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“FALKLAND ISLANDS SOUTH GEORGIA WEDDELLSEA, “The Weddell Sea is known for its massive tabular icebergs:tt contains the Weddell Gyre andis part of the Southern Ocean. The bay formed from the coasts of Coats Land andthe Antarctic Peninsula shapes its land boundaries. The seais fringed by numerous ice shelves, including the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf. The Weddell Sea is notable for its designation by scientists as having the clearest water of any sea andis home to huge colonies of Adelie penguins, plus crabeater seals, minke whales, and orcas. The region is also renowned for its Weddell seals. These remarkable animals are able to remain submerged for more than an hour and rasp through the ice using their teeth to maintain breathing holes. A visit to the Weddell Seais a true privilege few have ever experienced and those who make the effort are rewarded with vast, unique ice formations, beautiful isolation, and ample wildlife. > Tabular Icebergs > Chance of emperor penguins > More time cruising Antarctica FALKLA\D HANDS Set 700 km north of Antarctica, the Falklands are sparsely inhabited, dramatic and immensely fascinating. Home to five distinct species of penguins, a large colony of Albatross, an abundance of Elephant seals, Sea lions and plenty of migrating whales and dolphins, these South Atlantic islands are very much a sub- Antarctic haven. HBIORY' There have been French, British, Spanish and Argentine settlements during its history, and while Britain re-established its rule in 1833, the islands continue to be claimed by Argentina, which refers to them as Islas Malvinas. Argentina invaded the islands in 1982, resulting in the two-month-long undeclared Falklands War between both countries. It resulted in the surrender of all Argentine forces and the return of the islands to British administration WHYGO >» Unique wildlife and penguin species > A dream for photography > British heritage in a rugged, windswept environment SOUTHGEDRGA, South Georgia is truly the penguin, seal and seabird headquarters of the far south, an island that figuratively bursts at the seams with Antarctic wildlife. WIDLEE Over three-quarters of the fur seals livingin Antarctica are found here, as well as several of the world's largest rookeries of king penguins, South Georgiais the southern wildlife créche everyone needs to experience Satisbury Plain and St Andrew's Bay are the two most popular landing sites for King penguin spotting whilst over on the other side of the island, you can see huge numbers OF ehinstrap, gentoos and glorious macaroni penguins. GRYIVEEN South Georgia's largest settlement is a former whaling station and also the last resting place of Sir Ernest Skackleton, Visiting his grave is an absolute bucket-list dream for so many visitors. WHYGO > One of the world's best destinations for.wildlife > Follow in the footsteps of acclaimed explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton > Experience a unique side of Antarctica
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