The naturalist lecturers aboard the ships work hard to keep kids entertained when they're in the audience. You'll have to fly to Ushaia, Argentina to hop aboard the ships. Most of them are converted Russian research vessels and hold under 50 passengers. Take seasickness medication with you. Ships go through the Drake Passage, considered to be the roughest seas in the world.
Water safety is very important.
The true story of Sir Earnest Shackleton's 1915 voyage to, and escape from, Antarctica. This is possibly the best adventure story ever told. There's the side of Cabo San Lucas that's glitz, glamour and a surefire spot for celebrity sightings. We hope you enjoy your flight, Liz, so sit back and relax. For tapes of the show If you want your very own copy of The Savvy Traveler, order an audio cassette.