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Explore Antarctica
with Hurtigruten

Whether it's camping, hiking,
snowshoeing or kayaking, Hurtigruten
lets you experience Antarctica in true
explorer fashion. When Roald
Amundsen became the first explorer to
reach the South Pole, it was epic. Even
so, Amundsen's achievement barely
scratched the surface of a continent
where the ice layer averages from one
to three miles deep. Hurtigruten
showcases this gem through immersive
activities that connect you with this
remarkable destination.
Experience a sampling of what life
was like for early polar explorers in
Antarctica with an overnight stay. Relax
and marvel at the incomparable stillness,
or take short walks and visit a penguin
colony under the bright Antarctic night.
Wake in time to savor a sunrise above
the stunning landscape. Explore
Antarctica from sea level in a kayak.
Experienced guides lead you through
ice-filled waters to admire the shapes
and colors of the icebergs up close. The
only sound is the soft "swish" of the
paddles slicing through the water. More
active travelers can strap on snowshoes
conquer snowy fields, hills and plains.
Hurtigruten is the legendary original
Norwegian coastal route that dates
back to 1893. Ships carried goods, local
passengers and tourists between
Bergen and Kirkenes. Hurtigruten`s
expedition ship MS Fram sails in
Antarctica, Spitsbergen and near
Greenland. MS Midnatsol will also sail to
Antarctic waters. These expedition
ships are designed especially for polar
waters with ice strengthened hulls. The
first ship will be delivered this summer,
adding two more ships in the summer
of 2019. Hurtigruten leads the way
green shipping, and sustainability is a
top priority. Designed and developed
by Rolls-Royce, each ship is crafted
with advanced environmentally friendly
technology to reduce emissions.

Movies to Spark

Have you ever watched a movie that left you with an
itch to pack your bags and hit the road? Nothing inspires
wanderlust quite like a movie where a destination plays the
starring role. Check out these five films for travel inspiration.

1

Under the Tuscan Sun

2

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

3

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

4

Eat Pray Love

5

Roman Holiday

Watching Diane Lane's character build a new life in the
gorgeous Tuscan countryside will have you checking the price
of flights to Florence. The film is like a moving postcard of Italy,
from the rolling hills and olive groves of Tuscany to the stunning
seaside town of Positano.

While they might not seem like the most obvious travel
movies, Peter Jackson's epic will leave you amazed by the
diverse and beautiful landscape of New Zealand (where all
three Lord of the Rings movies were filmed). From glaciers
and rivers to mountains and forests, New Zealand definitely
steals the show. Fans who visit the country can even take
part in Lord of the Rings tours.

In this heartwarming movie, a group of British retirees
(Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy) outsource their
retirement to exotic India to move into a newly opened hotel.
Though their new home is not quite what they had imagined,
they get a great immersion in a rich and colorful culture.

Three destinations stand out in this book-turned-film
as Julia Roberts' character becomes a foodie in Italy, explores
culture and spirituality in India and searches for love in Bali.
You don't have to be on a soul-searching journey to dive
into any of these enticing places.

The 1953 Audrey Hepburn classic romantic comedy
follows the adventures of a crown princess exploring Rome
alone - until she meets a dashing American newsman played
by Gregory Peck. Even with Hepburn and Peck in starring
roles, the real star of the film is Rome. Who wouldn't enjoy
a gelato on the Spanish Steps?

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