An Upscale Adventure River Cruise on the Amazon in Peru
Would you like to explore the Amazon River jungle area to see wildlife, but have a comfortable bed and an air-conditioned room at night? On International Expeditions river cruise aboard the Zafiro,...
View ArticleOh, the Animals You Will See in the Galapagos!
When you read articles about the Galapagos Islands and see the stunning wildlife shots, your natural reaction is to think the person who took the photos is a really good photographer. It's also...
View ArticleThe Four Key Questions for Planning a Galapagos Islands Cruise
There are many ways to experience the Galapagos Islands, including a land-based trip that just makes short jaunts up to a two-week cruise with scuba diving way up north. The archipelago is made up of...
View ArticleWhen’s the Best Time to Cruise Along the Amazon River?
If you're heading to the Amazon River region of Peru, what time of year should you go? Well this might not need to be a major consideration if your windows of opportunity are limited. In most...
View ArticleThe Revamped Galapagos Sea Star Journey Ship Sails With More Style
The Galapagos Sea Star from Latin Trails was a fine ship before its recent renovations: in the World Travel Awards it scored as "South America's Leading Boutique Cruise." They took things up a notch...
View ArticleAn Upscale Adventure River Cruise on the Amazon in Peru
Would you like to explore the Amazon River jungle area to see wildlife, but have a comfortable bed and an air-conditioned room at night? On International Expeditions river cruise aboard the Zafiro,...
View ArticlePanama and Costa Rica the UnCruise Way on a Small Ship
What is your vacation like on a small ship cruise? Well if it's an UnCruise, the better question might be about what the vacation is like off the small ship cruise. Because if you are on an adventure...
View ArticleLike an Onward Ticket, Some Countries Require Travel Insurance
"Passport please. Return ticket please. Travel insurance card please. Thanks and enjoy your flight." You've always been asked for the first thing and probably sometimes been asked for the second. Now...
View ArticleCruising the Islands in Style With Go Galapagos of Ecuador
[caption id="attachment_7250" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Galapagos Giant Tortoise (c) Sonia Kraemer D'Annunzio [/caption] When you start looking into your big bucket list trip to the Galapagos...
View ArticleMake Sure Your Ship is a Green One in the Galapagos
No, you won't find a ship painted green plying the Galapagos (that we know of), but in this fragile environment, you want a Galapagos Islands cruise that employs green environmental practices....
View ArticleWould a Galapagos Yacht Charter Make Sense for Your Group?
If you're taking a trip for two to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, it makes sense to book a cabin on a ship you'll share with former strangers. But what if you are planning a multi-generational...
View ArticleFor Smoother Sailing in the Galapagos, Get on a Good Ship
There's been a dramatic rise the past few years of travelers doing a land-based trip of a few Galapagos Islands instead of the traditional trip on a ship that spends 4 to 8 nights on the water. These...
View ArticleLima to Buenos Aires: a Luxury South America Cruise Guide
Want to see South America in a way very few visitors can? Want to visit the big cities, see wildlife, and go through the majestic fjords of Chile without unpacking? Book a berth on a luxury South...
View ArticleWhat’s the Impact of Galapagos Land Tours vs. Ship Tours?
If you are visiting the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador because you love nature and care about the environment, then one choice you make will support that stance with actions, not just words. Pass up the...
View ArticleActivity Excursions From an Amazon River Cruise
An Amazon River Cruise is not like any other small ship cruise around the world. You don't book one of these to disembark at ancient castles or go shopping for ornaments. You can also go on one at any...
View ArticleOptions for Galapagos Family Travel in Ecuador
While a great number of travelers to the islands are couples and groups, Galapagos Family travel can be a wonderful experience all around. In this unique archipelago for biodiversity, kids can get...
View ArticleAnavilhanas Jungle Lodge and Other Amazon Destinations
Have you ever dreamed of exploring the Amazon jungle and river regions on an adventure vacation? We've just posted a review of Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge in Brazil, the latest option we've covered for...
View ArticleHow About a Private Yacht Charter for Your Next Vacation?
Imagine living the life of the rich and famous on a luxury yacht, island-hopping and exploring the coast of a beautiful country, with experiences you don't have to share with anyone outside your...
View ArticleIs Travel Insurance Required Where You’re Headed?
"Passport please. Return ticket please. Vaccine certificate please. Health questionnaire please. Travel insurance card please. Thanks and enjoy your flight." Wait, what? All that and proof of travel...
View ArticleEcuador Expands Marine Highway Surrounding Galapagos Islands
One of the world's greatest protected wildlife zones just got an upgrade. A much larger area of the Pacific Ocean around the Galapagos Islands will now be a marine highway, off-limits to most...
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