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Antarctica: Like Being on Another Planet

Ralph Grizzle

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Buckle up. I’m about to turn your concept of cruising upside-down. Spin the globe (or Google Earth) and tilt it upward. If you’ve done it properly, you’re looking at a white mass of continent known as Antarctica. It is, as some scientists have put it, the “least understood place … [Read more...]

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Life-changing Polar Expeditions

Maggie Blehert

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Quark Expeditions is referred to as “The Leader in Polar Adventures” because the company has been pioneering small-ship, explorer voyages to the Arctic and Antarctica for nearly three decades. Choose from one of seven purpose-built, ice class vessels to sail on with an … [Read more...]

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Expedition Cruises Let You Connect with Your Inner Explorer

Maggie Blehert

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If you’ve been on a river cruise or an African safari, you could be the perfect candidate for an expedition cruise. The former are two types of journeys with similar qualities to expedition cruises: they are rich with opportunities to interact with local people or view wildlife, … [Read more...]

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Expedition Antarctica: Ultimate Adventure Cruise

Ralph Grizzle

For many, a voyage to Antarctica is the crown jewel of the expedition cruising world. The ultimate adventure, a voyage to the Southernmost Continent is a veritable rite of passage within the cruising world, and representative of what may very well be one of the least-visited … [Read more...]

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Polar Bears or Penguins? Pick Your Wonderland Cruise

Justin Gibson

Pack ice or icebergs? North Pole or South? These are some of the many questions facing travelers with a desire to reach the ends of the earth. At Cruise Specialists, our cruise experts can educate you about both spectacular destinations, the Arctic and Antarctic. In this guide … [Read more...]

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Maggie Blehert

Her ideal travel day: venturing to a new place, learning something interesting and sharing a smile.
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Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts reporting on their round the world journeys.
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The Avid Cruiser. Well-traveled and insightful. Helping you make informed cruise decisions.
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