Iceland review - 2013, Qupperneq 93

sPECIAL PROmOTION
The recipe for a glorious Day
Reykjavík Excursions offers a range of exciting day tours, many of which include the
ever popular Golden Circle. Travelers get to visit the erupting hot spring Strokkur at
the Geysir geothermal area, the mighty waterfall Gullfoss, which tumbles 32 meters
down a crevice, and the historically and geologically significant Þingvellir National
Park. In addition to the classic stops, Reykjavík Excursions now also takes visitors to
the greenhouses at Friðheimar where they can learn how tomatoes and cucumbers
are grown in a sub-Arctic climate and taste the products.
Also, travelers can include snorkeling at the crystal-clear Silfra lake at Þingvellir,
in a rift between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates, relax in the hot tubs
and natural steam bath of Fontana Wellness by Lake Laugarvatn, where locals
have enjoyed the healing powers of the steam coming straight from the ground for
almost a century, explore nature from the back of an Icelandic horse, or feel the
thrill of snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier. For those with little time to spare,
Reykjavík Excursions also offer express afternoon and evening tours. re.is
Classic nordic Design and Chic modernity
A tumbling waterfall, melancholy live music echoes the sounds of nature. A young
girl, led by a woman with a baby, followed by a bearded man, progress down the cat-
walk. They have the air of outlaws and might have jumped straight from an Icelandic
folk story had it not been for their immaculate clothing, a fascinating flurry of wool,
leather, skins and silk. The debut of Icelandic design company and clothing brand
Farmers Market’s 2013-14 fall/winter collection at the Reykjavík Fashion Festival in
March attracted rave reviews.
Farmers Market was founded in 2005 by a young artist couple, a designer and a
musician. Combining classic Nordic design elements with chic modernity, its key
values are natural fabrics, craftsmanship and respect for the environment. The so-
phisticated and wearable clothing is suited for outdoor activities and city life alike, as
Iceland’s First Lady Dorrit Moussaieff, who is frequently spotted wearing the brand’s
designs, can attest to. Farmers Market’s designs are available in the brand’s flagship
store on Hólmaslóð 2, the old harbor area in 101 Reykjavík, other locations in Ice-
land and selected shops in Europe, Japan and the U.S. farmersmarket.is

That Smooth and radiant Feeling
Taking a dip in the Blue Lagoon is something tourists coming to Iceland should not
miss out on. Relaxing in the comfortably warm water in unique surroundings, in
the midst of a lava field, is the perfect end to a busy day of traveling. The water also
works wonders on the skin. Research has shown that Blue Lagoon algae have signifi-
cant protecting and anti-aging effects and the Blue Lagoon silica helps to strengthen
the skin barrier function. The Blue Lagoon geothermal seawater, which forms the
basis for the Blue Lagoon skin care range, is known for its healing power and overall
beneficial effects on the skin. For that smooth and radiant feeling, try the Blue La-
goon Rich Nourishing Cream, suitable for normal to dry skin, even sensitive skin. It
nourishes, moisturizes, smoothes, enhances radiance and prevents aging signs. The
Rich Nourishing Cream is a new advanced formula which contains the Blue Lagoon
active ingredients, algae and silica. bluelagoon.com