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Sep 15Tue
  1. Skift Feed

    Lindblad Acquires 60% Stake in White Desert and Echo Charlie for $69 Million

    Lindblad Expeditions is acquiring a 60% stake in White Desert, a luxury Antarctic travel company, and Echo Charlie, a new luxury adventure operator flying a refurbished DC-3, for $69 million—its largest acquisition yet. Founder Patrick Woodhead will stay on as chairman of White Desert and CEO of Echo Charlie, and join Lindblad as a strategic innovation advisor. The deal is funded with cash on hand; the company had over $350 million on its balance sheet as of June 30.

Sep 23Tue
  1. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Issues Antarctica Travel Advisory: Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution

    The US Department of State issued a travel advisory for Antarctica on 23 September 2025, at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. The advisory cites environmental hazards from extreme and unpredictable weather and limited emergency services. There are no US government consular services in the Antarctic Region; the closest US embassies and consulates are in Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa. US government resources in the region are committed to the US Antarctic Program.

  2. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Issues Antarctica Travel Advisory: Level 2 Caution with Detailed Guidance

    The US Department of State issued a travel advisory for Antarctica on 23 September 2025, at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. The advisory cites extreme weather and limited emergency services, notes no US consular services in the Antarctic Region, and lists the closest embassies in Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa. It recommends buying insurance, travelling with a professional guide or IAATO member organisation, enrolling in STEP, preparing a contingency plan, and contacting the State Department's Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs.