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Falkland Islands - a spectacular archipelago of 700 islands. A virtual paradise near the southern tip of South America; where the vast open spaces, pristine environment and feeling of timelessness, are a sheer assault on your senses. For an off the beaten track travel destination, where you can unwind yourself and journey through nature's landscape, Falkland Islands is just the place for you !

Whether as part of your cruise itinerary, sailing right across the Atlantic or making a short detour from Argentina, a visit to the Falkland Islands is an unforgettable encounter with nature at its enchanting best. The Falkland Islands consist of two islands, EAST FALKLAND and WEST FALKLAND, together with about 776 smaller islands. A proper hotel stay in either of the major islands or a camp-out in the smaller islands for an out-of-the-world experience, gives you a taste of the spectacular wild life and old-world countrified ambience. Cuisine throughout is primarily, traditional British.

Surrounded by the cool waters of Southern Atlantic, the Falkland Islands have a narrow annual temperature range, with low rainfall and high winds. So the weather adds on to the nature's glory. October through March is a great period to experience the wild beauty of these islands. However, as Falkland Islands is in the Antarctic Ozone hole, using sunscreen is advisable. You can access Falkland Islands by two major flight routes. However, you ought to opt for travel by sea. Visiting the islands aboard an expedition vessel or cruise liner, offers you the advantage of off-shore tours with natural vistas of remote islands and sites not easily accessed otherwise. You can take your pick from ice-breakers and yachts to luxury liners. Indeed you will be spoilt for choice by the dozens of cruise operators that include Falkland Islands in their route. At the same time, you must avail of the nine-seater Britten Norman Islander aircrafts operating between the islands, for a breathtaking aerial view of the archipelago.

EAST FALKLAND, with Mount Usborne, offers you a plethora of trip choices to suit your interest and pace. A visit to the southern-most capital in the world, Stanley is also a must. You can soak yourself in Falkland's interesting maritime history preserved in its museum, or explore its heritage by taking Battlefield tours that take you to historica sites and memorials across the islands. For the traveler with a philatelic bent, the Philatelic Bureau at Stanley is bound to tease the

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