Category: Polar Regions
5 of the best hotels in Arctic Europe
By Ala Osmond on Jul 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Arctic, Europe, Finland, Hotels, Norway, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe
The region of Arctic Europe includes Finnish Lapland, Northern Norway and Swedish Lapland, the most Northern parts of each of the three countries. This is a region of spectacular natural beauty, gourmet food, Northern Lights and White Nights. The Arctic Circle is the land of the midnight sun. The Summer solstice in June is a 
9 secrets of Spitsbergen
By Matt Schwachofer on Jul 11, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Arctic, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Norway, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
What a difference a century makes. In the early 1900s, Spitsbergen and the Arctic regions were spoken of with awe and a fair amount of fear. Only the world’s greatest explorers dared take on the northern reaches in the hunt to find the Northeast and Northwest Passages first, and of course the North Pole itself. 
10 exceptional wildlife experiences in Latin America
By Simon Williams on Jun 14, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Antarctic, Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Featured, Peru, Polar Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
It doesn’t matter what type of holiday or trip you are looking for; Latin America has something to offer everyone. There are idyllic beaches, fascinating historical sites, exciting adventurous activities, off-the-scale luxury hotels and award-winning restaurants to name but a few. However, if you are interested in wildlife, the options are endless. From sweeping mountainous 
10 great reasons to cruise to Greenland
By Matt Schwachofer on Jun 08, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Arctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
Tourism is still a relatively new phenomenon for Greenland. They’ve only had an active tourism office since the early 1990s, and like with any baby industry they’re still finding their way. Which is great for luxury travellers – you’ll still be getting a true immersion into Greenland’s culture without a lot of tourist-facing brouhaha getting 
7 alternative safaris to take you off the beaten track
By Tom Marchant on May 22, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Arctic, Asia, Botswana, Brazil, Nepal, Polar Regions, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Worldwide
To come face-to-face with the incredible wildlife that walk this planet is surely one of the greatest adventures. But there’s more than one way to enjoy a safari these days than just sitting on a jeep. If you’re looking for a real heat-thumping wild encounter that gets you closer and takes you off the beaten 
8 exciting ways an Antarctica cruise might change your life
By Matt Schwachofer on May 10, 2017 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
People who have taken an Antarctic cruise will tell you it is an experience not quite like any other vacation experience they’ve ever had. And chances are, they’ll keep trying to tell you, again and again, how life-changing the trip truly was, only pausing when they take a moment to book their next trip to 
10 great reasons to visit the Arctic
By Matt Schwachofer on Apr 13, 2017 in Arctic, Canada, Europe, Featured, Finland, North America, Norway, Polar Regions, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe
The Arctic is starting to pop up more and more on luxury travellers’ must-visit lists. Part of its appeal is that for a very long time Arctic cruises were so exotic that they were almost the thing of fantasy, meshed in with tales of explorers risking life and limb to find the elusive Northwest Passage. 
9 interesting facts about Antarctica
By Matt Schwachofer on Mar 16, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Antarctic, Featured, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
Why the heck would you head to Antarctica? Most of us get our fill of snow and ice at home, thank you very much. Isn’t that all there is to see around the South Pole? As it turns out, not even close. Antarctica and the nearby islands are part of an amazingly vital ecosystem that 
7 magical places to watch the sunset in Latin America
By Simon Williams on Jan 11, 2017 in Antarctic, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Regions, South America
Latin America boasts some of the worlds most postcard worthy beaches, particularly in Brazil and Costa Rica. As top honeymoon destinations, they wouldn’t be complete without some truly magical sunsets, and both offer them almost every night of the year. However, these aren’t the only two places to consider if you’re in search of the 
An awe-inspiring, exotic photographic expedition to Greenland
One of the most awe-inspiring, exotic places on earth still remains almost unexplored by man. Yet there lies an abundance of remarkable scenery and adventure for the discerning traveller. In fact the second largest island on earth, Greenland, has a dramatic, mysterious beauty that makes it a once in a lifetime dream-come-true for any keen
7 things to look out for on the first wellness focused ship in Antarctica
By Paul Johnson on Nov 09, 2015 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Health & Safety, Polar Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Climb aboard the first wellness focused ship in Antarctica, where you can enjoy a premium Polar adventure, with an expansive array of health and wellness offerings. The Ocean Endeavour is an expertly engineered small expedition ship, newly refurbished, with a choice of 13 cabin categories and contemporary interiors. The 199-passenger vessel boasts a contemporary aesthetic 
Top 5 adventurous holidays
By Colin Matthews on Nov 05, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Antarctic, Asia, Brazil, Colombia, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Guyana, Leisure Travel, Myanmar, Peru, Polar Regions, Rail Travel, Russia, South America, Speciality Travel, Venezuela
For those looking for something a bit different to your typical beach holidays, we have compiled our favourite adventurous holidays, perfect for those wanting to experience something unique. From an exploration of the South eastern nation of Burma, the depths of the vast Antarctica to an epic rail journey across several countries and a trek 
5 original destinations for 2015
By Tom Barber on Dec 30, 2014 in Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Polar Regions, Regions, Romania
It’s the time of year when we in the travel industry stare deep into our crystal balls, peer at the tea leaves and read the runes (and do a bit of considered research, naturally) to predict the delectable destinations that we think will hit the heights in 2015. These can be completely new places around 
The 10 best places in the world to run a marathon
By Paul Johnson on Dec 09, 2014 in Accessories, Adventure Travel, Africa, Arctic, Asia, China, Clothing, Europe, Featured, France, Gadgets, Greece, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Peru, Polar Regions, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
If you have a love of both running and travel, then our guide to 10 of the best marathons in the world will hopefully inspire you to your next marathon challenge. Like travel, marathon running has seen considerable growth in the last decade or two. We’ve included a real mix in compiling this list, from 
