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Antarctica - Much More Than Your Usual Vacation


Planning and implementing unique travel experiences is becoming a booming business for Americans. Americans are tired of going to the usual spots like Mexico and Monte Carlo. The Caribbean no longer draws those who have cruised there before. They are tired of the usual, safe spots and want to see something unusual. If you're into outdoing you neighbors they won't be able to beat you in the unusual vacation category when you come home with tales of your travels to Antarctica.

Making this journey is actually much less challenging than you would think. Sailing for three days, you'll arrive in Antarctica. You'll take a twenty-four hour flight from New York to Ushuaia to meet the boat. The US Navy has a presence in Antarctica. Some tourists will feel more safe knowing this fact. The United States, together with various additional nations, began manning a base in Antarctica in 1957. While the sailors of the US navy may have misgivings about the growth of Antarctic tourism is can be quite reassuring to know that they are there should a traveler fall into a crevasse in the ice or if a tour ship becomes icebound.

So what do you do on a vacation to Antarctica' Diverse wildlife is available to photograph and study. You can expect to find seals, whales, penguins and sea birds in Antarctica. They may also observe long plumes of white smoke billowing out of the 12,000 foot high, ice covered, active volcano, which provides quite an extraordinary experience. That outdoes Kilauea or the crater of Mt. St. Helens any day.

You may also ask exactly who feels inclined to spend $5,000 or more in transportation costs in order to experience Antarctica this way. Scientists and doctors are the most frequent tourists. More and more married couples are traveling there. Grandmas out for adventure also journey to Antarctica. Recently, more and more individuals have become attracted to vacationing in Antarctica, according to one travel agency representative. Experiencing the continent is now possible for almost anyone, he went on to say, as opposed to times past, when only a few brave and daring explorers could actually see the continent.

The US Spokesperson Navy indicates that the American government's single requirement regarding tourists visiting Antarctica is that they satisfy safety benchmarks, are self-sufficient and adhere to the international treaties regarding the protection and preservation of the continent. Conservationists and scientists do have several concerns, however. There are nightmare visions in their heads of tourists and treasure hunters swarming over the ice leaving trash and terrified wildlife behind them. There is concern that they may even deface or destroy the historic monuments that exist on the continent.

Cape Royds houses an example of such a monument. The hut that held the members of a famous expedition during the winter is still there, in exactly the same condition as they left it. The canned food and stored clothes are in perfect condition. A major European newspaper copy from that year is still sitting on the table.

The Antarctic Mountain range, watches over the South Pole, and although it is located 900 miles away, the crisp, clear air of the frozen continent allows for a stellar view, of which many tourists enjoy snapping photos, from atop the hill. Pioneers and explorers were first met with additional miles of crusty ice when they first reached the pole. But presently there is an actual South Pole which stands eight feet in height, painted in orange and blue stripes like a barber's pole and adorned at its top with a reflecting silver orb.

Port Lockroy is a beautiful natural harbour on Goudier Island



Like many sites currently occupied in Antarctica, it was used by the whaling industry after its discovery in 1903.

A British base was established in 1944 (British base "A") and it is now designated a "historic site" under the Antarctic Treaty. Since 1996, the base has been opened during the summer months by British Antarctic Survey under the guidance of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT). It is possible to look around the renovated buildings and museum and get a flavour of what life used to be like in Antarctica on a base in the 1950's.
There is even a gift shop and Post Office where cards and letters can be franked before being placed on the next available ship for transport to their destination via Britain. Port Lockroy is currently the most visited site in Antarctica with about 6000 tourists each summer. Post office diary

An environmental monitoring programme was established when the base began being manned in 1996 to to investigate potential visitor disturbance to the rookery of gentoo penguins nearby. It appears that so far, the large numbers of visitors have had no discernable impact on penguin breeding success, which is more closely linked to local environmental conditions, such as snow cover or the availability of krill.

There are also relics from the whaling days at Port Lockroy such as a massive fin whale skeleton. The fin whale is the second largest whale (after the blue whale). Each year the skeleton is reassembled after the weather blows it apart all winter. This particular whale has even been shown to have had arthritis because some of its bones show deterioration in the same way that arthritic human bones do.

Mount Erebus


Mount Erebus (elevation: 12,444 feet, 3,794 m) is on Ross Island in the Ross Sea. Erebus is an active volcano with a convecting lava lake within a summit crater. It has been continuously active since 1972. Most eruptions are small and Strombolian in character, tossing bombs onto the crater rim. The volcano is less than one million years old. 


Ice Tower of Mount Erebus

The lava within the lava lake is alkalic in composition. Specifically, it is called anorthoclase phonolite. Anorthoclase is a feldspar mineral. Phonolite refers to rocks made of the minerals alkali feldspar and nepheline. Alkalic lava is common in rift volcanoes. 

The Lemaire Channel


Possibly the most famous and visually beautiful place along the peninsula.

Enormous sheer cliffs drop straight into the sea. A narrow channel flanked by the Antarctic Peninsula on one side and Booth Island on the other. The mundane nickname of 'Kodak Gap' hints at the nature of the location (it brings out the cameras in force) without doing it justice.

The channel is actually a fully navigable passage between Booth Island and the Peninsula, but this is  only apparent once you're well into it. Ice can sometimes block the path through causing ships to retreat and sail around Booth Island.

At the southern end of the Lemaire Channel lie an archipelago of picturesque ice-covered islands. One or more of these is often the site of another landing from tourist ships.

The Ross Ice Shelf



The Ross Ice Shelf was originally called the Ross Ice Barrier because it prevented ships from sailing south. It is the largest ice shelf in the southern hemisphere and encompasses an area of square miles (487,000 sq km). The ice shelf is approximately 600 km) long and the surface area rises between ## feet (15 to 50 m)

Everyone Who's Been to Antarctica Can't Wait to Return


Imagine 140,000 penguins across a full square mile of Antarctic land: an entire world of birds that reach your thigh, perfectly dressed in feathery formal wear, busily shuffling across the rocks and mud.

They clean themselves constantly, and actively defend themselves, their territory and their chicks from skuas and seals that come too close. The little penguin chicks are always demanding food. These little brown fluff balls chatter incessantly and hit their heads on their parents? gullets to ask for food. The parents always have a ready supply of food for their chicks. Once the now-full mother returns from feeding, she and the father perform a ritualistic dance of bows and pecks. Then the father takes a turn in the ocean.

Believe it or not, there is nothing cute about penguins. They're loud and smell bad, as well as aggressive little things. Nevertheless, people still travel to Antarctica just for the chance to be close to these flightless birds.

There's more to Antarctica than just penguins, though. There is a slew of wildlife to witness, such as seals, whales, dolphins, and tons of other sea birds, and the landscape and seascape are breathtaking. You may see glacier spires that put some of the cathedrals in Europe to shame. If you are one of the brave, then you can always take a trip to see a remote setting where hardly anyone has gone before. Antarctica is the world's final hinterland.

Finding your way to Antarctica is a huge part of the fun. The actual voyage, though expensive, will thrill you to the core, and isn't one often taken. If leaving from the United States, the air travel just to get to a southern port alone, like Ushuaia, Argentina, is going to take at least 20 hours. There are other places you can travel to in order to get to an embarkation point, like Punta Arenas, Chile, Christchurch, New Zealand, or Cape Town, South Africa. The only way to reach Antarctica is by water, so you'll have to travel through a few days of difficult oceans before reaching your destination.

It's bigger than the entirety of the United States And Mexico combined, the continent weighs so much that the earth indents in that spot. It holds 70 percent of our planet's fresh water reserves, and when combined with all the ice shelves that surround it, is larger than Europe, Greenland and North America combined. Cruises last from ten to twenty-eight days. You can also choose from ships that host between 75 and 200 passengers. Prepare for a different type of ship than those that cruise the Caribbean or Mediterranean. For instance, instead of casinos you can go to, you will be able to attend lectures about Antarctica.

You may wish to visit a penguin rookery, seal colony, or science research center on Antarctica. The ship will transport passengers to the continent on smaller rafts to do so.
These research facilities are manned by peoples from five different countries, all of whom have signed an agreement which keeps Antarctica free from commercial interests, borders, and nuclear weapons, keeping it safe for science.

Some say tourism is Antarctica is a huge mistake. One option of tourism was stopped in 1979 with the crash of a DC-10. All 257 people on board lost their lives, and no more flyovers were allowed. Environmentalists remain concerned that there will someday be a jumbo jet which will bring countless tourists to this pristine land for luxury vacations, and destroy the delicate balance of nature. One of the most active debates between politicians, scientists, and environmentalists is whether or not tourism to Antarctica should be a limited thing. There are two sides to the debate, and the first is the fight to protect Antarctica. The second argument states that most tourists who have seen Antarctica first hand come out with a new attitude on protecting the environment.

Currently, Antarctic tourists are not regulated. Those who do choose to visit Antarctica should follow the basic rules of ecotourism, however. You can only take pictures, leave only footprints, and stay away from the natives. Clothing that allows for layering is the best choice for this trip. Pack you own waffle-soled, waterproof boots and plenty of extra socks. Most ships will supply you with a down-filled parka. Make sure you have your camera. Also make sure you've packed your sunglasses and strong sunscreen. You can't run to the corner convenience store in Antarctica.

Antarctica Tourism Brings You An Extreme Vacation



Trying to decide where to go on your next holiday? If you are a person who loves to travel but is starting to feel like you’ve seen it all maybe you are ready for a real adventure. Maybe now is the time for you to branch out and forget about tropical getaways, European experiences or visits to ancient lands. Maybe now is the time for a trip to Antarctica!



When you visit Antarctica you will have an experience like none you have ever had before, no matter how many places you have been. You will not experience fine dining and exciting night life. You won’t be enjoying weather that is milder than wherever you came from. What you will get is astonishing and breathtaking views, a chance to see wildlife in its natural habitat and the chance to see how you do in extreme weather conditions at the ends of the Earth!
Antarctica tourism used to hardly exist. Primarily only scientists and experts would visit to perform tests and get to know this wild and harsh continent, its climate and inhabitants. These days, however, more people are branching out, looking for a real adventure when they travel and Antarctica tourism is growing every year.
You can’t hope to see everything in Antarctica in one trip. After all, this is an entire continent, but you can do a lot that will make your trip well worthwhile. You can choose to fly or to go by ship. Each of these options has its benefit, so you need to look into the pros and cons to decide which is the best option for you.
However you get there you will get to see some of the most amazing creatures in nature. There are many different types of penguins you will see. Seals, also of different varieties will be found. Off the ice you can see humpback whales, and Orca. These are animals you simply do not see outside the zoo or special aquariums. It is a breathtaking experience.
Some of the other things you can do include visiting Deception Island which was created by a volcanic eruption. There is a huge crater within the island and there are thermal waters that you can enjoy a swim in.
Climbing Observation Hill is a must. From it you will see breathtaking views of the Ross Ice Shelf and Mount Erebus. The climb is only thirty minutes and is very well worth the effort it takes to get there.
You will also enjoy star gazing. There is no place on Earth that is as unpolluted. The clearness of the night sky is striking and the view of the stars is fabulous.
Of course planning for a trip of this type requires special preparation. You have to go at the right time of year and be sure to know exactly what you need to pack. You don’t just need a swimsuit and flip flops for this vacation! But you will come back with much more to tell about than sitting under the sun on the beach!