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Suite Life at the Edge of the World

Upgrade Your Expedition to a Suite After a day of small-boat safaris, stepping onto remote shores, and encountering nature and the wild up close, your suite is more than just a place to sleep. This is your private haven in the middle of the most remote environments on Earth. Here is where you recharge, reflect, and wake up ready for whatever the next day of adventure brings. On an HX expedition, your journey takes you to the rawest, most untouched corners of the planet—Antarctica, South Georgia, the Arctic, and beyond. The landscapes are powerful, the wildlife is unforgettable, and your suite ensures you experience it all in absolute comfort, without losing the spirit of real exploration.

Science & Education program

A traveller's guide to the Falkland Islands

Don’t be fooled by the size of these islands. This enigmatic archipelago may only be about half the size of Wales at 12,173 sq km, but they’re packed with things to see and do. It’s a place shaped by its fascinating history, enchanting wildlife and beautifully rugged landscapes, all of which are ready and waiting to be discovered. Despite its chilly temperatures, the Falkland Islands are the perfect setting for nature treks, hikes, 4x4 excursions and other explorations. As for what to pack, don’t worry – we’ve thought of everything. To whet your appetite, here’s our traveller’s guide to the Falkland Islands. A tale of twists and turns The question of who discovered the Falkland Islands has long been pondered by historians. While there were no signs of life here until the mid-18th century, the first record of anyone even seeing the islands was made in 1592. In 1690, the English sea captain John Strong made the first recorded landing, naming them for Viscount Falkland, treasurer of the Royal Navy. The British founded a naval base and settlement on Saunders Island in 1765. Little did they know, a few months earlier the French had founded a colony – known to them as Iles Malouines – on East Falkland and neither party knew of the other’s existence. A few years later, France sold its claim to Spain and, when English and Spanish ships discovered each other soon after, there was much back-and-forth until the last Spanish settlers left in 1811. Argentina then won its independence from Spain and attempted to colonise East Falkland in the 1820s. Thus, this incredible little archipelago’s most tumultuous chapter began, culminating in the Battle of the Falklands in 1914 and the 1982 Falklands War. In 1990, Argentina and Britain restored diplomatic relations and in 2013, islanders voted to remain a British overseas territory.