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Antarctica
An Antarctic winter is far from a tropical paradise – imagine a continent surrounded by densely packed ice, near-perpetual darkness, unpredictable blizzards, and temperatures that dip to about -60 ºF. With the seasons flipped, winter here in the Northern Hemisphere means that it’s as close to summer as it will ever be at the White Continent, and also the only time of year when voyaging to this last great travel frontier is possible, as the warmer climate serves to break up the ice barriers that otherwise prohibit access to this remote white wilderness full of exotic wildlife and savage landscapes. More than 20,000 tourists now head to the South Pole each year to witness its monumental glaciers and icebergs, comical penguins and seabirds, and majestic whales and marine creatures. Cruising is the most popular way to attempt an Antarctic expedition; cruise lines like Holland America, Radisson Seven Seas, and Princess operate sailings from Argentina or New Zealand.
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