National Geographic Lindblad gastrointestinal outbreak
Definition
A collective reference to series of viral or bacterial gastrointestinal illness incidents reported among passengers aboard ships operated by Lindblad Expeditions in partnership with National Geographic.
A cautionary term used in travel journalism and expedition cruise discourse to describe the intersection of remote luxury travel and the logistical challenges of maintaining sanitary standards in high-seas environments.
Examples
The brochure promised untouched glacial vistas, but the National Geographic Lindblad gastrointestinal outbreak ensured our primary exploration was limited to the confines of our ensuite bathroom.
Nothing humbles the spirit of a world-class explorer quite like a National Geographic Lindblad gastrointestinal outbreak while docked in the middle of the South Pacific.
I suppose an unexpected National Geographic Lindblad gastrointestinal outbreak is just an aggressive way of ensuring passengers spend their entire voyage mindfully focused on internal wellness.