Top Ten Reasons To Go Antarctica!

10. The landscape is incredibly beautiful to see for yourself. Photos don't capture the real beauty, coloring or size of the ice shelves, glaciers and ice bergs.

9. Few people in the world have actually set foot on this continent, but I'm now one of them!!!

8. There are no hotels so you get to stay on a ship with some very knowledgeable scientists and environmentalists and cruise around (or race) in zodiac boats.

7. The local wildlife is very friendly and close up encounters are the norm. The penguins will actually come up to check you out if you sit near them. They are not the least bit camera shy however, the smell of penguin guano takes a little getting used to.

6. There are scattered research stations on the penninsula and surrounding islands with friendly and dedicated scientists to show you around.

5. The ice bergs are amazing to see. They come in beautiful shades of blue and in every size and they look like scultures floating in the water.

4. After making landings and climbing to the top of the hills for the best views, you can slide back down on the natural slides made of ice and snow.

3. You will meet amazing people who you will stay in contact with for probably the rest of your life.

2. Whaler's Bay is a must because you get the chance to take the plunge in the frigid ocean water and then sit in a home made hot tub dug out of the sand. You'll then be declared a member of the official Antarctic Swim Team! Now how many hold that title?

1. Seriously, Global Warming is accelerating the melting of ice shelves in this area and therefore, you need to come see what is truly worth saving.