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Day3 Groups looking for a cultural kick must visit the Hallgrimskirkja church, one of the city's most striking landmarks. Next up is the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, which opened in 2011 and has seen symphony orchestras from around the globe travel to perform in the state-of- the-art venue. Enjoy pre-show drinks at Haloft, also known as Reykjavik's 'little rooftop bar', before taking in a performance in the dazzling Eldborg concert hall. LUXURY Day 1 The stylish, all-suite Black Pearl hotel is one of Iceland's top properties and is perfect for high-end incentive groups. After checking in, embark on a journey to see the world-renowned Golden Circle from one of the best possible vantage points. Helicopter tours are available to view hot springs gushing from the earth, as well as some of Iceland's other natural wonders. Day 2 The pinnacle of any trip to Iceland is a day at the Blue Lagoon. From 2,000m below the earth's surface, the warming geothermal water is accessed to create a blissful spa. Delegates can choose from in-water massages, use of the exclusive lounge and expert tours of the natural marvel. Day 3 End the trip with a luxury Northern Lights safari. Packages include a gourmet dinner in Reykjavik before heading to Hotel Ranga, which is known to be one of Iceland's best spots for viewing the Aurora Borealis. Check into the hotel in the morning and make use of the property's range of outdoor experiences, from 4x4 tours to stepping behind the 65m-high Skogafoss waterfall. W H Y I L OV E I C E L A N D… MATT CURRAN Director, Chew Events HOTELS Iwouldrecommendthe HiltonReykjavikNordica, whichisveryclosetothe citycentre.Althoughit's verymodern,itfitsinwith thatIcelandicstyleand doesn'tseemlikeatypical Hiltonproduct.It'savery contemporaryhotelwith fantasticroomsanditsown on-sitenightclub,andit's withinwalkingdistance of themainstrip. Wetooka90-minute driveoutofthecitytothe beachwherewecamped underneaththeNorthern Lights.Weusedanearby caveasanightclubwithour veryownbarandDJ. ACTIVITIES TheSuperJeepswasa greatexperience,organised bylocalDMCHLAdventure. The4x4shavebeen developedtotravelin extremeweatherconditions anditmeantwecoulddrive uptotheglacierswhere theBlueLagoonislocated andenjoyatourofthe GoldenCircle. TheBlueLagoonitself wasalsoareallyspecial experience.Weputonfacial masksmadeofclayfromthe mountainsandjustrelaxed inthehotsprings.It'salsoa fullyfunctioningvenuewith meetingspaceandfacilities forprivatedinnersonsite. RESTAURANTS ThemarinainReykjavikis famousforitsfishand groupscantakeboatstrips outtoseatocatchtheir dinnerfortheevening. Thereareseveral restaurantsalongthe marinathatofferthisfor groupsandit'sfantastic. Thefisharesofreshit seemstheyhavepractically jumpedoutoftheseaand straightintotherestaurant. MEETINGVENUES Althoughweonlywentfora lunch,Harpa,Reykjavik's concerthall,blewusaway. Theeventspaceithasto offerisamazingandthe theatreitselfisagreatblend ofweirdandwonderful. In2018,Marriottwillopena newluxuryhotelunderthe Editionbrand,whichwill benextdoortoHarpa. Lettingoffsteam Relaxinginthe hotspringsof theBlueLagoon "Reykjavikmarinais famousforfishand groupscantakeboattripsouttosea tocatchtheirdinnerfortheevening" Toweringpresence Hallgrimskirkjachurch canbeseenfromalmost anywhereinReykjavik 5 0 C&IT J A N U A RY / F E B R U A RY 2 0 16 C I T M AG A Z I N E . C O M ICELAND DIRECTORY Meet in Reykjavik CONTACT Sunna Thordardottir TEL +354 527 66 66 EMAIL conference@meetinreykjavik.is WEBSITE meetinreykjavik.is "Reykjavik marina is groups can take boat trips out to sea of the property's range of outdoor experiences, from conference@meetinreykjavik.is