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G Adventures plots Arctic return with four 2026 sailings 10


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G Adventures will operate four Arctic itineraries next year, returning to the region for the first time since 2019. The scheduling comes as the


operator charters and refurbishes Expedition, a 128-berth expedition ship, to double its small-ship portfolio by July and will offer five Antarctica itineraries from October this year before sailing north to Europe and the Arctic next spring. There will be a total of 10


departures across four Arctic itineraries from June 2026 as well as five additional trips spanning Scotland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Labrador. The Arctic sailings include a


15-day Arctic Highlights itinerary, with departures from August 3, 2026, and prices starting at £7,549. Another is an eight-day Realm


of the Polar Bear round-trip expedition from Longyearbyen in Svalbard from June 19 next year, with prices leading in at £4,199. G Adventures will also offer an


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Departure options on line’s Arctic itineraries


11-day Antarctica Classic voyage and a 21-day Spirit of Shackleton trip, each sailing round trip from Ushuaia and leading in at £5,599 and £15,214 respectively. Prices exclude international flights. G Adventures founder Bruce


Poon Tip said: “Our travellers and agent partners have been asking when we will return to the Arctic and I’m delighted to say the time is now. “Our expedition product


has always been a huge selling opportunity for agents, as more travellers seek the advice of travel experts when journeying to these remote parts of the world. “My advice to agents would be


to ‘get on board’ – there’s a lot more pie to go around with this new product coming to market.” gadventures.com/destinations/ antarctica-tours


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Heathrow offers plenty of ways to make the airport experience part of the holiday for all the family.


Selected restaurants offer Kids Eat Free when an adult orders from the main menu.


Children aged 15 and under travel free on the Heathrow Express with a paying adult – even


in Business First. The 15-minute Paddington service is the fastest and easiest link from central London.


Little ones can let off steam in soft play areas, while older kids can get stuck into the


Mr. Adventure & Little Miss Explorer mobile game.


Looking to upgrade? Meet & Assist services and Fast Track options for both departures and arrivals can ease the journey for families. Or unwind in a bookable lounge with space to relax in peace before your flight.


Reserve & Collect makes shopping simple – customers can pre-order items online and save


an extra 10% at World Duty Free. In-terminal, a wide choice of retailers and airport-exclusive prices make it easy to grab essentials or something special.


To find out more, visit the Heathrow OTT module by scanning the QR code.


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