Thought Iceland couldn’t get any more Instagrammable? Think again. A stunning new geothermal lagoon has opened on the outskirts of Reykjavik with a 246ft- (75m) long ‘infinity edge’ and views of the North Atlantic Ocean and, at the time of writing, the erupting volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula. In renderings released last June, Sky Lagoon looked … Read more
Furious villagers have lashed out at Instagrammers who they say are ruining a beauty spot by parking illegally, dumping rubbish and leaving dog mess in their quest for the perfect selfie. The enraged residents say social media users are flocking to Margam, near Port Talbot, South Wales, to snap a selfie in front of the … Read more
Jennifer Lopez took a breather from filming Shotgun Wedding in the Dominican Republic to unwind by her ‘favorite lagoon.’ Despite looking serene in a stylishly tattered wedding dress, there has been some trouble in paradise lately, both personally and with regards to the film. Between a casting shakeup on account of alleged cannibalism and abuse … Read more
Captain Birdseye! Lazy seagull ‘sails’ a log along lagoon instead of swimming or flying A seagull hitched a ride on a log down the Esquimalt Lagoon in British Columbia The lazy bird leisurely floated down the lagoon, forgetting its talent for flying Photographer Gary Woodburn captured footage of the hilarious moment By Kate Dennett For … Read more
Dying mother dolphin tries to save its baby by nudging its head above oil-filled water in Mauritius lagoon after tanker ran aground The dolphin calf rolled over onto its side and was filmed floating on the surface Fisherman Yasfeen Heenaye, 31, filmed the mother dolphin trying to save it Mr Heenaye said he saw nearly … Read more
Pictured: Teenager, 17, who is feared drowned after swimming in a quarry lagoon as he tried to cool off during heatwave College student Haider Ali, 17, and his friends were cooling off in the 34C heat He got into difficulty at Shavers End Quarry, Worcestershire, yesterday His grief-stricken family said today that he was the … Read more
Tory MPs rebel as ministers rebuff ‘vital’ £1.3bn lagoon plan that could provide a huge post-Covid jobs boost The government blocked plans for a £1.3billion tidal power scheme in the UK Backbench MPs believe the six tidal lagoons can help kickstart the economy Project in Swansea was rejected as it was felt it did not … Read more
Pictured: The amazing new ‘infinity edge’ geothermal lagoon set to open in Iceland in 2021, which will offer ocean views and a swim-up bar The Sky Lagoon will be located in Kársnes Harbour, just minutes from Reykjavik’s vibrant city centre Developer Pursuit says the epic lagoon’s 230ft ‘infinity edge’ will blend into the ‘ocean landscape’ The lagoon’s design … Read more
Every day, those in search of Iceland’s most perfect Instagram shot will get up at dawn, just so that they can score a photo of a deserted, pristine Blue Lagoon. To one side of the lagoon, though, is The Retreat, which takes Iceland’s most seminal experience – bathing in its milky blue geothermal waters – and … Read more
Police have dumped black dye into a picturesque blue lagoon in the Peak District to stop Instagrammers posing for snaps during the coronavirus lockdown. Derbyshire Police, who last week tracked dog walkers and ramblers through the hillsides with drones, had been informed that people were continuing to congregate beside the water near Harpur Hill, Buxton. … Read more