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Below, please find a transcript of our Explorer’s Guide to Antarctica webinar. To learn more about our Antarctic expeditions, click here. SLIDE Navigating Antarctica: An Explorer’s Guide Good Afternoon everyone and welcome to today’s webinar hosted by Quark Expeditions, The Leader in Polar Adventures. This webinar is part 2 of a 2-part series where we’ll be talking about how to choose, plan and book a polar expedition to Antarctica. Today, you’ll learn how this destination changes over the course of the season, and the different, incredible experiences it can offer. SLIDE Karl Kannstadter, Product Director, Quark Expeditions, Expedition Experience I’d like to start by introducing myself – My name is Karl Kannstadter, I’m the Product Director here at Quark Expeditions and have worked in the travel industry for over 25 years. I’ve worked for airlines, travel agencies and tour operators and as you can imagine, am extremely passionate about creating unforgettable travel experiences for our customers. So I’m excited to have the opportunity to spend the next 30 to 45 minutes with you today discussing polar travel, and specifically all the amazing experiences that await your clients in Antarctica! SLIDE Navigating Antarctica Why Antarctica? When Should I Go? What Can I See and Do? Where Should I Go? Which Itineraries Can I Choose From? How are we going to get there? Well, today we plan to answer some frequently asked questions about exploring Antarctica, so you’re better prepared to choose and book an expedition that’s 100% right for you. We’ll go over: When we recommend traveling to Antarctica […]
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