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Good News: Penguins May Be the Unlikely Climate Heroes of the Antarctic
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Antarctica, known for its penguins and icebergs and, more recently, it’s fragility, has a surprising by-product on it’s side. Not only good for their cute, waddling nature, the penguins that huddle on the white continent are helping keep it cool–by ahem depositing ammonia rich guano, and in turn, clouds, in their wake.
Written by Emily Topping
Best Kept Secrets: the Falkland Islands
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On a recent trip to Antarctica our VP, Marika Roberson, was reminded just how special these lesser-visited Islands are. From first-encounters with rare southern-hemisphere birds, to hot tea in one of the few residents’ of West Points home, this is a stop like nowhere else in the world.
Written by Jasper Roberson-Schulz
The thrill of visiting my 7th continent
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For many like myself, travel has always been a way to connect with the world beyond our immediate surroundings; to gain a deeper understanding of our planet and the diversity of creatures that inhabit it. My own fascination with the natural world and wildlife was sparked by a month-long trip to…
New Options for Antarctica
Starting in the fall 2018, the RCGS Resolute joins the Akademik Ioffe and Akademik Sergey Vavilov in Antarctica, offering increased passenger comfort and more public spaces to enjoy the magnificent vistas of the continent.
2016's Alternative to the Holiday Routine: Go Wild
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Can’t face another holiday dinner with the in-laws? Does the thought of another green bean casserole or your boorish cousin trigger the holiday blues? Break with tradition, grab the kids, and fill your holidays with the gift of travel. And your in-laws—you could always invite them along.
South Georgia - the Galápagos of the Southern Ocean
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There are few places on earth as scenically stunning, as remote, or as South Georgia.
Located approximately 1200 miles east of the southern tip of South America in the South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and the South Sandwich Islands lie N.E of Antarctica.
South Georgia may have the greatest biodiversity in the Southern Ocean. The ocean is rich and supports an incredible population of marine mammals and avian species. So much so, that it is often referred to as “the Galápagos of the Southern Ocean”.
What is your Antarctica cruise style? New options make it easy to customize.
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Antarctica is now more accessible than ever and there is an expedition to suit you. Take advantage of our new air-cruise options, sail a true research vessel, or enjoy unparalleled luxury to the land of ultimate adventure.