A cool vacation
The Antarctic is becoming a popular place for a
vacation. Over 37,000 tourists visit every year to
see its spectacular ice, snow, and wildlife. The
season starts in early November and finishes in
early March. The most popular way tourist visit
is on cruise ship. However, these cruises are not
like Caribbean or Mediterranean luxury cruise.
Although on the ship conditions can be quite
comfortable, the bad weather and danger make
this vacation a tough experience. For example in
November 2007, the cruise ship Explorer sank,
but fortunately none of the 154 people on board
were killed.
Yet for those interested in wildlife and the environment, an Antarctic vacation is a wonderful
opportunity to experience something new and to photograph whales and other sea life. Vacations cost
several thousand dollars and last between eight and 15 days. Most tourists love on the cruise ships,
which helps to reduce the impact on the ice.
Because of concern over the effect on the environment of all these tourists, in 991, the International
Association of Antarctica of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) was set up. Its goal is to promote
environmentally responsible travel to the Antarctic. With over 100 members, this organization helps
to make sure that tourism is controlled and causes as little damage as possible. The number of tourists
allowed on the ice is restricted to around 100 at a time. There must be at least one guide for every 20
tourists, with between one and three landings per day, lasting no more than three hours each. Would
you like to visit the Antarctic one day?
A cool vacationThe Antarctic is becoming a popular place for a vacation. Over 37,000 tourists visit every year to see its spectacular ice, snow, and wildlife. The season starts in early November and finishes in early March. The most popular way tourist visit is on cruise ship. However, these cruises are not like Caribbean or Mediterranean luxury cruise. Although on the ship conditions can be quite comfortable, the bad weather and danger make this vacation a tough experience. For example in November 2007, the cruise ship Explorer sank, but fortunately none of the 154 people on board were killed.Yet for those interested in wildlife and the environment, an Antarctic vacation is a wonderful opportunity to experience something new and to photograph whales and other sea life. Vacations cost several thousand dollars and last between eight and 15 days. Most tourists love on the cruise ships, which helps to reduce the impact on the ice.Because of concern over the effect on the environment of all these tourists, in 991, the International Association of Antarctica of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) was set up. Its goal is to promote environmentally responsible travel to the Antarctic. With over 100 members, this organization helps to make sure that tourism is controlled and causes as little damage as possible. The number of tourists allowed on the ice is restricted to around 100 at a time. There must be at least one guide for every 20 tourists, with between one and three landings per day, lasting no more than three hours each. Would you like to visit the Antarctic one day?
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