Articles tagged with: arctic-and-antarctica
Gallery: Wildlife-watching calendar in pictures
Do you want to witness some of the world’s most incredible wildlife spectacles? Check out our handy wildlife-watching calendar to find out where to go and what time of year to travel:
Five minutes with…teen polar explorer Parker Liautaud
Epic polar adventures aren’t the usual pastime for today’s teens, but for Parker Liautaud isolated days skiing across barren, frozen landscapes in bitterly cold temperatures have become more than a little familiar.
Aurora Expeditions to offer Antarctica snorkelling
It may not be the most obvious of snorkelling destinations, but tour company Aurora Expeditions is to offer passengers the chance to snorkel in Antarctica this season.
Svalbard: Chancing it in the Arctic
Ben Taub explores one of the most remote and unforgiving landscapes on Earth – Svalbard – and discovers that little has changed since the first Arctic explorers arrived on its frozen and wildlife-rich lands.
Editor’s blog: Interview with Felicity Aston, the first woman to cross the Antarctic alone
Imagine being in the middle of a barren, white landscape in bitterly cold, sub-zero conditions for 59 days – completely alone…
G Adventures sees more demand for polar expeditions
G Adventures has seen a significant increase in demand for its 2012 polar expedition programme, with bookings for trips to the Arctic and Antarctica rising by 15 per cent.
Video: Video: Captain Robert Scott’s Antarctic challenge – 100 years on
Nearly 100 years to the day of Captain Robert Scott's ill-fated polar expedition, Welsh businessman and entrepreneur, William McNamara OBE, is to make an attempt on the Pole.
Top 5 Frozen Planet-themed holiday ideas
Frozen Planet fever is in the air as every Wednesday the nation glues themselves to the sofa for their weekly dose of the fantastic and inspiring David Attenborough series. But, why not transform your awe into reality?
North Pole expedition for charity
People looking for an adventure holiday idea this year have the opportunity to take part in an expedition to the North Pole to raise money for prestigious youth charity the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Special offers on Antarctica trips
World Expeditions has announced its latest series of special offers on voyages to Antarctica.
Race to the South Pole
Extreme World Races (EWR) is inviting thrillseekers to embark on the "adventure of a lifetime" to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first journey to the South Pole.
Top 5 ways to escape the crowds on New Year's Eve
Admit it. New Year's Eve rarely lives up to expectations. Performing the same old tired countdown in overcrowded, freezing cold conditions is simply boring after a while.
Best cruise holidays 2010
Cruise holidays are making a mass comeback. Gone are the days when all they offered was lazy nautical luxury and a brief glimpse of a few overpopulated ports.
Marathon matters
The London Virgin Marathon attracted over 36,500 runners from all over the world. Both novice and experienced athletes raced the 26.2 miles through diverse neighbourhoods experiencing a city that has so much to offer.
Video: Explore Antarctica for Shackleton anniversary
Sir Ernest Shackleton was one of Britain's most intrepid and respected explorers and 2010 is the 95th Anniversary of his greatest expedition to Antarctica.
Top 20 travel ideas with travelbite.co.uk
It has been a frantic few months here at travelbite.co.uk as we continued to bring you the very best holiday ideas from around the world.
New Year's Holidays Ideas 2009
Let's face it, 2009 has been a tough year for Brits!
Christmas holiday ideas in Antarctica
Are you looking for a Christmas gift with a difference? Something new and different? Something unforgettable? Something which doesn't need to be assembled? And something which is easy to wrap?
Magical Christmas holiday ideas
People are already turning their minds to the Christmas holidays, so here are some great ideas for those planning their Christmas getaways from travelbite.co.uk.
Cruise holiday ideas this winter
Swan Hellenic is offering guests the chance to sail to the Antarctic this winter with a new cruise holiday idea.
Arctic cruises see price falls
Those dreaming of exploring the Arctic, this could be the year – as specialist World Expeditions is offering a 25 per cent off selected voyages aboard the Polar Pioneer.
Brits trapped as Antarctic ship runs aground
A cruise ship has run aground in the Antarctic, leaving as many as 17 British tourists stranded in sub-zero temperatures.
New blog offers insight into Antarctica life
Want to book an Antarctic cruise but have no idea what to expect?
Follow in the footsteps of Nature's Great Events
A new series due to start on BBC One in February, Nature's Great Events, documents Earth's most breathtaking feats of nature.
Preparations underway for Holiday & Travel Show
The UK travel industry has begun to prepare for the Destinations: Holiday & Travel Show – taking place at Earls Court this February.
