Monthly Archives: December 2009

Chilling in Antarctica

December 26, 2009 – 12:11 pm

Antarctic traveler and travel writer, Chris Connelly, shares his experiences in the great white continent. I’m wearing snowpants for the first time since childhood, and I have on the same coat I wore several years ago while covering the Iditarod sled dog race across Alaska. This coat comes with an extra dense fleece lining that [...]

By Beth Conway | Posted in 1, Antarctica Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Travel Journal | Tagged , , , , | Comments (2)

Argentina Now Charges Reciprocity Fee

December 22, 2009 – 2:55 pm

On December 20th, the government of Argentina will start charging a “reciprocity fee” for travelers entering the country through Buenos Aires international airport (Ezeiza). At this point, travelers entering Argentina by going overland or by ship are not required to pay this fee. This fee only applies to citizens of the United States, Canada, and [...]

By Beth Conway | Posted in 1, Argentina Tours, Travel general | Tagged , , | Comments (1)

Adventure Life Sponsors a Holiday Party for Costa Rican Children

December 17, 2009 – 11:51 am

Last month, Adventure Life teamed up with our partners in Costa Rica, to sponsor a holiday party for a group of Costa Rican children from the Turrubares Mountains. The following is from our friends in Costa Rica regarding a few details of the celebration. Looks and sounds like it was a delightful day. On November [...]

By Beth Conway | Posted in 1, Costa Rica Tours, Guides & Suppliers, Volunteer service | Tagged , , , , | Leave a Comment

December 2: The Falklands

December 3, 2009 – 12:37 pm

An absolutely stunning day today! Due to departing Antarctica a half day early, the Expedition Leader requested permission for an additional landing in the Falklands. The landing was at Steeple Jason Island and the highlight was the largest Black Browed Ablatross nesting site in the world. Thousands of the enormous birds covered the beach and [...]

By Brian Morgan | Posted in Adventure Travel Company, Antarctica Cruises, Brian in Antarctica, Small Ship Cruises, Travel general, Travel Journal, Travel Product, wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (1)

On Toward the Falklands

December 1, 2009 – 5:14 pm

Yesterday’s attempt at the Shetland Islands was a bust, again due to weather.  Winds were blowing hard, and word was that all the ships in the area that had planned similar visits canceled their trips as well.  This meant that we immediately turned toward the Falkland Islands and have now been at sea for over [...]

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November 29: Penguin Plunge

December 1, 2009 – 2:21 pm

November 29 This is it. Our last chance to make it to the Emperor Penguin Rookery at Snow Hill. At 5:30 AM, Shane’s voice wakes us with the announcement that visibility is only 100 meters and the helicopters need 300. We wait and see. At 7:45, he comes on again. Penguin Plunge will be at [...]

By Brian Morgan | Posted in Adventure Travel Company, Antarctica Cruises, Brian in Antarctica, Small Ship Cruises, Travel general, Travel Journal | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Landing on the Antarctic Peninsula

December 1, 2009 – 1:48 pm

November 26 Woke to poor visibility and the 5:30am announcement that helicopter flights to Snow Hill were delayed.  An hour went by and another announcement came regarding further weather delay.  Then, another announcement later in the morning that we had missed our daylight window. No worries, however, as we backed out of the ice and [...]

By Brian Morgan | Posted in 1, Adventure Travel Company, Antarctica Cruises, Brian in Antarctica, Small Ship Cruises, Travel general, Travel Journal | Tagged , , , , | Leave a Comment

Greetings from Antarctica

December 1, 2009 – 9:31 am

Good morning great Adventure Life friends!!! Just a quick note to let you all know that we have fallen in deep deep love with Antarctica. I will fill you in on all the details when we get back, but let’s just say … spectacular. Here’s a bit of our checklist: kayaking through icebergs, camping on [...]

By Beth Conway | Posted in Adventure Travel Company, Antarctica Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Travel Journal, Travel Product, wildlife, Woman's Trip to Antarctica, Women Adventure in Antarctica | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (3)
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