Antarctica travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

There are so many incredible photos… it is very difficult to choose…. This is Ilulissat Icefjord which is located 250 km north of the Arctic Circle and is the biggest natural attraction in Greenland. Owing to gigantic icebergs, the glacier flows at a rate of 20-35 m per day, resulting in around 20 billion tones of icebergs. In 2004 was admitted onto UNESCO’s World Heritage List. It has been the object of scientific attention for 250 years and is today at the centre of the huge international focus on global warming thanks to extensive media coverage.
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South Georgia, the applied fisheries research station at King Edward Point. It is 170km long and varies in width from 2km to 40km. King Edward Point lies at the entrance to King Edward Cove. The purpose built facilities include the accommodation building, Everson House and the James Cook Laboratory.

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Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and is the capital of the Western Cape Province, as well as being the legislative capital of South Africa (the Houses of Parliament are here). It is located in the south-west corner of the country near the Cape of Good Hope, and is the most southern city in Africa. It is a stone’s throw from South Africa’s world-famous Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. Cape Town is also known as the Mother City in South Africa.
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About 10,000 tourists every year visit Antarctica- the coldest place in the world. Only about 1,000 people live there throughout the freezing winters, however when the temperature can be as low as minus 90 Centigrade. The low temperatures in Antarctica are absolutely vital to the world’s ecosystem. As world temperatures rise and ice melts, sea levels rise and people all over the world will be affected more and more.
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1 » Bon Voyage to Antarctica aboard Marco Polo

Many of us are planning future vacations to warm and exotic places like Indonesia, Egypt and Philippines, but what if a tell you that there is a journey like no other…. You can experience the magic of Antarctica aboard the luxury travel ship Marco Polo. Orient Lines are offering you trip to the magical scenery, animals and unique contours of the forgotten continent Antarctica.
Antarctica it’s a place that calls to explorers, pioneers, scientists and anyone with a love of nature. When you see Antarctica from the broad teak decks of Marco Polo, you’ll feel a sense of wonder evoked by few travel experiences. It truly is the adventure of a lifetime. they say and i believe it is true. Read the rest of this entry.

2 » The Sri Meenakshi Sundareswara temple

The Meenakshi temple complex in India is one of the largest and certainly one of the most ancient. According to legend Madurai is the actual site where the wedding between Shiva and Meenakshi took place. The gigantic temple complex,the statues exploring the entire range of human emotions,everything here is larger than life. The soaring and exquisitely carved towers enclose the temple dedicated to Meenakashi. The south gateway contains the twin temples of Shiva and Meenakshi and is about nine storeys high. Read the rest of this entry

3 » An unique Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain – Paradise Valley/Scottsdale, Arizona

A chic retreat, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is situated high overlooking Paradise Valley and the mountains beyond. This boutique property has an exhilarating atmosphere with its modern architectural design, huge infinity pool, Asian-inspired Spa and minimalist ‘elements’ restaurant with Jade Bar overlooking the glittering Valley. Read the rest of this entry

4 » Top 10 Destination Spas in the United States

Gather your friends together for a ‘girlie’ weekend or get body beautiful for winter with the ultimate ‘pamper holiday’ to a luxury spa resort. Here i have selected our ten favourite spa resorts in the United States – you’ll have a fantastic holiday and will leave feeling great! Read the rest of this entry

5 » Kingsmill is the best destination for people who like golf & spa

The River Course served as a popular PGA Tour site for 22 years and is currently home to the LPGA Tour�s Michelob ULTRA Open. Television viewers are familiar with the course�s signature 17th hole � a par 3 hole perched on the edge of the James River. In 2004, original architect Pete Dye returned to Kingsmill to oversee changes to the River Course layout and green complexes. The renovation included the addition of tees from which golfers of all abilities can enjoy, redesigned fairway bunkering on several holes presents new and exciting challenges, and resurfaced greens allow for faster and smoother putting on the recontoured surfaces. Read the rest of this entry

Many of us are planning future vacations to warm and exotic places like Indonesia, Egypt and Philippines, but what if a tell you that there is a journey like no other…. You can experience the magic of Antarctica aboard the luxury travel ship Marco Polo. Orient Lines are offering you trip to the magical scenery, animals and unique contours of the forgotten continent Antarctica.
Antarctica it’s a place that calls to explorers, pioneers, scientists and anyone with a love of nature. When you see Antarctica from the broad teak decks of Marco Polo, you’ll feel a sense of wonder evoked by few travel experiences. It truly is the adventure of a lifetime. they say and i believe it is true.
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Nacreous clouds glow brightly with vivid iridescent colours. They are wave clouds and their undulating sheet-like forms reveal the winds and waves of the stratosphere.
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