one is applied after the scrub and deep cleanse, and it’s really good for re-invigorating dry skin. The lagoon is on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, renowned for its barren landscapes and cone-shaped volcanoes. It's only a 14-mile (23-kilometer) drive from Keflavik International Airport. From the Icelandic capital city of Reykjavik to Blue Lagoon is 30 miles (49 kilometers). That makes it the perfect first stop when arriving in Iceland or the last stop before leaving the country.