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Archive for the ‘Antarctica Travel’ Category
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
 Antarctica is an ideal destination for the most adventurous and curious traveller. Those who venture there follow in the past of the great explorers of the past, and the experience that awaits remains undiminished today.
You will not find power lines, billboards or highways in Antarctica. When the engines of your ship are turned off, the only sounds you hear are natural-wildlife, water and the occasional boom of iceburgs calving.
The continent abounds with exotic wildlife, much of it found nowhere else on earth. Birds, including large penguin rookeries, rub shoulders with seal colonies, while orcas and whales can sometimes be seen plying the ivy waters offshore. Famous for it’s enormous icebergs, towering glaciers and shimmering austral summer light, Antarctica bestows on the travellers some of the most awe inspiring and dramatic landscapes the planet has to offer. Depending on your chosen itinerary, your Antarctica cruises visit a combination of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, known for their wealth of penguin, seal and whale species. South Georgia Island, made famous by the explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, and a breeding ground for enormous albatross and king penguin, and the Falkland Islands with their pictureqsue scenery, quaint capital and prolific birdlife and mammals. Endelss opportunities for amazing photographs.
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Crystal issued a press release today that they would be offering 6 holiday travelers a new 2-day excursions to the windiest, coldest and least populated continent on the planet: Antarctica.
In below freezing temperatures, the brand new rugged and rare overland excursion will take Crystal guests to King George Island, Antarctica. Brave adventurers will trek through remote villages and a petrified arctic forest once covered by glaciers, to scientific research bases, and to the breeding and stomping grounds of three species of penguin, elephant seals and fur seals. Available with Crystal Symphony’s 19-day Christmas/New Year cruise departing December 20 from Buenos Aires, the “Extreme Overnight Adventure in Antarctica” is limited to only six guests. Among other destinations, the voyage features three days cruising Antarctica en route to Valparaiso, Chile.
“Brace for a once-in-a-lifetime excursion that literally exemplifies the type of highly unusual, off-the-beaten-path experiential adventures our guests are seeking,” says John Stoll, director, land programs. “Only a handful of people will ever have the chance to see this remarkable region so intimately.”
The adventure departs from Ushuaia, Argentina and rejoins Crystal Symphony in Punta Arenas, Chile. Highlights depend on weather conditions, and include:
- Travel by King Air beach craft from Ushuaia to King George Island;
- Overnight accommodations at the Chilean Antarctic Institute;
- Visits to the Chilean Eduardo Frei Antarctic Base and the Uruguayan Base Artigas;
- Snow coach trek to Collins Glacier, which once covered 90 percent of the island;
- Zodiac excursion to Ardley Island and a penguin breeding ground; and
- Two-hour hiking expedition to observe elephant and fur seals, and Villa Las Estrellas.
Other adventures ashore include a helicopter ride to a humpback whale sanctuary, a 4 x 4 expedition to a King penguin colony, and trekking the mountains of Chile. Fares for the “Extreme Overnight Adventure” start at $9,774 per person, double occupancy.
In addition to Buenos Aires and Valparaiso, the cruise visits Montevideo, Uruguay; Puerto Madryn, Argentina; Port Stanley, Falkland Islands; Ushuaia, Argentina; and Punta Arena and Puerto Montt, Chile. Cruise fares start $8,995 per person, double occupancy.
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Antarctica Trips – Cruise of a Lifetime
An expedition to Antarctica is a sight for the senses that will most certainly leave you breathless. Hurtigruten’s Antarctica cruises are rich in education and exploration, voyages that encourage you to become one with the land and the people. Explore the beauty of frozen landscapes, intriguing “tuxedo clad” king and macaroni penguins, glorious scenery, whales and seals, miles of icebergs and informative lectures on board and during landings. In addition there are optional shore excursions in Argentina and Chile for you to enjoy if you so desire.
ANTARCTICA 25% OFF SUITES PLUS FREE AIRFARE!
Book select Antarctica voyages departing in November and December, 2009 and get 25% off luxurious suites including free champagne, two optional shore excursions, and complimentary use of the mini-bar. plus free international airfare!
Subject to availability at the time of booking. Restrictions may apply, please call for details.
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Monday, January 19th, 2009
 Save 25% and $1,000 Per Person on Select Antarctica Journeys
Reserve the November 22 or December 7, 2009 Antarctica departures by March 31, 2009 and save 25% on select SB and B cabin categories plus $1,000 early booking savings per person. Board MV ‘Minerva’ and witness the magnificent landscapes, pristine glaciers and an abundance of fascinating marine animals and birdlife then journey ashore in versatile Zodiacs for a more intimate experience.
Save 25% Per Person on Select Antarctica Journeys
Reserve the following Antarctica departures by March 31, 2009 and save 25% per person on select SB and B cabin categories. This offer is combinable with the $1,000 early booking savings.
2009 Departures include:
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2009-10 Antarctica $1,000 Early Booking Savings
Reserve your 2009-10 mv Minerva’ Antarctica voyage below by March 31, 2009 and save $1,000 per person.
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Saturday, December 27th, 2008
The Antarctica Peninsual is currently one of the fastest warming area on the planet, with temperatures & related ice-melt increasing at an even faster rate than had been predicted. .An article written by Emanuella Grinberg from CNN describes the situation in more detail.
Want to make a difference? Join a mission with luxury tour operator, Abercrombie and Kent aboard MV ‘Minerva’ with award-winning scientist Dr. James McClintock to an Antarctic research station, where they present equipment critical to the monitoring of Antarctic climate change. Along the way, travelers journey in Zodiacs and on land to explore the region’s coastline and wildlife.
An Antarctica expedition will leave you breathless. These journeys are rich in education and exploration. The older expeditions ships are not the only option anymore. Cruise lines such as Holland America feature Antarctica combined on some South America cruises, as well as the luxury line Silversea onboard the Prince Albert II.
Book now, and you also save $1,000 per person on the A&K voyage, as well as other early booking savings on 2009-10 Antarctica trips.
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Sunday, December 21st, 2008
 With 2009 right around the corner, it’s time to plan your next big getaway. Where are you looking forward to traveling next year? Here are some of the predictions, trends and statistics for travel in 2009.
The U.S. Tour Operators Association reported that for the 5th straight year, Italy placed first as the most popular international destination for vacation packages and tours. Modern Bride’s annual “World Best Honeymoon” survey showed Italy has even beaten out Hawaii as the #1 honeymoon destination. Recommend Magazine’s Readers Choice awards also listed Italy as the #1 destination. Croatia and China were the hottest up-and-coming countries for tours and travel packages. We were surprised not to see Dubai on the list.
Lonely Planet’s top 10 destinations: #1 U.S. with emphasis on National parks and Hawaii; #2 Mexico, with an emphasis on Mexico City and the Pacific Coast; #3 Argentina; #4 Japan; #5 India & #6 Canada (tied);#7 Australia #8 China (tied);#9 Spain and #10 France.
Frommers recently released its top destinations for 2009, focusing on international destinations that are affordable and seeking the newest “hot spots”. Washington D.C.; Waiheke Island, New Zealand; Saqqara, Egypt; Lassen Volcanic National Park, California; Istanbul, Turkey; Civil Rights Trail, USA; Cartagena, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Berlin, Germany; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Angkor Wat, Cambodia; Waterton National Park, Alberta, Canada
According to TripAdvisor, the top three predicted hot spots for North America travel are Florida, North Carolina and Alaska.
At Atlas Cruises & Tours, we are seeing a number of trends. Italy continues to be very popular. Consumers are booking specialty travel packages including river cruises, cooking and wine vacations, as well as religious travel. Several dates for the 2010 Passion Play are already sold out. We have been doing several blogs about sustainable travel in the past 6 months, as we are finding consumers more concerned in traveling with suppliers that are environmentally conscious, as well as the desire to visit destinations threatened by climate change such as Antarctica, Alaska, Galapagos and Machu Picchu. Cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska and South America are up, and we except a surge in Europe cruises, as air prices should be coming down considerably, and cruise lines are offering aggressive fares. For those staying close to home, National Parks, Canada & Hawaii are up as well.
Where are you planning to travel in 2009? We’d love to hear your top 3 list!
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