i'm stealing you away, my love. we're going to go explore the arctic. i've curated an itinerary that'll show us the best of what iceland has to offer. the northern lights. hot springs and geothermal pools. black sand beaches. very fucking cold weather. snow! a winter wonderland!

don't worry, i've taken care of everything. everything is booked, arranged and waiting, and i've let everyone know that we're going off the grid for a few days. we'll get back home in time for both of us to go back to set. that and our OB appointment on the 6th!

LONDON TO Reykjavík [3h 5m]



hotel: tower suites Reykjavík
note about this hotel: akrafjall corner suite: ocean view, floor to ceiling windows, walk-in shower and freestanding bathtub, large closet, Two freestanding TVs with a bluetooth sound bar, wi-fi, Apple TV and iPad, nespresso coffee machine, high-quality binoculars for the view, herbal amenities by Sóley Organics Iceland, hairdryer, safe, bathrobes, slippers, concierge service, in-room minibar (soft drinks, wine and icelandic beer), complimentary sparkling non-alcoholic cider

BREAKFAST bagels; LUNCH lunch at cafe flora/botanical gardens; DINNER dinner at dill restaurant

new year's eve

Reykjavík TO Grindavík [50m]



hotel: blue lagoon
note about this hotel: lagoon suite featuring access to own private lagoon: à la carte breakfast, access to the blue lagoon, access to the blue lagoon ritual, in-room minibar (soft drinks, wine and icelandic beer), wi-fi, daily group yoga sessions, concierge service, fitness center, access to the retreat spa, access to the retreat lagoon, blue lagoon skin care amenities, turndown service, daily guided group hikes, afternoon icelandic coffee in the lounge

BREAKFAST room service breakfast (continental - selection of pastries, skyr, cereals, meats, cheeses, yogurts, fruits); LUNCH lunch at lava restaurant (birch and juniper cured arctic char, lamb fillet and shoulder of lamb, "ástarpungar" and caramel); DINNER in room dinner; complimentary sparkling non-alcoholic cider and festive holiday treats (cocoa, cookies, etc)

new year's day

BREAKFAST breakfast in bed (à la carte - hafragrautur, sausage, hard boiled eggs, cold meats, cheeses, breads, pastries, skyr, fruit); LUNCH lunch at spa restaurant (caesar salad with chicken, aubergine/cauliflower and goat cheese, sorbet trio); DINNER five course seasonal dinner at moss restaurant (amuse bouche, two types of bread with lava salt, assorted chips with dips [rice, cod skin, parmesan], cod, beet, reindeer or lamb, ice cream dish, dessert platter, chocolate bark gift)

BREAKFAST breakfast at spa restaurant (cardimom/lemon doughnuts, strawberry/sorrel smoothie); LUNCH lunch at lava restaurant (smoked haddock, grilled beef tenderloin, Crème brûlée); DINNER five course seasonal dinner at moss restaurant (amuse bouche, two types of bread with lava salt, assorted chips with dips [rice, cod skin, parmesan], cod, beet, reindeer or lamb, ice cream dish, dessert platter, chocolate bark gift)

Grindavík TO Vatnsleysuströnd [15/15m, round trip]



BREAKFAST à la carte breakfast (hafragrautur, sausage, hard boiled eggs, cold meats, cheeses, breads, pastries, skyr, fruit); LUNCH lunch at local restaurant Gamla Pósthúsið (grilled lamb, salad and fries); DINNER pizza at local restaurant

Grindavík TO Reykjavík TO Thingvellir TO Haukadalur TO Blaskogabyggd TO Flúðir TO Hvolsvöllur [2h 49m, plus extra]


hotel: bubble hotel
note about this hotel: transparent sleeping bubbles (soundproof, and private when lights are out), so if the aurora is dancing you will have a private show. all bubbles are located a short walking distance from the service house, which contains two toilets, two showers, and a self-service kitchen. breakfast and dinner not included in tour price. one official stop is made for dinner on the evening of the tour where guests may purchase a meal. private tour of the golden circle by suv beginning in Reykjavík; guide will wait at each location on the tour until ready to continue. final stop is the (mostly) deserted-of-other-guests stay at the bubble hotel.

lily has arranged ahead of time for their bubble to have drapes hung around the diameter of the bubble for enhanced privacy (can be pulled back like a curtain), leaving an open transparent dome at the top for aurora watching. she has also arranged for candles, flowers, and fur blankets to be brought in, in an effort to soften the 'room' and set an aesthetic tone for the roleplay scenario she is surprising rich with: the king in the north and his maiden bride. waiting for them in the bubble will be costumes lily had sent ahead of time (she made a few calls to the got camp and managed to get a replica of a robb stark ensemble).

BREAKFAST à la carte breakfast (hafragrautur, sausage, hard boiled eggs, cold meats, cheeses, breads, pastries, skyr, fruit); LUNCH packed box lunch (grain bread, meat, cheese, fruit, biscuits); DINNER dinner at local restaurant gamla fjosid (burgers, salad and fries)

Hvolsvöllur TO Reykjavík [1h 27m]



Reykjavík TO LONDON [3h 5m]



BREAKFAST packed box breakfast (pastries, fruit, hard boiled eggs); LUNCH lunch at flatey pizza; DINNER ???