Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Greenland and Canadian Arctic Expedition Nuuk is the capitol for Greenland, which for now is still part of Denmark. They do have a semi-autonomous government, but are still very much dependent on Denmark for much of their funding. There is a plan that one day they will be their own country, and…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Greenland and Canadian Arctic Expedition We were pleased to have a window seat as we flew over the long fjord on our way to Kangerlussuaq. This is where our charter plane from New York flew into. The US Airforce used to have a base there and they sold it to Greenland for…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Greenland and Canadian Arctic Expedition Silversea includes any pre-cruise hotel stays that might be required for certain logistics with the price of the cruise. They put us up at the Times Square adjacent Intercontinental hotel right on Broadway. While we didn’t have time to take in a show, we did enjoy a…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition We embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the most remote and enchanting corners of our planet. This was our experience on Aurora Expeditions, where extraordinary adventures await aboard their purpose-built, deluxe expedition ships. For two unforgettable weeks, we enjoyed a thrilling exploration of Spitsbergen and the enchanting islands of…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2023 Svalbard In-Depth Expedition On this beautiful, modern ship, we were cruising the Arctic in Style. Every area from the sunlit atrium and library to the presentation lounge was thoughtfully laid out. Because every room on the ship was not occupied, we got to tour a couple of the other rooms, including the…
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