Articles tagged with: ecuador
New Galapagos tours from Gecko's Adventures
Gecko's Adventures has announced that its portfolio of trips for the coming year will include three new tours of the Galapagos Islands.
Top 5 spots for glamping
Glamping – a unique way to experience the world’s natural wonders – has never been so ‘in vogue’.
Support the Galapagos Islands on Blue-Footed Booby Day
Support the Galapagos Islands on Blue-Footed Booby Day
Galapagos cruise discount
Galapagos cruise discount
Galapagos: Last minute luxury South American cruise
Guests can this week save £700 per person on a 12-day tour of the Galapagos Islands.
Last minute Easter holiday ideas
With just a few days to go before the Easter break places at some of the hottest destinations around the world are filling up fast.
Cut price Galapagos deals this spring
Specialist cruise operator Sanctuary Retreats is offering a two for the price of one offer on children's tickets to the Galapagos Islands this year.
Follow in the footsteps of Royalty
Prince Charles and Camilla are currently undertaking a whistle-stop ten-day eco-mission in South America to raise awareness of environmental issues.
Family holiday ideas this Easter
A time for celebration, be it religious or not, Easter offers a chance for the whole family to enjoy a relaxing break away from the rigors of the world.
Luxury cruise of the Galapagos Islands
The expedition cruise ship M.V. Eclipse is set for the only official fundraising cruise to raise money for the Galapagos Conservation Trust and the Charles Darwin Foundation in 2009.
Latest gap year trends
As UK students digest their A Level results and plan their futures, the top gap year destinations and activities have been revealed in a new study.
Ecuador volcano update
Ecuador's Reventador volcano saw increased activity on Monday (July 28th 2008) with explosions, ash flow and burning lava in the crater area, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) reports.
Travel blog: Banos, Ingapirca and Cuenca
Imagine being fed hallucinogenic drugs before being buried alive in a foetal position with ten other women in a deep circular pit.
Travel blog: Otavalo and the Amazon
Shopaholics beware – Otavalo's markets make it far too easy to blow a week's budget on alpaca blankets, beaded jewellery, brightly coloured woven bags and a thousand other locally made goods even when you know there's no way you can fit anymore into your long-suffering rucksack.
Travel blog: On the equator in Quito
Having never set foot in South America before, I have little idea of what I'm letting myself in for. Nervous? Un poco. Excited? Claro.
Travel Blog – South America
Rhian Nicholson has swapped the bright lights of London for a three month journey across South America from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast.
Yellow fever vaccinations for Ecuador
The Ecuadorian Health Ministry is recommending travellers get yellow fever vaccinations if they intend to visit certain parts of the country.
Ecuador volcano activity update
Ecuador's many active volcanoes are a spectacular sight and the adventure holiday activities nearby are popular with tourists but recent eruptions have prompted the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to put people on their guard.
Five gap-year travellers die in Ecuador bus crash
Five Britons have been killed when a bus-load of gap-year travellers crashed into a lorry in Ecuador at 19:30 local time on Saturday.
Top ten places to see in your lifetime
Travellers have always made lists of the top destinations to be visited in the world and even armchair travellers dream of experiencing the most unique and exciting sites the planet has to offer.
Penguins, tortoises and adventure on the Galapagos Islands
The 13 main volcanic islands that make up the Galapagos Islands are home to unique wildlife, including the famous Galapagos tortoises and Galapagos penguins.
Late deals for adventures in the sun
Among the late deals announced this week are adventure holidays in hot and sunny Ecuador and Jordan.
Egypt is No.1 with adventure travellers
Egypt, the land of pyramids and pharaohs, was the world's number one ranked travel destination in 2005, according to a new survey.
