Places To Go In Antarctica & Falklands

Six hundred miles south of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica is the ultimate destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Find yourself at close quarters with large rookeries of penguins and seal colonies, and spot whales plying the icy offshore waters. Until recently, Antarctica was the domain of pioneering expeditions and intrepid explorers. Nowadays it is possible to visit this pristine on expedition vessels that let you experience Antarctica in the comfort and luxury of a modern-day cruise ship.

The Falklands are one of the last outposts of the British Empire and said to be the only place on earth where man and penguin live in harmony. The islands provide breeding grounds for some 70 different animal species, including the black-browed albatross, elephant seals, sea lions and penguins. With its windswept islands, long white sandy beaches, coves, cliffs and an intriguing history, this remote Southern Atlantic archipelago is really one of a kind and a stunning destination for the wildlife enthusiast.