BEND, Ore./EWORLDWIRE/Sep. 17, 2003 --- Expeditions Inc., a world leader in Antarctica and Arctic travel, has been named the Top Travel Specialist to Antarctica by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. According to Conde Nast's Wendy Perrin, "Former Antarctica Expedition Leaders with more than 50 trips between them, this couple will match you with the right boat, be it a Russian research vessel or a luxurious soft-adventure ship."
Expeditions co-founder Lynn Cross will travel to New York in October to receive the award at the annual Conde Nast Awards Reception for the World's Top Travel Specialists.
About Expeditions, Inc.
Since 1991, the Expeditions' staff has participated in small ship voyages to Antarctica as Expedition Leaders, Naturalists, Program and Operations Managers. Expeditions co-founder Chuck Cross pioneered the first climbing trip along the Antarctic Peninsula from an expedition ship and discovered new landing sites that are now visited by many of the tourists.
Based in Bend, Oregon, Expeditions was founded by Chuck and Lynn Cross in 1996 as a way to share their enthusiasm about the Polar Regions with fellow travelers.
Today, Expeditions is considered a world leader in Antarctica travel.
Expeditions, Inc. is a Full Member of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) which promotes safe, environmentally responsible tourism to Antarctica. Expeditions' goal is simple: "To work closely with clients and use our knowledge and expertise to help each one select the right adventure -- one that fits their individual needs and interests."
For more information, email chuck@expcruises.com, visit www.expcruises.com or call 888-484-2244 or 01-541-330-2454 from outside USA/Canada.
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