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Why do expedition cruise passengers clean their boots? Learn how biosecurity protects Antarctica and other sensitive expedition environments
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Worried about crossing the Drake Passage? Here’s how sailing, flying and fly-sail Antarctica expeditions compare—and what each option asks you to trade
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Lindblad, HX, Quark, Ponant, Aurora and Silversea can take travellers to some of the same remote destinations—but they don’t deliver the same experience. Here’s how I compare their ships, expedition styles, activities and levels of luxury to help identify the right fit.
I didn’t know I was an expedition cruiser until I went to the Galápagos. Nearly fourteen years later, I found myself discussing expedition travel on ACTA’s main stage.
Which river cruise should you take? Compare the Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Seine, Douro and rivers beyond Europe based on scenery, cities, food, wine, history, Christmas markets, wildlife and more.
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Wellness doesn’t always come wrapped in a spa robe. Sometimes it comes from community. Belonging. Purpose. Kindness. And knowing that when something goes terribly wrong, people will show up for one another. Last Friday, Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador marked the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001 — a day forever associated with unimaginable tragedy, but
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Lush Life Travel reaches 300 verified Virtuoso client reviews with a 99%+ satisfaction rate. Learn why working with a river cruise specialist — not just booking one — makes the difference in your trip.
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Exclusive Offers As the owner of Lush Life Travel, a boutique travel agency affiliated with Direct Travel, I’m delighted to bring you access to exclusive offers through Direct Travel’s status as one of the largest Virtuoso luxury travel network partners. Here are some fantastic opportunities from a few of our favorite travel supplier partners: DESTINATION
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What exactly is a mudroom on an expedition cruise ship? While sailing around Iceland aboard Aurora Expeditions’ Sylvia Earle, I went behind the scenes with Mudroom & Shop Manager Reza to learn how muster drills, Zodiacs, biosecurity, gear and a remarkable crew all come together to make expedition cruising work.
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