News Release

October 16, 2001

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Experience the Wonders of Antarctica on Oakton Tour

Rivers of crystalline ice, throngs of penguins and icebergs the size of city blocks are just some of Antarctica's natural wonders you'll experience through an Oakton travel/study tour.

Trip schedule:

• Dec. 5-14
• Dec. 14-22
• Dec. 22-30
• Jan. 8-18, 2002
• Feb.15-25, 2002.

Travelers will arrive at the "last continent" by way of the Drake Passage on a 386-foot vessel. Whale watching, educational lectures, visits to research stations and landings at several penguin rookeries are just some of the exciting activities planned. On some of the trips, opportunities to camp and kayak are available.

For more information and a complete itinerary of these tours, contact Bea Cornelissen at (847) 635-1812.