Polar Regions Archives - A Luxury Travel Blog For those who enjoy the finer things in life... Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:23:16 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Churchill Wild: Where luxury meets polar bears – at ground level https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/06/20/churchill-wild-luxury-polar-bear-walks-at-ground-level/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/06/20/churchill-wild-luxury-polar-bear-walks-at-ground-level/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:23:13 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=200088 Deep in the heart of polar bear country at three remote “Arctic” luxury ecolodges on Canada’s Hudson Bay coast, Churchill Wild...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/06/20/churchill-wild-luxury-polar-bear-walks-at-ground-level/feed/ 10 The best Antarctica fly-cruises https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/03/16/the-best-antarctica-fly-cruises/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/03/16/the-best-antarctica-fly-cruises/#comments Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:43:01 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=197776 Antarctica is a bucket-list destination and a once in a lifetime experience for so many. The White Continent is...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/03/16/the-best-antarctica-fly-cruises/feed/ 9 Top 7 excursions on Silversea’s Summer 2025 voyage collection https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/09/21/silverseas-summer-2025-voyage-collection-excursions/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/09/21/silverseas-summer-2025-voyage-collection-excursions/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:33:34 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=192877 Silversea Cruises® has opened an exclusive pre-sale on a new collection of 206 voyages for summer 2025 — set to depart between March and November 2025. An expression of the brand’s destination leadership, the new voyage collection includes some of the most diverse regional offerings in ultra-luxury cruising.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/09/21/silverseas-summer-2025-voyage-collection-excursions/feed/ 10 Uncharted luxe: 8 rising destinations redefining luxury travel https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/29/8-rising-destinations-redefining-luxury-travel/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/29/8-rising-destinations-redefining-luxury-travel/#comments Sat, 29 Jul 2023 05:45:18 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=191654 In the ever-changing landscape of luxury travel, there's a growing curiosity to explore beyond the usual hotspots. As travellers seek more unique and exclusive experiences, emerging destinations are stepping into the limelight.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/29/8-rising-destinations-redefining-luxury-travel/feed/ 20 Antarctica – The White Continent: a guide to this extreme yacht charter destination https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/21/antarctica-yacht-charter/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/21/antarctica-yacht-charter/#comments Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:42:21 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=191162 Antarctica was once only the domain of explorers, whalers and scientists, but now with advances in naval architecture and navigation, it is possible to charter a specialist vessel and make the epic journey to The White Continent.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/21/antarctica-yacht-charter/feed/ 9 The White Continent in all its facets: PONANT’s Winter 2024-2025 expeditions https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/06/04/ponant-winter-2024-2025-expeditions/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/06/04/ponant-winter-2024-2025-expeditions/#comments Sun, 04 Jun 2023 22:13:47 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=190433 Twenty-six! That’s the number of sailings for which PONANT has just launched sales for voyages to Antarctica for winter 2024-2025, backed by 30 years of experience in the region.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/06/04/ponant-winter-2024-2025-expeditions/feed/ 6 Best places to see the Northern Lights https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/29/best-places-to-see-the-northern-lights/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/29/best-places-to-see-the-northern-lights/#comments Mon, 29 May 2023 12:20:43 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=189090 The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, is a magical natural phenomenon in shades of green, blue and sometimes red, that only occurs in the northern hemisphere.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/29/best-places-to-see-the-northern-lights/feed/ 12 Top 5 luxury expedition cruises to Antarctica https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/03/15/luxury-expedition-cruises-antarctica/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/03/15/luxury-expedition-cruises-antarctica/#comments Wed, 15 Mar 2023 23:13:27 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=188347 For many people a visit to Antarctica is a dream bucket list trip but access to the White Continent has never been so easy. New ships have come on to the market in the last few years making small luxury expeditions ever more accessible.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/03/15/luxury-expedition-cruises-antarctica/feed/ 7 What to pack for my trip to Antarctica? https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/02/25/what-to-pack-for-my-trip-to-antarctica/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/02/25/what-to-pack-for-my-trip-to-antarctica/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2023 23:50:32 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=185467 While many travellers have no issues packing for regular holiday destinations around the world, it suddenly becomes a lot tougher when they need to fill up their suitcase and hand luggage for a trip to Antarctica.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/02/25/what-to-pack-for-my-trip-to-antarctica/feed/ 10 Review: Swan Hellenic expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (part 2) https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/02/23/swan-hellenic-antarctica-expedition-cruise-2/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/02/23/swan-hellenic-antarctica-expedition-cruise-2/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:28:31 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=185463 What can I expect from an expedition cruise to Antarctica? Is it really that cold and will I see any animals? All these questions became a regular occurrence in my dm's and inbox during my time on the Swan Hellenic Vega in Antarctica.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/02/23/swan-hellenic-antarctica-expedition-cruise-2/feed/ 9 Review: Swan Hellenic expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (part 1) https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/02/23/swan-hellenic-antarctica-expedition-cruise-1/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/02/23/swan-hellenic-antarctica-expedition-cruise-1/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:28:13 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=185459 Antarctica, a place that is still covered in mystery and only seen by brave explorers and in recent times by scientists and crazy adventurers that don't shy away from this cold elusive continent. Well, that's what most people say when you ask them about this vast wilderness at the very bottom of our planet.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/01/08/best-cruise-destinations-for-seeing-penguins/feed/ 4 The most exclusive holiday trips you most probably never heard of! https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2022/10/07/worlds-most-exclusive-holidays/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2022/10/07/worlds-most-exclusive-holidays/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:58:33 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=181238 Bucket lists are made to motivate you, to work towards something, to have that tingly feeling when you know it's coming your way but you still have to wait a few days, weeks, months or even years.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/09/03/once-in-a-lifetime-travel-experiences-from-around-the-world/feed/ 6 The future of travel in Greenland https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/05/23/the-future-of-travel-in-greenland/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/05/23/the-future-of-travel-in-greenland/#comments Sun, 23 May 2021 12:05:17 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=170862 Visit Greenland has won “The People’s Voice Award” in the “Travel and Adventure” category of the 2021 Webby Awards...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/05/23/the-future-of-travel-in-greenland/feed/ 3 A total solar eclipse in Antarctica https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/02/15/a-total-solar-eclipse-in-antarctica/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2021/02/15/a-total-solar-eclipse-in-antarctica/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:51:04 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=168055 A total solar eclipse is phenomenal in itself; observing it from Antarctica makes it even more special. An unparalleled...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/11/13/natural-wonder-in-antarctica/feed/ 5 6 amazing South American photography tours https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/08/23/6-amazing-south-american-photography-tours/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/08/23/6-amazing-south-american-photography-tours/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:05:31 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=161484 As the realistic possibility of international travel slowly and carefully comes back to life, travelers can begin to ponder...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/08/23/6-amazing-south-american-photography-tours/feed/ 7 5 dream Latin American trips to plan for 2021 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/03/23/5-dream-latin-american-trips-to-plan-for-2021/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/03/23/5-dream-latin-american-trips-to-plan-for-2021/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:17:41 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=157749 With travel on hold over this difficult period, many of us are getting our travel fix by seeking inspiration...

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