Here are some ideas for next year’s travel bucket list.
This week popular travel company Conde Nast released the 18 best places to travel in 2018. We see what they did there with that number selection. Some of their top picks included tropical destinations like Guadalajara, Mexico and the Bahamas. However, their top spot fell to a much cooler location on the globe. Conde Nast crowned Antarctica as the number one travel destination for 2018. Before you balk at the thought of subzero temperatures and expended boat rides, we encourage you to consider all that Antarctica has to offer.
We think Antarctica is pretty neat.
Antarctica has marveled the world ever since its discovery in 1773. The terrain holds some of the harshest elements. In fact, Antarctica contains the world’s largest desert, due to its incredibly low annual rainfall.
When picturing earth’s southernmost continent, most people think of cute, fuzzy penguins. If you travel here, you will have the delight of spotting up to 18 penguin species that inhabit the peninsula. It won’t be too difficult to spot those black feathers against the surrounding snowy white scenery.
Unlike the first explorers who discovered the massive continent, modern day travelers have the luxury of personal tours of Antarctica. It’s never been easier to brave the Antarctic tundra. Specialized cruise ship companies routinely travel from South America to the nearby Antarctic islands. Most trips leave the port of Buenos Aires, Argentina to reach the Antarctic Circle. The average trip ranges from 7 to 23 days, depending on what your budget and schedule allow.
Antarctica is a place of unbelievably preserved natural beauty. The massive glaciers and towering snow-capped peaks are sure to take your breath away. Explore the numerous islands as you observe the wildlife in their natural habitat.
Ready for the coolest adventure of your life? Travel to Antarctica next year and cross off another continent from your bucket list.
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