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Reflections of Antarctica

Untouched. Vast. Remote. Antarctica is a place to be removed from life's routines, breathe in clarity, and realize how very small we are in the world. Here are some of Don Mankin's reflections after his Adventure Life Antarctica Tour: Antarctica can only be described in superlatives. The colors are more vivid, vistas more dramatic, and …
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Regulation Changes in Antarctica Travel?

Travel to Antarctica has always been for those eager to explore the very end of the world. Unfortunately, as the location has been ‘discovered’, more and more cruise ships are making this their destination. The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators says visits have risen from 6,700 in the 1992-93 season to 45,213 in 2008-09. …
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Minke Whale, Meet Antarctica Travelers

Hey -- remember that time we were in Antarctica and that minke whale decided to swim over to our zodiac, give it a little nudge and dive underneath before meandering on its way...? Antarctica travelers have a close encounter with a curious Minke whale off the coast of the Peninsula. Unlike the other wildlife of Antarctica, whales do not breed in …
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Antarctica Travel Video: Leave the Pebbles for the Penguins

A little reminder in the principles of Leave No Trace is always a good idea. This short video from my last Antarctica trip provides just that. Although a tiny pebble might seem insignificant, they are incredibly coveted by Antarctica penguins -- penguins make their nests from small pebbles, that are not always easy to come by in the snowy, stark …
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Brian Takes an Antarctica Expedition

Antarctica, the Great White Continent, a land so distant from everyday life, so filled with myth, heroes, adventure, and tragedy that even today a journey to the mere edge of this continent is an expedition into the unknown.
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Adventure Life traveler, Laurie Allread, explains why Antarctica beckons her return . . .

Preparing to return to Antarctica for a fourth visit, Adventure Life traveler, Laurie Allread, explains a little about why Antarctica continues to beckon her return again ... and again. Laurie will be joining us on the Kapitan Khlebnikov's Ross Sea Centennial Voyage. This is the final season the Kapitan is taking travelers to the polar regions -- …
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Polar Adventures: Five pieces of advice for an overnight Antarctica camping trip

Can you imagine camping on Antarctica? Now that is an activity with bragging rights! This is becoming a more popular option on expeditions, so check with our experts to see which trips offer this adventure. And get prepared for an experience of a lifetime.
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Guatemala Travel Update: Current Status Report on Peten Region

My husband and I just returned from a visit to the ancient Maya city of Tikal in Guatemala. We were staying in Belize at Pook's Hill Jungle Lodge and planning a day excursion across the boarder into Guatemala. Before we went, we were informed told us of a recent incident between the Guatemalan and Mexican drug lords -- which occurred just days …
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Gifting Experiences: A Travel Trend I Can Get Into

Since October I've received at least a hundred newsletters highlighting great travel deals, flight discounts and specials promoting the idea of gifting trips to my friends and family. I've watched 'Travel' appear in top-ten gift guides on numerous blogs. Just last week the Wall Street Journal featured a luxury Antarctica cruise on the Le Boreal as …
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Winner of our Trip Journal Contest: Nancy Golden Shares Her Antarctica Adventures!

Once again our annual Trip Journal Contest has come to an end and I am happy to announce the winner is Nancy Golden. Nancy joined us for an epic 22-day Antarctica cruise including the Falklands, South Georgia. She shares details of her first landing on the Falkland Islands. The 2 km hike was refreshing after a day or two at sea, but the payoff …
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Cool Kids Take the Antarctica Polar Plunge!

http://youtu.be/IQjUD7kASDk The polar plunge (or penguin plunge) has become a right of passage for many adventure travelers who take an Antarctica cruise. You can find plungers taking the leap from the ship's Zodiac platforms, off an isolated ice shelf or from Antarctica's rocky shoreline. Because of its volcanic activity, Deception Island is a …
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Antarctic Artifact found after 100 Years

I’ll admit I’ve occasionally been skeptical of the idea of expedition cruising. Sure, you’re traveling to Antarctica or the depths of the Amazon rainforest, but it’s highly unlikely you’re going to get stuck in pack ice like Ernest Shackleton or disappear into the jungle in search of a lost city of gold. And when one past passenger asked …
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Antarctica for Two Sweepstakes. Enter now!

Sweepstakes is now closed. Stay tuned as we announce the lucky winner! It's not easy to get to one of the most isolated places on the planet -- but we're making it easier than ever to make an Antarctica adventure happen for polar travelers with our Antarctica for Two Sweepstakes! Enter now for a chance to win $20,000 dollars to take you and a …
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The Perfect Antarctica Cruise Stop

South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands jut skyward from the horizon in the far south Atlantic Ocean. They are largely uninhabited, their snowy reaches given over to the multitude of wildlife that call them home.
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The Remote Amundsen Sea

Several Antarctic cruise ships travel to the Amundsen Sea continental shelf, which is one of the most remote areas of coastal Antarctica. Nils Larsen gave the sea its name during an expedition in 1929 after Ronald Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer who led the first team to reach the South Pole in 1911. The Amundsen is an arm of the Southern Ocean …
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Land of Legends

Although a less-visited region, the Ross Sea is a truly fascinating addition to any Antarctic trip. Scattered huts along the shores are left from century-old expeditions and behold the stories of explorers that were drawn to this frozen land. Whales, fur seals, and elephant seals inhabit the area - if you are lucky, you might even spot the elusive Ross seal...
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The Antarctic Peninsula

One of the richest breeding grounds for the continent's birdlife, the Antarctic Peninsula is a fantastic destination for wildlife lovers. The typically warmer climate also makes it an ideal place for research stations, as well as for travelers hoping to actually step foot on the continent. Learn more about the geography, wildlife, weather, and highlights of the Antarctica Peninsula.
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South Georgia Islands

Here is a brief summary and details about the landscape and wildlife of the South Georgia Islands.
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Antarctica Cruises: When to Go?

The time of year for taking a cruise to Antarctica is limited to November through March. This article gives some insight into the best times for travel and why this is an ideal time to explore Antarctica.
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Share Your Travels. Win a Trip Contest: Past Winners and Prizes

Our first journal contest was a terrific success. Take a look at the winning entries, as well as the incredible prizes, including an Alaska cruise and Antarctica adventure!
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Comparing the Two Polar Regions: Antarctica and Arctic Cruising

Many people assume that the Arctic and Antarctic are similar, just at different ends of the earth. Vast differences in the environment, geographical properties, climate, and wildlife may result in some rather surprising realizations of each destination.
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