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Antarctica - Strict limits on tourism proposed ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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The Obama administration is proposing strict limits on the size of cruise ships and the number of passengers allowed to come ashore on the White Continent. A conference in DC begins today led by Hillary Clinton who will propose amending the 50 years Antarctic Treaty to mandate restrictions on tourism. What does this mean? Will you be able to go later? Perhaps, but expect the prices to skyrocket. If you ever wanted to visit the "7th continent", now would be the time to go.

AFS Antarctica in December has 4 spaces left. It's a thrilling exploration voyage on the new luxury ship MS Fram. From Buenos Aires, you'll sail to the farthest reaches of the White Continent. Features: onboard lectures by renowned professors, biologists, geologist and at least 6 landings in the new zodiac styled Polar Circle Boats. Be one of the few to ever step onto this continent. See glaciers, mile long ice shelves, unique birds, whales, seals and thousands of penguins.

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Our Polar Site Inspection in Norway
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We just returned from what is called "the worlds most beautiful voyage" up Norway's coast deep into the Arctic Circle. Winter is a great time to sail the polar seas where snow-clad mountains reflect the polar twilight. The entire world turns into eerie shades of black and white photographs. it's too peaceful for words.

We were on an expedition ship with Hurtigruten, the same cruiseline our Antarctic group will sail this December. Service was stellar and food gourmet with the freshest Norwegian delicacies. We began with tours in Oslo, then a flight up to the arctic capital of Tromso on the 70th parallel. People here insist it's the best place to see the Aurora Borealis. They were indeed impressive, but I insist it's the most expensive place on earth. Terry and I hunted the town for the cheapest dinner, which was a burger and fries for $65, but the catsup was free.

The highlight was dogsledding at the Wildlife Center. With 300 huskies, it's the largest in Scandinavia. That night we geared up in thermal suits and headlamps to go sledding. A team of 14 eager dogs pulled us miles over the pristine seaside valleys. We were engulfed in total silence when our musher suddenly yelled, "Northern Lights!" And there above us were the magical glory of green and yellow hues across the shy. Afterwards we gathered by a fire inside a Sami tent for steaming bowls of reindeer stew.