Galapagos

Located in the Andeas, Ecuador is a land of intrigue for travelers. Travel to Ecuador and you can trek the Amazon, climb volcanoes, or loaf on beautiful beaches. Perhaps the biggest reason to travel to Ecuador is a visit to the famous Galapagos Islands. Regardless of your preference, the followin...

Cruises always make for a great getaway, as they let you have a laidback and relaxed vacation. With an entire crew to service your every whim and need, a cruise is a fantastic way to enjoy yourself and take in the surrounding scenery. Galapagos Island Cruises are great because they not only let y...

Galapagos sharks are so little studied because they are only found in remote places like the Islands they're named after, the only twist is, this is not the Galapagos Islands, but Midway Atoll.Midway Atoll is a Pacific atoll that lots of us are familiar with, but it's been pretty well off limits to all but government and military personnel for about the last sixty years. Just like you'd guess from its name, Midway Atoll is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, half way between the US mainland and Japan. That geography makes it a strategic outpost.Because public access has been restricted since the war, Midways reefs have grown a healthy population of Galapagos sharks and now that Midway has opened up to tourism, more people are going to meet these sharks than ever before.The Galapagos bel

Weird Science in the Galapagos By Matt Bamberg The Galapagos Islands, the land where Charles Darwin roamed, offers an opportunity to mingle with travelers from all around the world while tracing the... for more see...

Yes, you did read that correctly! Who knew you could own private property on one of world’s most natural, sacred and pristine locations? As far fetched as it may seem, it is true. The Galapagos Islands are on the United Nations list of World Heritage sites that is endangered, which is the main reason why only 3% of this real estate is allowed private ownership by the Ecuadorian government. You may have missed it back in 2004 when the Galapagos Santa Cruz Gardens subdivision containing 60 lots were available for This is truly a once in a lifetime rare opportunity. The cost is a steal when compared to other island real estate like Hawaii. The growth in adventure tourism to the Galapagos will only fuel the appreciation of this investment for years to come.purchase. Unfortunately, all of those lots have been sold or reserved. More information about this development can be found here, www.santacruzgarden.com. Fortunately, for those that are interested in sun, sand, beach and a gr

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS - Christmas Vacation SpecialM/V Santa Cruz for the Dec 31-Jan 04, 4-night sailing.Promo Code: V-LDTCOMASTER SUITE WITH TERRACE (1)Only 2 of these on the ship and they are the bestApproximately $3345 p/p with Galapagos airBOAT DECK SUPERIOR CABINS (2)Beautiful cabins with floor to ceiling windows on top deckM/V Santa Cruz ; 90-passengersApproximately $2885 p/p with Galapagos airMONDAYBaltra IslandArrival by plane to Baltra Island and immediate transfer by bus (5 minutes) to the dock to board the MV SANTA CRUZ. Cabin assignment and introductory welcome talk. Later, lunch, and ship’s boat drill. Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island)The north shore of Santa Cruz hosts Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill). Dry landing and a walk that includes a brackish water lagoon frequented by lagoon birds, including stilts, pintail ducks, sandpipers, sanderlings, and more. Further inland, the trail offers a beautiful view of the bay and the western area of the archipelago. This

Galapagos Islands Family Vacation Special12 Days Prices from: $6,350 pp2008 Dates: Year roundPromo Code: HO-NLGalapagos Islands Family Vacation Special Overview: Join us as we settle into a luxurious private villa on the glorious Galapagos Islands. Explore the archipelago by private yacht, from the mangrove lagoon of Black Turtle Beach to the lava rocks of the Santa Fe Islands; from the bird colonies on North Seymour to the calm sands of Mansa Beach.What’s Included in this Galapagos Islands Family Vacation Special:all accommodations on a shared twin/double room basisall meals as indicated in the itineraryall domestic flights & cruisesall transfers, events & local experts as indicatedall special events and on-trip surprisesall pre-departure materials, including documents wallets and destination detailsWhat’s not Included in this Galapagos Islands Family Vacation Special:all international airfareimmunizations, visas & departure taxesbaggage & cancellation insuranceexc

Galapagos hawk perching itself a top of the national park sign The Galápagos Hawk is one of the few animals that hunts for prey on the islands. It's a small hawk, only about a foot tall. One... for more see...

Galapagos Islands Family Vacation Special DATES YEAR-ROUNDPRICE PP $6,350Promo code: HC-NLGalapagos Islands Family Vacation Special Itinerary: Day 1-3 Quito. Arrive and transfer to the Otavalo highlands. Explore Otavalo's famous market. Visit the villages of Peguche and Cotacachi. See Cotopaxi Volcano. Go horseback riding. Days 4-7 Transfer to the Galapagos Islands. Visit the islands of Espanola, San Cristoal and Rabida. Days 8-10 Transfer to Royal Palms resort on the island of Santa Cruz. Daily explorations and widlife activities. Day 11 Transfer to Quito. Day 12 Depart home.Galapagos Islands Family Vacation Special Description: Touch the ground where future generations of sea turtles lie buried beneath the sand, see an intrepid land iguana, lazing under a towering cactus, waiting for dinner to fall and taste the sweet fragrance of exotic fruits and nectars ready to invigorate your thirst. Off the coast of Ecuador lies the beguiling destination of the Galapagos Archipelago, a collect

While in the Galapagos, I came to the realization that nature holds no bars when revealing itself to the throngs of tourists that go there. You see the Galapagos iguana in this pic? If you look... for more see...

Boobie in the Galapagos Heron in the Amazon As afterthoughts to my Amazon and Galapagos trips in Ecuador over the past week, I have concluded that the Amazon is more worthwhile. On my amazon... for more see...

The Galapagos Family Cruise Vacation SpecialExclusive Galapagos Family Cruise Vacation SavingsPromo Code: AK-NLCharles Darwin's visit to the Galapagos inspired a new way to look at the world. How will it inspire your clients? Find out when your clients cruise to the Galapagos for an expedition-style adventure aboard 'Eclipse.''Eclipse' is offering a special Galapagos family cruise vacation, pricing and discounts on the December 7, 2007 'Eclipse' departure.This value-priced Galapagos Family Cruise Vacation includes the following:Private arrival and departure transfers from the airport to hotel and Galapagos flightsDeluxe double room at the Swissotel Quito the night of December 7, including buffet breakfastSeven nights on the 'Eclipse,' double occupancyDeluxe double room at the Swissotel Quito the night of December 15, including buffet breakfast20% discount at Swissotel restaurants25% discount for children under 12 years sharing a cabin with an adult or another child20% discount

Go Wild on a Galapagos Cruise w/ Complimentary UpgradeSeven Nights FROM $2,275 per personGalapagos Vacations & CruisesValid for travel through October 1, 2007Promo Code: V-BF-14343The Galapagos Islands are home to some 5,000 species, most endemic and all of which evolved without fear of human beings. You’ll go wild with excitement watching them frolic about on an exhilarating expedition — especially with a Virtuoso Exclusive stateroom upgrade during your island cruise aboard the Santa Cruz. Your seven-, eight- or 11-day package also includes all shore excursions and three nights in Quito, highlighted by a full-day city tour with lunch at the Equator Monument.Click here for reservations or call TravelWizard.com at 1-800-330-8820 to speak to a Galapagos Cruise & Vacation Specialist now!Unless otherwise stated, fares are per person, based on double occupancy. Offers subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply. Prices in U.S. dol

Two hideous hyper-evolved turtle creatures from below the sea, or simple dopplegangers whose insecurities manifest themselves through socially abhorrent facial features? You decide. More importantly, who thought they were doing the world a favor when they decided to stick these two guys in front of a camera? Alan Colmes is on the left and William Fichtner on the right. Or was it the other way around… nevermind.

Two hideous hyper-evolved turtle creatures from below the sea, or simple dopplegangers whose insecurities manifest themselves through socially abhorrent facial features? You decide. More importantly, who thought they were doing the world a favor when they decided to stick these two guys in front of a camera? Alan Colmes is on the left and William Fichtner on the right. Or was it the other way around… nevermind.

Family Christmas Vacation in Ecuador and the Galapagos 7 days from $2,098Departs December 19Promo Code: BN-WSQuito is the perfect place to begin exploring Ecuador. With its classic architecture and modern structures working alongside the forests and vegetation that surround them, Quito is one of the most beautiful cities of South America. It enjoys an unmatched natural setting between the lush base of the Volcano Pichincha and the canyon of the river Machangra.Galapagos is one of the most profound and enchanting wildlife spectacles in the world, a haven of nature and discovery unlike any other. There is nothing quite like exploring the Galapagos Islands, with the odd creatures that populate this isolated world. With a Galapagos naturalist at your side, set out each day in the early morning and afternoon, to remarkable ecosystems where the wildlife is most abundant and active. Inching your way past lounging iguanas and sea lions, scouting for breaching whales offshore and pink flamingos

Galapagos sharks are so little studied because they are only found in remote places like the Islands they're named after, the only twist is, this is not the Galapagos Islands, but Midway Atoll.Midway Atoll is a Pacific atoll that lots of us are familiar with, but it's been pretty well off limits to all but government and military personnel for about the last sixty years. Just like you'd guess from its name, Midway Atoll is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, half way between the US mainland and Japan. That geography makes it a strategic outpost.Because public access has been restricted since the war, Midways reefs have grown a healthy population of Galapagos sharks and now that Midway has opened up to tourism, more people are going to meet these sharks than ever before.The Galapagos belongs to a branch of the shark family called whalers. They mainly eat small fish and squid, but they are known to have killed at least one diver in the Virgin Islands.The Galapagos shark is a kind

Galapagos Islands and Quito All-Inclusive w Complimentary Stateroom Upgrades on CruiseGalapagos Islands VacationsPromo Code: V-BFOnly five Virtuoso departures scheduled for May and June, 2007 on board the 90-passenger Santa Cruz.Virtuoso Exclusive: Stateroom Upgrade* and more!Virtuoso fares from US $2,275 per personVacation Includes:3, 4 or 7 nights on board the Santa Cruz3 nights at the Swissotel in QuitoAll shore excursionsDay tour in Quito with lunch at the Equator MonumentClick here for reservations or call TravelWizard.com at 1-800-330-8820 to speak to a Galapagos Islands Specialist now!*Stateroom upgrade applies to cruise portion only; does not apply to hotel stay. Fares are per person, based on double occupancy and in US dollars. Price includes accommodation, shore excursions and comprehensive on-board activities. Offers subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply.TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-

Galapagos Islands 'facing crisis'Galapagos species inspired Darwin's theory of evolutionEcuador's President Rafael Correa has declared the Galapagos Islands, home to dozens of endangered species, at risk and a national priority for action. The islands, Ecuador's top tourist draw, were suffering an environmental and social crisis, he said. Mr Correa's call came as a UN delegation was visiting to see if the islands should be declared "in danger". The Galapagos Islands were made a World Heritage Site 30 years ago for their unique plant and animal life. "We are pushing for a series of actions to overcome the huge institutional, environmental and social crises in the islands," Mr Correa said, adding that these problems were the result of years of neglect by previous governments. He did not detail the measures, but indicated Ecuador would consider suspending some tourism permits, Reuters news agency reported. The islands, located some 1,000km (620 miles) off Ecuador's mainland, are h

Outstanding savings when booked with TravelWizard.com now!!!Galapagos Getaway VacationPromo Code: LT-NLFrom $2,345* Air & Land for 7 Day PackageFrom $2,788* Air & Land for 8 Day Package2007 Departure Dates:5 Day Cruise: April 17, May 1, May 8, May 29, and June 54 Day Cruise: April 21, May 5, and June 23Package Includes:· Roundtrip Airfare Miami – Quito – Miami with LAN Airlines· Roundtrip Airfare Quito – Galapagos – Quito· 3 nights Quito - Dann Carlton Hotel· 4 or 5 Day Galapagos Expedition Cruise on Board the M/V Galapagos Legend in a Junior Suite· Meals: Full Breakfast daily in Quito & all meals during the cruise· Half Day Colonial City Tour of Quito· All Shore Excursions during the cruise· All land transfers· USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection PlanTo book one of these Galapagos Vacation Specials click here or call TravelWizard.com at 1-800-330-8820.* Price per person sharing double cabin. Please add $58 US Departure Taxes and $100 Galapagos Park Fee. Quito d

Choosing a magical destination for your honeymoon is certainly a great idea because it will assure you unique moments of romance, amazement and pleasure. There is no doubt that the world is full of such magical places and in the end each spot on Earth can become marvelous if you make it. We are talking about a honeymoon cruise that takes you to the fabulous Galapagos Islands. You won’t believe how amazing such trip can be so please take a moment to read the following information and start planning it all!

The Amateur Traveler talks to Richard about his recent trip to the Galapagos islands of Ecuador and the fascinating and magical encounters with the animals there. News DOT may target airlines for ‘unrealistic’ flight schedules Dancing with Elephants Show Notes Photo Gallery at the Galapagos Nature Conservancy Galapagos Nature Conservancy Charles Darwin Inka Tours - Galapagos Cruises Galapagos Islands Internet Resources The Five Secrets [...]

That's right! You have the chance to win a trip for two to visit the Galapagos Islands. The winner will be the National Geographic affiliate with the highest validated sales dollar total over $20,000 from June 1, 2007 to July 31, 2007. The Galapagos Islands are one of the few wildernesses where the animals have no instinctive fear of humans and you can experience an up close, personal encounter with many unique species, such as flightless cormorants, marine iguanas, and domed giant tortoises. For more information about the contest and the trip itinerary, please visit http://www.partnercentric.com/NGS/contest.html **Please note, PPC Trademark bidding is strictly forbidden. Using National Geographic trademarks as keywords in PPC bids is against the Affiliate Agreement. Any affiliate found using protected terms as keywords during this contest is automatically disqualified and will be removed from the National Geographic affiliate program and will forfeit all commissions.