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It’s that time of year when routines settle back in and we start thinking about what’s next. And thanks to HX Expeditions, you can plan your next adventure to change the way you see the world.
Experts in expedition since 1896, HX embodies the spirit of exploration, sailing in the wake of giants – with intimate premium travel made for curious minds.
That’s why Classic FM have partnered with HX Expeditions to give you the chance to win a nature-inspired staycation to Cornwall for two. Enjoy an overnight stay at the four-star beachside Harbour Hotel in St Ives complete with breakfast, an evening dinner and a coastal activity of your choice.
Simply enter the competition below for your chance to win.
Celebrating 130 years of exploration this year, HX combines small-ship intimacy with unrivalled expedition expertise, taking curious travellers beyond the horizon to unique destinations.
Adventure is all-inclusive, with delicious food and drinks included throughout the day, while immersive experiences put science, learning and culture at the heart of every journey.
With friendly, informal onboard atmosphere and a focus on sustainability and discovery, it’s no wonder HX was named Best Adventure Cruise Operator at the 2025 Times Travel Awards.
Antarctica is a place like no other – a vast, untouched wilderness where extraordinary wildlife and breathtaking landscapes await. HX takes you closer to the wonders of the seventh continent, from curious penguins and breaching whales to towering icebergs and jagged mountains.
But adventure goes beyond what you see. Step foot onto the ice to discover penguin colonies, explore iceberg fields by Zodiac, and kayak alongside gleaming glaciers. Learn from your expert Expedition Team and guest scientists through immersive experiences and Citizen Science participation.
With comfort, discovery and exploration at the centre of every expedition, HX – the number one most trusted expedition company for travel to Antarctica* – makes every part of the journey one to remember.
*Findings from Market Expeditions Report 2026, verify here.
In a recent interview with Dan Walker, HX Expeditions Leader Torstein Gaustad shares his experience of Antarctica and passion for adventure, describing its landscape as having ‘a deep silence that is not completely silent’.
Explore the wonders of Antarctica, from its surreal ice and its buzzing wildlife to its awe-inspiring landscapes. Listen here to discover what it’s like to explore this extraordinary destination.
Sue Perkins returns with another Classic FM series in Travelling Composers, where she explores the journeys of classical composers whose travels inspired some of their greatest works, brought to you by HX Expeditions.
Across each episode, Sue delves into the stories behind the composers’ adventures, discovering where they travelled, what they encountered and how these journeys influenced their music. From Felix Mendelssohn’s extensive voyages across Europe to the destinations that sparked inspiration for other musical pioneers, explore the connection between travel and creativity.
Educational and inspiring and reveals how seeing new places and experiencing different cultures can change the way you see the world.
Here’s your chance to win a stunning staycation in Cornwall for two, including an overnight stay at The Harbour Hotel in St Ives complete with breakfast, an evening dinner for two and your choice of a kayaking tour around Porthminster Beach or a St Ives Coastal Wildlife Cruise.
Simply answer the question below correctly for your chance to win.
Entries close at 23:59 on Thursday 31 December 2026.
18+. UK only. T&Cs apply.
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