15 mai 2015

Unforgettable Antarctic Cruises From Ushuaia

By Tammie Caldwell


Travel has changed extensively in the last few decades, and especially of late with the inception of the Internet that has made the world a much smaller place. Today, people see some of the most incredible places online, and want to get there to see it with their own eyes. Below, discover unforgettable Antarctic cruises from Ushuaia, Argentina.

While every city has its own type of beauty, nothing can compare to Ushuaia. For one thing, it's the most southernmost city in the world, and there aren't many that can boast this type of location. What's more is that it is bound by a beautiful mountain range to the north, and to the south, by the Beagle Channel. Certainly, there are some settlements in Chile that are located slightly farther to the south, but they can't offer what the city can.

Being close to the Antarctic as it is, it's strange that it's not a very particularly cold city. However, it's important to keep in mind that it's summers are in January, thus having its warmest temperatures around that time, and July is known to be its coldest month. At the same time, oddly enough, it's a quite humid area. Winter brings on rain showers and snowfalls, while summers are usually windy and cloudy.

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.

There are cruises that take them to numerous Antarctic islands, like the South Shetland Islands and the South Sandwich Islands. The port is also synonymous with scientific expeditions as well. This commercial pier is the point of departure for these and vacation cruises such as to the Falkland Islands.

Back in the 1800s, this was actually a penal colony that was intended for real offenders and dangerous offenders. Over time, it has closed its prison, and now has become a major destination with regards to tourism. The prison has become a museum. Visitors can visit not only the museum, but also taken all its natural beauty, from its most memorable sunsets to its majestic glaciers and forests.

As it is only the beginning of one's trip, they will be filled with memories that will last a lifetime because it's an ideal destination for virtually anything any tourists expect on their vacation. There's great shopping, hiking, skiing, dining, and more. From there, tourists can experience a once-in-a-lifetime trip, seeing thousands of penguins and incredible icebergs. It's different from what anyone can ever expect because of its harsh beauty and impressive wildlife.

Travel enthusiasts that have visited the Caribbean should know that it's nothing like that at all. For one thing, the itinerary is based upon the weather conditions. Sometimes, things can get choppy and alternative destinations are necessary. For the most part, there are calmer destinations like the Antarctic Peninsula and Hope Bay. Furthermore, people need to pack properly for such a vacation. First off, they need to be dressed in a waterproof clothing, almost from head to toe, and they must pack at least a couple of pairs of thermal underwear.




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