Take a stroll in downtown Reykjavík: You're going to want to save some time to explore, because this town is cute, warm, and friendly. If you can, take out all your jewelry beforehand-my nose ring and septum piercing were BURNING after sitting for just thirty seconds in the steam. I will say, the sauna and steam room, like the ritual at Sky Lagoon, are pretty intense. I also checked out some of the other facilities, like the Hamman, steam room, and sauna. My skin? The pictures speak for themselves. Then, when it came time to get pampered, I went for a facial treatment. They had everything from a steam room to a relaxation bar and even Nordic wet areas to check out pre- and- post-treatment, which I def took advantage of. Relax and unwind at the spa: Idk if it's because this was my first time visiting a spa ever, but my experience at the hotel's in-house spa was unworldly. But if you're one of the few brave souls who can endure it, your body will feel effing amazing afterward. I'm not gonna give you a play-by-play, but essentially, it's supposed to cleanse your body from the inside out using warm water, cold water, dry air, cold air, and warm steam. Basically, Iceland is all about natural healing and wellness, and this traditional circuit is meant to put your body to the test. While I was there, I also tried the seven-step ritual Sky Lagoon is famous for. There's also a swim-up bar where you can order specialty cocktails, or be like moi and drink Icelandic wine. It's a volcanic hot spring overlooking the horizon, so you can bathe in the warm water while watching the sunset (or sunrise, depending on how early you get there). It's less crowded, for one, and it has an unbelievable view of the Atlantic Ocean. Take a dip in the Sky Lagoon: A lot of people visit the Insta-famous Blue Lagoon when they're in Iceland, but my advice is to skip it and head to its sister location, the Sky Lagoon. You bet I took some time to lounge in my robe fully nude, drinking champs, and enjoying all the luxuries The EDITION had to offer. The slippers were like walking on clouds, fr. Now, I've worn lots of robes-it's my family's go-to holiday gift-but when I say this hotel's robe felt like baby lotion on my skin.I am not exaggerating. As an added touch, the room also came with Le Labo amenities, a fully-stocked mini-bar, and a robe and slipper combo. I got a guest king, and it was *literally* heaven on earth, with courtyard views, a mosaic-tiled bathroom complete with a rainfall showerhead, and a bed complete with custom linens and super fluffy pillows.
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