An aerial view of Antarctica. Weddell Sea is the ‘bay’ in the top left corner. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Antarctica: planning the trip of a lifetime – Lonely Planet.

Whilst Antarctica is a highly desirable travel destination for those that adore spectacular scenery and wildlife, as this article clearly demonstrates, this sort of holiday is either a once in the lifetime trip, or the preserve of the wealthy.

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