Aurora Expeditions are encouraging travellers to make their last-minute bookings to Antarctica now, whilst exchange rates are preferable. After a major fall in January this year, the Australian dollar reached a 6 month high last month; making US dollar priced Antarctic expeditions more affordable.

Fluctuating exchange rates can significantly impact on travel costs. At today's exchange rate travellers could save as much as AU$1706* by booking and paying for their Antarctic expedition now, as opposed to back in January 2014.

Aurora Expeditions are working with foreign exchange brokers, HiFX, to offer their clients a competitive foreign exchange payment service and to help protect travellers against falling exchange rates. Clients are able to hedge their funds by selecting payments to be made when the dollar reaches a certain exchange rate.

Alex Hill, Head of Corporate Dealing at HiFX” says “Since January this year we have seen a weakening of the US dollar. We are currently 6c higher than the low in January and at levels not seen since November 2013.”

Aurora Expeditions CEO, Lisa Bolton says “From previous experience we know that exchange rates heavily influence our passengers' decision to travel. I encourage those who want to visit Antarctica this coming season to seriously think about booking their expedition soon to avoid increasing costs”.

Just like Antarctic weather, the foreign exchange market is unpredictable and can change quickly, so to capitalise on the favourable conditions book now.

* As per live wholesale AUD/USD rate at 10:30am 5/5/14 compared to 27/1/14 AUD/USD low

For more information visit www.auroraexpeditions.com.au or call Aurora Expeditions on 1800 637 688 or +61 (0) 2 9252 1033.

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