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Planning the Ultimate Friendcation Expedition
Planning the ultimate friendcation on an expedition takes more effort than the average weekend road trip or weeklong resort vacation. …
Top Global Bucket List Experiences
From the rainforests of Costa Rica to the history-rich coastlines of Scotland, Aurora’s expert Expedition Team is skilled at navigating to …
Top 10 Bucket List Onboard Experiences
With an intimate and relaxed onboard atmosphere alongside a spirit of adventure, adventures with Aurora are all about shared experiences …
Solo Adventure Vacations: Why You Should Go
Enjoy the company of like-minded people, explore endlessly at your own pace or push your limits with adventure. Whether you’re …
5 things not to do on your Antarctic expedition
Antarctica is one of the biggest bucket-list trips that you’ll ever do. While some people start planning their expedition months …
Celebration Travel
One of the travel trends we’ve been witnessing is that ‘celebration travel’ is on the rise. After being unable to …
Travel Trends for 2022
For the team at Aurora Expeditions, which prides itself on pushing frontiers, one of the many side effects of the …
Bucket-list destinations to suit every traveller
Because Aurora Expeditions visits some of the most unique places in the world, compiling this list of bucket-list destinations wasn’t …
Top Tips for Reducing Plastic
This week, people all over the world have been honouring Sarah Auffret by collecting litter in their communities, as part …
Howard’s Top 5 Tips for Antarctic First-Timers
First time travelling to Antarctica? Here’s Howard’s top 5 tips to make the most of your expedition. About Howard Whelan …
The British Isles: A Bird Watcher’s Guide
If you’re a birding enthusiast, the British Isles also holds a special surprise in the range of birdlife that call …
Here’s why Raja Ampat & West Papua should be your next tropical getaway
Raja Ampat and the nearby islands of the Indonesian archipelago are a melting pot of culture, history and nature. We invite you to …
The Ultimate 2022 Bucket List: Revival guide for adventurers
Ready for a holiday but not sure where to go? Reignite your sense of adventure each month of the year …
Antarctica Cruise Cost Guide
International travel trends indicate that travellers want to visit more remote places, seeking a genuine connection with nature and untouched …
Top things to do in Aberdeen before your Arctic Circle Cruise
Perched at the top of Britain, Scotland is characterised by its historic cities, winding roads and rugged terrain. The city …
When Is The Best Time To Trek Patagonia?
The remote region of Patagonia, which spans Chile and Argentina in the southern part of the South American continent, is …
Our 10 Most Popular Instagram Posts Of 2016
It’s been a great year for amazing photos, from Antarctica to the Arctic and to all the places in between. …
Is Crossing The Drake Passage Dangerous? Tips For Surviving
As part of your Antarctic expedition, you’ll be crossing the Drake Passage, a stretch of water that has great significance …
How To Share Your Antarctic Expedition Cruise With The Folks Back Home
Cruising around the Antarctic Peninsula, you’ll see myriad marvels that most people will likely never encounter in their life. Towering …
Should I Sail To Antarctica Or Fly?
Can you hear the call of Antarctica, one of the most extraordinary corners of our planet, where you’ll be in …
Antarctica Through The Eyes Of Lauren Bath
I have a strange job. I am a professional Instagrammer, travel influencer, photographer, marketer, freelance social media marketer, traveller, entrepreneur, …
Antarctic Weather Patterns: What will the weather be like on my cruise?
Each year, we take parties of excited people to see the Antarctic Peninsula’s famous tourist attractions. Aboard our purpose-built expedition ships, …
App-Mazing! Your Guide To The Best Travel Apps For Smartphones
When packing for your next adventure, what is at the top of your list? While your passport, itinerary and appropriate …
Wildlife Photography Tips: How to Snap Animals in their Own Habitat
Animal lovers get a kick out of our expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia because of the many different species of …