Nordic wellness and geothermal escapes

Built into Icelandic lava: private Blue Lagoon access, 62 lava-rock suites, and the world's most famous geothermal spa experience for overnight guests, 20 minutes from Keflavík

Europe's glacier lagoon hotel: Jökulsárlón icebergs, Vatnajökull ice caves, Diamond Beach at the door, and Iceland's most remote Ring Road overnight base

Mirrored ÖÖD houses facing Hekla Volcano with Northern Lights Lounge hot tub and sauna

Mid-Atlantic Ridge hotel: northern lights hot tubs, Silfra tectonic diving, and Icelandic design above Lake Thingvallavatn, 45 minutes from Reykjavík

Exclusive Arctic farm on Iceland's Troll Peninsula: heli-skiing in winter, Arctic surfing in summer, northern lights, 13 rooms, and the entire property is yours alone