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Planning the Ultimate Friendcation Expedition
Planning the ultimate friendcation on an expedition takes more effort than the average weekend road trip or weeklong resort vacation. …
Top 10 Bucket List Onboard Experiences
With an intimate and relaxed onboard atmosphere alongside a spirit of adventure, adventures with Aurora are all about shared experiences …
Top Features on the Sylvia Earle
A floating ambassador for the planet And away she goes! Our new, purpose-built ship, the Sylvia Earle, has departed on …
Solo Adventure Vacations: Why You Should Go
Enjoy the company of like-minded people, explore endlessly at your own pace or push your limits with adventure. Whether you’re …
Celebration Travel
One of the travel trends we’ve been witnessing is that ‘celebration travel’ is on the rise. After being unable to …
Travel Trends for 2022
For the team at Aurora Expeditions, which prides itself on pushing frontiers, one of the many side effects of the …
Bucket-list destinations to suit every traveller
Because Aurora Expeditions visits some of the most unique places in the world, compiling this list of bucket-list destinations wasn’t …
Top Tips for Reducing Plastic
This week, people all over the world have been honouring Sarah Auffret by collecting litter in their communities, as part …
What to pack for a trip to the polar regions
When packing for your holiday, do you have trouble deciding between what to take versus leave at home? If so, …
Howard’s Top 5 Tips for Antarctic First-Timers
First time travelling to Antarctica? Here’s Howard’s top 5 tips to make the most of your expedition. About Howard Whelan …
The British Isles: A Bird Watcher’s Guide
If you’re a birding enthusiast, the British Isles also holds a special surprise in the range of birdlife that call …
Editors Pick: 10 Best Travel Books Of All Time
Are you seeking out that perfect holiday read? Well look no further, we reveal our top 10 travel books to …
How Much Does A Trip To Antarctica Cost?
International travel trends indicate that travellers want to visit more remote places, seeking a genuine connection with nature and untouched …
The Good Gift Guide
Get out of your usual gift giving routine and get a truly unique gift from some of our favourite partners …
Hookpod launches Kickstarter campaign
The Hookpod is a new fisheries invention that’s small in size, big in innovation and has huge implications for saving …
Top things to do in Aberdeen before your Arctic Circle Cruise
Perched at the top of Britain, Scotland is characterised by its historic cities, winding roads and rugged terrain. The city …
Our 10 Most Popular Instagram Posts Of 2016
It’s been a great year for amazing photos, from Antarctica to the Arctic and to all the places in between. …
When Is The Best Time To Trek Patagonia?
The remote region of Patagonia, which spans Chile and Argentina in the southern part of the South American continent, is …
How To Share Your Antarctic Expedition Cruise With The Folks Back Home
Cruising around the Antarctic Peninsula, you’ll see myriad marvels that most people will likely never encounter in their life. Towering …
Is Crossing The Drake Passage Dangerous? Tips For Surviving
As part of your Antarctic expedition, you’ll be crossing the Drake Passage, a stretch of water that has great significance …
Antarctic Weather Patterns: What will the weather be like on my cruise?
Each year, we take parties of excited people to see the Antarctic Peninsula’s famous tourist attractions. Aboard our purpose-built expedition ships, …
Antarctica Through The Eyes Of Lauren Bath
I have a strange job. I am a professional Instagrammer, travel influencer, photographer, marketer, freelance social media marketer, traveller, entrepreneur, …
Should I Sail To Antarctica Or Fly?
Can you hear the call of Antarctica, one of the most extraordinary corners of our planet, where you’ll be in …
Wildlife Photography Tips: How to Snap Animals in their Own Habitat
Animal lovers get a kick out of our expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia because of the many different species of …
