It takes a hardy soul to enjoy the sauna at the Riverside Spa at the Hotel Selfoss, about 36 miles from Reykjavik. Riverside Spa is designed to reflect a sense of Icelandic nature with the theme of fire and ice. It’s a richly equipped area that features a steam room, sauna, hot pool, rainwater showers, relaxation room, lounge and bar. There are candles everywhere – so much for the “fire” part. But what sent chills down our spine was the spa’s ice machine that creates a mound of fresh ice to roll in after your sauna. So if you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be a red-tinted human Slurpee, the slushy drink sold by 7-Eleven, this is the place. (www.hotelselfoss.is)