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\nWhen it comes to once-in-a-lifetime journeys, they don\u2019t get much better than this. Picture this: a festive season spent sailing the infinite surreal landscapes of\u00a0<\/span>Antarctica<\/a>, and swapping the crowds of people gift shopping for seals or penguins relaxing atop the ice. As if you needed any more convincing, here are our top reasons to plan for a\u00a0<\/span>once-in-a-lifetime Christmas or New Year celebratory\u00a0<\/span>polar expedition<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>cruise<\/b>\u00a0to enjoy a special\u00a0<\/span>stress-free holiday<\/b>\u00a0packed full of outstanding memories.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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1. A traditional White Christmas<\/h3>\n
Guaranteed! Experience a traditional\u00a0<\/span>White Christmas<\/b>\u00a0in a totally non-traditional way! Imagine the feeling when you spot your very\u00a0<\/span>first iceberg<\/b>, perhaps when looking out from your own\u00a0<\/span>private balcony<\/b>\u00a0while savouring the view, or the moment when ice-capped mountains appear on the horizon, as if by magic, and you \u2018know\u2019 you have reached Antarctica. It\u2019s snow time!<\/span><\/p>\n
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2. A stress-free, relaxing holiday<\/h3>\n
How about the concept of a year-end holiday with no cleaning, no Christmas or New Year\u2019s Eve shopping to stock and restock the fridge\u2026 just\u00a0<\/span>settle, take a deep breath, and relax<\/b>. Delicious\u00a0<\/span>gourmet meals<\/a>, inclusive drinks, 24 hour room service. Enjoy a sumptuous Christmas lunch or New Year celebrations \u2013 with no clean-up!<\/span><\/p>\n
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3. Everyday discoveries in a pristine world<\/h3>\n
Trade your event calendar for a new polar gift each day. Our\u00a0<\/span>expedition voyages<\/a>\u00a0always remain\u00a0<\/span>flexible to accommodate the whims of nature<\/b>, sometimes providing opportunities to take the unmarked turn-off to present guests with\u00a0<\/span>unscripted surprises<\/b>. Regardless, you can be assured each day there will be scenery, wildlife, excursions in Zodiacs\u00ae or with the Expedition Team ashore to explore, that will take your breath away.<\/span><\/p>\n
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4. Toast the New Year on the ice<\/h3>\n
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a glass (or two!) of\u00a0<\/span>Charles Heidsieck<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 PONANT\u2019s highly regarded house champagne. Perhaps celebrate with a glass of bubbles while\u00a0<\/span>standing on the ice floe<\/b>, or after dip in the heated pool\u2026 The\u00a0<\/span>Open Bar policy<\/b>\u00a0means your choice of drink is available any time you want, so anytime is party time! And there is plenty of ice to go around.<\/span><\/p>\n
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5. Nature\u2019s own festive decorations<\/h3>\n
Forget dressing the Christmas tree with fairy lights and tinsel. Here, nature shows off her grandeur with a fluorescent light show\u00a0<\/span>illuminating icebergs as if lit from within<\/b>, snow fields, glaciers and snow-draped volcanoes reflecting an ever-varied colour palette with the\u00a0<\/span>changing light<\/b>\u00a0of the (very) long days.\u00a0<\/span>Who needs fireworks when you have an endless blanket of stars with zero light pollution?<\/b>\u00a0Nature\u2019s own festive decorations \u2013 a magical atmosphere, unmatched.<\/span><\/p>\n
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6. Unforgettable family experiences<\/h3>\n
An expedition voyage to Antarctica is a truly memorable gift for a once-in-a-lifetime\u00a0<\/span>multi-generational family holiday<\/b>, ideal for all to relax, reconnect and celebrate together. With a minumum age of 8 years old on PONANT Expeditions, Antarctica is a destination where the whole family can experience that\u00a0<\/span>child-like wonder<\/b>\u00a0once again.<\/span><\/p>\n
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7. No reindeer\u2026<\/h3>\n
\u2026but countless\u00a0<\/span>fur seals<\/b>, adorable\u00a0<\/span>penguins<\/b><\/a>\u00a0of all persuasions (from the smallest, Ad\u00e9lie, to Chinstrap, Gentoo and King), plus\u00a0<\/span>albatross<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>elephant seals, orcas<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>whales<\/b>\u00a0to boggle your mind and fill your camera lens \u2013 all living, and waiting for you, in this spell-binding atmosphere of total serenity unequalled anywhere else on Earth.<\/span><\/p>\n
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8. Escape from the world you know<\/h3>\n
The developed world can be a maddening place during the festive season, so what better way to whisk yourself as\u00a0<\/span>far away from the hustle and bustle<\/b>\u00a0as possible than a voyage to\u00a0<\/span>Antarctica<\/a>. Relish in this unique opportunity to feel far from civilisation amongst\u00a0<\/span>deserted, other-worldly landscapes<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>moments of complete tranquility<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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We practise responsible tourism<\/h2>\n
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PONANT is a proud voting Member of\u00a0<\/span>International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO)<\/em>, an organisation founded in 1991 to advocate, promote and practice safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to Antarctica \u2013\u00a0<\/span>www.iaato.org<\/a>. Being a member means we are committed to respect strict ecologically sound disembarkation protocols. You can find out more about our commitment to sustainable tourism and development\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Photo credits: \u00a9 PONANT \/ Violette Vauchelle, Olivier Blaud, Morgane Monneret, Clement Louineau.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Our Antarctica Expeditions<\/p>\n
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Take a look at our range of itineraries throughout the Great White Continent and find your perfect polar voyage.<\/p>\n
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