Blog (Penguins) - Falkland islands

Volunteer Point, located on the eastern side of East Falkland, is a must-visit destination for any wildlife enthusiast. Home to around 1500 breeding pairs of the second largest penguin in the world, the King Penguin. This pristine natural haven offers an unparalleled opportunity to encounter these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Are you a nature enthusiast, a history buff or an adventure seeker? Here are the top 5 experiences you won't want to miss!

With the season ending and the New Year just getting started, I thought it would be a terrific opportunity to talk about the hidden gems of the Falklands. 

The promise of adventure awaits you on Carcass Island...

We all want to get back out there and explore this beautiful planet, and we hope that 2021 will be the year to deliver all our travel plans and dreams!  Fortunately, in the Falkland Islands we are leading a fairly normal life. So here are five reasons why you should choose the Falklands as your 2021 Island adventure.

These days, it’s increasingly difficult to find somewhere new, off-the-beaten-track, exciting, but still safe to visit.  The Falklands offers all these.  Visit the Falklands and you’ll be just one of around 2,000 overnight tourists that take the trip each year.  Over half of these have been before, and there’s a reason for that – it’s a great place to holiday!

We’ve been tracking a number of trends in travel and tourism over the last year, and have noticed that we’re at the leading edge of a lot of them!  Here’s a quick round up.

It’s no wonder that 60% of all visitors to the Falklands come back again…and again.  With so much to see and do, there are a bewildering number of choices with each island and settlement providing something different.  Here’s some help to get you started!

It’s just different down here. It doesn’t really hit you until you’ve been in The Falklands for a few days – or maybe even a week. This is a special place, one of a few dwindling places of its kind left in the modern world.  Read on to find out more....

All too often, visitors to the Falkland Islands land at Mount Pleasant, and immediately take off to the outer islands.  However, East Falklands is rich in wildlife and history.  No flights are required, just hop in a vehicle and explore!  Whether you visit the Falklands in the summer or in the winter, it’s always open!