A private yacht is the best way to explore the Galapagos. This refurbished one has a 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio and contributes to the conservation group WildAid.
Ten of our favorite family-friendly spots, each brimming with activities and set against exceptionally intriguing and scenic backdrops.
Andrew Harper looks back at the year in travel and reminisces about his most memorable experiences.
Each year, we have the pleasure of singling out a number of particularly memorable hotels and resorts. These are the top hotels in Ecuador selected.
Nowadays, there are cruise options to suit a range of traveling styles, from luxurious larger vessels to plush yachts that hold just a handful of guests.
Jonathan Weiner enjoyed the benefit of hindsight when he came to write "The Beak of the Finch," for which he won a Pulitzer Prize in 1995.
Periodically, I long for the tranquility of unspoiled nature. Two ecolodges recently gave me the perfect excuse to decamp to Ecuador.
Even if you have no intention of keeping a "life list," it's impossible not to feel excited by the incredible variety of gorgeously colorful birds in Ecuador.
One of the most memorable activities at Mashpi Lodge was a night hike through the cloud forest with a view across a valley lined by jungle-clad mountains.
Most Galapagos itineraries include a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the giant tortoises, but you can see them up close at Rancho El Chato.
It's not just the birds that are tame in the Galapagos: As we returned to our boat, our guide noticed sea lions playing in the surf off nearby Mosquera Island.
Three new luxury hotels have been added to the Harper Collection this month, including a resort in the Galapagos Islands and hotels in Boston, Massachusetts.
Galapagos Safari Camp, the original upscale land base in the Galápagos archipelago, is found on the island of Santa Cruz.
In this month's issue, Mr. Harper details his trip to the Galápagos Islands and his stay in Quito. Two Boston hotels are also reviewed.
Watch Mr. Harper's video of wildlife encounters in the Galápagos while on excursion from Pikaia Lodge, including giant tortoises, sea lions, iguanas and more.
Andrew Harper points to notable luxury travel news — a new Ponant Cuba Cruise, Galapagos Safari Camp and the renovation of Sanctuary Chief's Camp in Botswana.
Personally, I am keen on boats of all kinds, but I freely concede that not everyone shares my enthusiasm, especially not for relatively small ones bobbing up an
Although I would recommend a longer tour, say seven days by chartered boat, a four-day trip to the Galapagos can prove very satisfying if you have a well-prepared list of must-see sights.
Our Signature Tours are meticulously designed to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience to small groups of like-minded travelers. These trips feature
Travel is often exhilarating and intoxicating, but it also bequeaths a fund of memories that is a lifelong source of solace and delight.
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