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trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: Explorer II Balcony Room

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:08:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author obsoperator - Because I found the Epinions review helpful in planning our January, 2008 trip, I wanted to update this topic. We were in a small (20) group set up by General Tours, a big U.S. tour supplier. Their local contractor in Ecuador, Canodros did a very good...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: The Galapagos Islands - A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience, An Incredible Destination

Sat, 17 Dec 2005 19:20:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Javelina - I have wanted to go to the Galapagos Islands for as long as I can remember. We were looking for a destination for our one-year wedding anniversary. The timing was just right when I got a brochure in the mail – the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, where we...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: An incredible journey

Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:14:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author iehrlich - We have just returned from the best trip I have ever taken. My husband and I took our 3 children(age...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: The Galapagos Islands - Evolution's Laboratory, And Boobies Galore!

Thu, 27 Mar 2003 18:43:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author whalewatcher - To say that our recent trip (March 2003) to the Galapagos Islands exceeded our expectations, is an understatement. Our 3 week long South American adventure included many unforgettable experiences, both in Peru and on the mainland of Ecuador, but the...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: Galapagos - A bit of heaven on earth

Tue, 18 Mar 2003 18:25:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jfudge - Our journey to the Galapagos started on March 7, 2003 from Quito. We stayed at the Swisshotel that was very comfortable . The steak house at the hotel is quite good with bottles of wine available for $18 - $24. Since we were only in Quito for one full...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: Galapagos adventure

Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:58:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author h1747w - I have dreamed about visiting the Galapagos since I was a child and saw a television special on the giant tortoises and strange marine iguanas. My curiosity was further piqued as a college student learning about geology and evolution. Now I am 53 and...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: My Guide to the Galapagos Islands

Sun, 11 Nov 2001 20:48:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jo.com - When I wrote a review on A Traveler’s Guide to the Galapagos Islands I promised I would write a review of our itinerary and that is what I am doing. Just a brief summary first. The Galapagos Islands are a group of 15 islands off the coast...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: The Galapagos Islands Offer Rarity, Diversity In Fauna & Flora

Sun, 18 Mar 2001 19:51:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author charles - Pack light or just take casual clothing for the trip to the Galapagos Islands. You will be among the last refuge of some rare marine animals and birds such as sea lions, penguins, sea turtles, lava herons and night herons. You will be walking on vast...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: Heaven for the diving and nature enthusiast

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 14:27:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gschen - I have to say, my week spent in the Galapagos Islands this summer was one of the most incredible vacations of my life! I had read and heard about the abundance of natural wildlife on the islands, but nothing prepared me for the shock of coming face to...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: Galapagos Islands Cruise

Fri, 8 Dec 2000 13:17:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stuartmelvin - The Galapagos Islands are a truly amazing collection of volcanic islands that lie 600 miles due west of Ecuador in South America. The islands straddle the equator and play host to a unique and spectacular collection of wildlife. Most animals and birds...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: Tricks to the Galapagos

Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:08:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - The Galapagos is a wonderful place. The trick is to do it right. Here are the things to consider: 1) Do you get seasick often? 2) Do you hate big groups? 3) Do you value personal attention over price? 4)Do you like snorkeling/scuba diving. Let's...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: Natural History Boring? NOT.

Fri, 19 May 2000 15:44:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jademountain - Traveling to the Galapagos Islands with Galapagos Travel (you should be able to find their listing in the back of Outside Magazine) gives the adventure traveler an education in themselves. My expectation was that I would enjoy the outdoors, the...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: galapagos

Thu, 30 Mar 2000 22:13:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author charly2000 - - Travel arrangements: Made four months in advance. We should have started another four months before that. We made them through Forum Travel International in (San Diego I think) They were good but we did have some travel problems in mid trip that they...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: Galapagos Aggressor - Diving Experience

Mon, 6 Mar 2000 13:53:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jansenm - The Galapagos Aggressor is usually described as the premier diving group in the Galapagos. The diving in the Galapagos was quite good, but not the best ever. I found diving in the Outer Reef in Australia to be more colorful with more fish and better...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: Darwins Destiny

Wed, 12 Jan 2000 23:50:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TheSmartTraveler - We landed at the Aeropuerto Isla Baltra Galapagos where all tourists must line up and pay a Galapagos National Park fee of $80.00. We took a larger vessel the M/N Ambasador I which was half empty. The food was very good, and the naturalists on board...

trvl-Dest-Latin America-Ecuador-Galapagos Islands: Galapagos Travel

Mon, 20 Dec 1999 01:35:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author timlynn - If you want to see the most flora and fauna and maximize your time in the Galapagos Islands, travel with Galapagos Travel, 1-800-969-9014, galapagostravel@compuserv.com.

Boats are limited to 16 passengers and sail for 11 or 14 days--not 3, 5...