Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Unforgettable Antarctic Cruises From Ushuaia

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By Tammie Caldwell


Today's tourists expect more from their trips for many reasons. For one thing, the Internet has opened their eyes to a world of beauty that extends far beyond what could be offered by a drive. With so much information readily available, people want to get there and see it with their own eyes. As such, find memorable Antarctic cruises from Ushuaia, Argentina that will leave people in awe.

While there are many beautiful destinations in the world, there are few that can offer this much. Bounded by the Beagle Channel to the south, and a beautiful mountain range to the north, it is known as the world's southernmost city. It's situated on a wide bay, where many cruises begin and end.

Although it is located in such proximity to the Antarctic, it's odd that its winters are not exceptionally cold. It dips just under the freezing mark in its coldest month, which happens to be July, and its warmest month is January. However, the climate is quite humid, and summers bring on lots of clouds and wind, while winters bring on rain showers and snowfalls.

As for daylight, its southern latitude certainly plays a role, varying it significantly between summer and winter. There are about 17 hours of daylight during the summer, while only about seven hours during winter. Aside from that, it has become a major tourist destination because of all that it offers, and because it is a commercial port for cruising.

First off, being a commercial peer, it takes thousands of cruise travelers to numerous Antarctic islands. This is also the port where Southern scientific expeditions begin. Whatever the case, it is the door to some of the most beautiful and remote islands in all the world, such as the South Shetland Islands, but also to the popular Falkland Islands.

The point of departure was at one time a penal colony that was reserved for dangerous offenders, and re-offenders. It has changed dramatically, as people have come to embrace its beauty and its location as the city closest to the Antarctica. There are numerous lakes and bays, forests and glaciers to take in. What's more is that its sunset is outstanding.

As this is the start off point for one's trip, one should expect that they are memories will last a lifetime because there are few destinations that offer this raw beauty. It has impressive wildlife, dining fit for a king, and so much more. In all, it's a once-in-a-lifetime trip that can feed the soul.

The important thing is to remember to pack appropriately for this type of cruise. It's not one's typical vacation, where bathing suits are the norm. Instead, this requires thermal underwear, gloves, and waterproof outerwear from head to toe. A good camera with lots of batteries and pair of binoculars will allow one to really experience their vacation to the most. Plus, for the most part, it's a casual affair, although there are some cruise ships that do offer more formal evenings.




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