Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. Cruising to bucket list destinations—like Antarctica and the Arctic—are ...

The world is at its quietest and most awe-inspiring in the planet’s remote reaches, where wildlife reigns and the planet’s stark beauty is on display. Located some 580 miles from the city of Tromsø in ...

Svalbard is among the cruise industry's most popular destinations in the Arctic. In a recent report, WWF explores the actual and potential impacts this tourism activity can have on the sensitive ...

Located high above the Arctic Circle, not far from the North Pole, Svalbard lures intrepid travelers with its rugged landscape and abundant wildlife. Polar bears outnumber people on Svalbard. The ...

For a polar adventure in Svalbard and the Arctic, June is a prime month! From extended daylight hours spent in spectacular landscapes to unforgettable wildlife encounters on shore and at sea, there ...

Louisa May Alcott once said, "Every house needs a grandmother in it." The same might be said for a travel advisor's Rolodex. On a Svalbard cruise with Lindblad Expeditions this summer, I was surprised ...

Explore the High Arctic on a trip that melds stunning scenery and adventure with Hurtigruten’s all-inclusive comfort and Norwegian tradition Turning into Kongsfjorden in the awesome wilderness of ...