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A few months after their destination wedding in Lake Como, Italy, global nomads Suzy Guttler and Juan Castillo celebrated their new beginning with a voyage to Antarctica for an adventurous, once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon experience.
Destination: Ushuaia, Argentina, South America
Before and after their Antarctic expedition, Suzy and Juan visited the southern tip of South America in Ushuaia, known as “The End of the World” and gateway to Antarctica. With the recommendation of their travel consultants at Antarctica Travels, they kicked off their honeymoon at Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa, set within the Cerro Alarkén Nature Reserve, and ended their trip at Los Cauquenes Resort + Spa + Experiences, a waterfront property providing a balance of luxury, serenity, and adventure.
Photo courtesy of Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa
Photo courtesy of Los Cauquenes Resort + Spa + Experiences
During the day, they experienced Argentine Patagonia by air and land with a private helicopter excursion via HeliUshuaia and a horseback tour of the Andes with Centro Hípico Ushuaia. “We just couldn’t pass up this opportunity to try our skills as modern-day gauchos!” smiles Suzy.
Photo courtesy of Suzy Guttler and Juan Castillo
Nights were spent wining and dining in the city at hotel restaurants La Cravia and Reinamora, as well as local-and-tourist favorite El Viejo Marino – a popular spot for the local delicacy of centolla (king crab) – and Kalma Restó, which offers a 12-course tasting menu of regional Patagonian flavors paired with Argentine wines. “This was a honeymoon meal worth celebrating!” Juan adds.
HIGHLIGHTS
Flying over Tierra Del Fuego. “We took a helicopter over Ushuaia Bay, soared towards Cerro Cinco Hermanos and through Encajonado River Valley, and landed in the heart of the Andes for a romantic hike followed by champagne.
Eating king crab with the locals. “For the full experience, we went crabbing with a local fishing family from Puerto Almanza and joined our hosts in their homes to prepare and feast on the freshest king crab we’ve ever had.”
Sending postcards from The End of the World. “In the heart of Tierra del Fuego National Park sits a charming post office where you can send some love home.”
Photo courtesy of Suzy Guttler and Juan Castillo
Destination: Antarctica
As traveling the world has been a big part of their lives and relationship, “Our quest for the most profound place in the world to honeymoon led us to our seventh continent,” says Suzy. “We wanted to hike in the footsteps of bold explorers who discovered the continent only two centuries ago… [and] travel to the last frontier of our planet.” Thus, they embarked on Quark Expeditions’ World Explorer ship for a 10-day voyage from Ushuaia to Antarctica through the treacherous Drake Passage.
