'“When it is time to die, let us not discover that we never lived.”
--Henry David Thoreau

T. G. Says – Antarctica is simply the remotest destination on Earth. Often described as the White Continent, I like to characterize it as the ‘Last Travel Frontier’. The Arctic is far more than polar bears and igloos. Antarctica and The Arctic simply have no equal for the adventurer who admires inimitable landscapes and who quests for the chance to closely observe wildlife. Both destinations are sheer bliss for the traveler who desires a trip full of adventure, excitement and discovery. Come on my Travel Darlings, pack your fur-lined knickers and let’s go!

Norwegian Coastal Voyages
Antarctica & The Chilean Fjords

These once-in-a-lifetime Expedition Voyages give you the opportunity to explore and learn about the unspoiled nature and wildlife of Antarctica & The Chilean Fjords. The most magnificent mountains, fjords, glaciers, a unique flora, and an abundance of wildlife await the few people who are fortunate enough to visit. Aboard the MS Nordnorge you will voyage south along the Chilean west coast and on to ‘the white continent’, Antarctica. This program is filled with unforgettable experiences to an area of the world that is largely undiscovered by tourists. Your journey starts in Santiago, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argentina. You’ll sail through fjords and straits, past glaciers, round the famous Cape Horn before reaching Antarctica, where you’ll spend four days exploring this fantastic continent with its unique landscape and a wildlife including various species of penguins, whales and seals. The 19-day Expedition program from Santiago t Buenos Aries departs Nov. 17, Dec. 15, and Jan. 12 and Feb. 9. The itinerary is in reverse for the departures on Nov. 3, Dec. 1 & 19, Jan. 26.

To learn more about these fantastic voyages to Antarctica and the Chilean Fjords with Norwegian Coastal Voyages Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Geographic Expeditions

Regularly voted as the world’s best adventure travel company, GeoEx is dedicated to one-of-a-kind journeys to far-flung places. GeoEx is internationally recognized as a company that sends thousands of travelers a year to all seven continents. Like most inveterate travelers, GeoEx is decisively attracted to the Polar Regions. Combining expeditionary voyages with rigorous trekking, GeoEx is unique in offering the traveler the opportunity to follow Sir Ernest Shackleton’s valiant footsteps. GeoEx’s ‘Ultimate Antarctica’ program is aboard the 112 passenger Kapitan Khlebnikov, a World Class Icebreaker designed for excellent comfort. The ‘Semi-Circumnavigation of Antarctica’, Dec. 16/04 to Jan. 14/05, will let you sail to the other side of the world, from South America to New Zealand on this once-in-a-lifetime expedition. The ‘Wonders of the Ross Sea’, Jan. 14-Feb. 7/05, is a fabulous expedition to the ice-choked Ross Sea – to within a mere 730 miles of the South Pole. Lastly, ‘The Great Explorers’, Feb. 6 – Mar. 2/05, is an unusual and fascinating expedition focusing on the historic huts and celebrated sites from the Heroic Age of early Antarctic exploration.

To learn more about incredible journeys to Antarctica with Geographic Expeditions Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Quark Expeditions

Quark Expeditions has grown to become the world’s leading polar cruise company. They have been operating expedition cruises to Antarctica since 1991. The company pioneered and developed a concept of fantastically adventurous journeys in first class comfort on powerful, polar icebreakers. Quark has three vessels in their adventure fleet: the Professor Multanovskiy, the Professor Molchanov and the M/V Orlova. The Professors hold 49 passengers and the Orlova holds 110. Accompanying these voyages are a dedicated and experienced staff of expedition leaders, naturalists and lecturers who will share with you their enthusiasm and knowledge of the region. The atmosphere aboard is relaxed and informal, more like a private expedition than a cruise.

To explore such a region with just a small number of fellow passengers is a real luxury, and will help you make your Antarctic voyage of discovery and adventure a truly unforgettable experience. The 12-day ‘Classic Antarctica & The South Shetland Islands’ has 18 departures scheduled for the 2004/05 season. The 12-day ‘Classic Antarctica Adventure with SCUBA-diving, Sea-kayaking and Camping options’ has three departures in February 2005. The 20-day ‘Explorers Cruise’, which includes Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia, has 6 departures from Nov. 04 to March 05. The 17-day ‘Antarctic Odyssey’, which includes South Georgia, the South Shetland Islands and Antarctica has a departure on Nov. 26/04.

To learn more about these outstanding voyages to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Mountain Travel Sobek
The Adventure Company

On a Mountain Travel Sobek trip, you’ll discover a bounty of untold pleasures: the exhilaration of achievement as you stretch yourself and the boundaries of your horizons; the deep spiritual enrichment that comes from encountering the planet’s diverse people and wildlife: and the sheer fun that comes with being ‘out there’. Mountain Travel Sobek voyages to Antarctica aboard the Akademik Ioffe, which carries 110 passengers. The Ioffe was originally designed as a research vessel for polar waters. The dress code is casual and the atmosphere is relaxed. All voyages feature a small fleet of expedition kayaks for paddling options at selected sites. Experienced, professional kayak tour leaders escort excursions. All departures feature an optional night of camping on land – weather permitting. Mountain Travel Sobek has a 10-night Antarctica voyage departing Dec. 23, 2004. ‘In the Realm of Shackleton’ is a 19-night expedition voyage that includes the Falkland Islands and South Georgia departing Nov. 24, 2004. There is also a 12-night ‘Antarctic Circle & Beyond’ voyage departing Jan. 24, 2005.
Mountain Travel Sobek also has a demanding cross-country ski expedition to the North Pole –Ski to the North Pole with Richard Weber - planned for April 04, start training now!

T.G. says – Those fur-lined knickers will come in handy for that night on the ice! Sign me up!

To learn more about Mountain Travel Sobek’s incredible journeys of recognition and renewal to Antarctica Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Contact The Travel Goddess for brochures, itinerary details and pricing, destination insights, and additional details of these journeys to such enchanting and exhilarating destinations.
The Travel Goddess offers a 5% discount on all of the above Ultra-Luxury Tour programs.

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