On this NEW 13-day “Ecuador Diverse” tour, discover the magical Galapagos Islands at Scalesia Galapagos Lodge and Finch Bay Hotel, explore the Amazon Rainforest at Sacha Lodge, and experience the Ecuadorian Andes at Hacienda Piman. While in the Galapagos, enjoy activities to learn about endemic flora and fauna species, hike near Read More …
Sacha Lodge, an easily accessible 5000-acre private ecological reserve in the Ecuadorian Amazon, is thrilled to announce an array of NEW private birding itineraries. Of the 1,600 bird species registered in Ecuador, 600 have been seen at Sacha Lodge. For avid bird Read More …
Lindblad Expeditions has acquired Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration from Celebrity Cruises, strengthening its position as the largest expedition cruise line. These two Galápagos expedition vessels will be refurbished and renamed before joining the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet next year. Read More …
A new agreement between the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF) will provide $1 million annually for at least 50 years to conserve Ecuador’s Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, a globally significant area of biodiversity. This funding supports the Read More …
An interesting 11-day trip to Ecuador combines a visit to the Galapagos Islands with exploration of the Amazon Rainforest. Tourists will be lodged in comfortable hotels and explore various islands including Isabela and Santa Cruz. In the Galapagos, highlights include Read More …
Windstar Cruises is expanding its global reach with new itineraries in South America, beginning in December 2025. The company is offering a 16-day Marvels of Latin America Cruise Tour sailing from Colón, Panama to Lima, Peru (or reverse), as well Read More …
The Coral Reef Swim is a race between Buck Island and St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is open to swimmers of all levels and offers three distances: one mile, two miles, and five miles. The race is Read More …
Cunard has achieved a ground-breaking milestone by enabling its entire fleet to connect to shore power. This means that all three of the company’s ships – Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth – can now plug into shore Read More …
American Queen Voyages (not yet tested) is offering a Holiday Sailabration sale for select 2023 voyages. It looks like a good deal too: Guests can save up to $3,000, get a $600 air credit, and a $200 onboard credit per Read More …