Travel With Lesley Whyte Nominated for the 10th Annual Travel & Tourism Awards!

Admina November 19, 2025

We’re incredibly excited to share some wonderful news — Travel With Lesley Whyte has been officially nominated for the 10th Annual Travel & Tourism Awards presented by LUXlife!

Although we don’t yet know who nominated us, we are genuinely humbled that someone out there felt our work and our experiences deserved recognition on an international stage. We have proudly accepted the nomination, and we can’t wait to share the next steps with you as they unfold. Stay tuned — updates coming soon!

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ANTARCTICA CLOTHING & LAYERING TIP SHEET

Admina October 25, 2025

Stay Warm — Stay Dry — Enjoy Every Moment

Our Antarctica Clothing & Layering Tip Sheet has been designed to take the guesswork out of packing for polar conditions. It provides detailed, easy-to-follow guidance on what to wear — from thermal base layers to outer waterproof shells — ensuring you stay warm, dry, and comfortable no matter the weather.

You’ll find practical advice on layering techniques, recommended fabrics, and how to adapt your clothing for both shipboard comfort and Zodiac landings, as well as tips for managing moisture, choosing the right gloves, boots, and headwear, and caring for your gear throughout the expedition.

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2025 Scott and Shackleton’s Ross Sea Expedition

Admina June 4, 2024

In collaboration with our travel partner, The Private Travel Company, we are thrilled to announce that we have secured four single-occupancy Prestige Suite Cabins on Deck 5 for Ponant’s February 2025 Scott and Shackleton’s Ross Sea Expedition.  View the expedition on Ponant’s website.

All meals, alcohol, and shore excursions are included — everything onboard except for personal expenses like laundry and purchases from the onboard shop.   

Cruise : Dunedin to Dunedin from 16 February 2025 to 9 March 2025 (22 days – 21 nights onboard). 

Onboard : Ponant’s Le Soléal 

Cost for single occupancy : AUD$25,950 (inclusive of port taxes and gratuities) and represents a 20% Ponant Bonus Discount.

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*** NOT LONG UNTIL WE CAN LET YOU KNOW OUR SECRET ***

Admina May 11, 2024

But as a teaser, it’s something to do with this map showing time zones in Antarctica.

Antarctica sits on every line of longitude so theoretically Antarctica would be located in all time zones. However for practical reasons time zones are usually based on territorial claims – this means Ross Sea is in New Zealand time zone while East Antarctica and Sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island is in Australian Eastern Standard Time. This is perfect for all our Australian and New Zealand Antarctic travellers.