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Monthly Archives: July 2012
What is it about giants in the Islands?
Gigantism is often associated with the Galapagos Islands. The giant tortoise of course is what first comes to mind. These creatures, that are WAY bigger than your usual turtle, in the wild do feel like dinosaurs. Of course, they are … Continue reading
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Are there really alternatives to the Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands are not the only place on earth that mixes unique wildlife and beautiful beaches, granted. There are, of course, travel sites and cruise destinations in remote islands with palm trees and crystal-clear turquoise beaches that offer snorkeling … Continue reading
Galapagos Islands, best island(s) once again…
Those of you who have recently booked a Galapagos cruise can rejoice because Travel & Leisure has, for the third consecutive year, recognized the Galapagos Islands as the best island vacation south of the U.S. border.
Darwin’s Galapagos Tortoise?
The Galapagos Islands, of course, is all about tortoises… (it’s in the name). And more so now that Lonesome George, that long lost La Pinta tortoise subspieces that had become for so many years the star of Galapagos travel passed away… … Continue reading
Galapagos tortoise breeding programs
There are several breeding center programs in the Galapagos tours usually take you to at least one of them, in order for you to see the work being done in view of wildlife conservation. Sadly, Lonesome George is no longer … Continue reading
Lost and Found in the Galapagos?
Even in this day and age, with all that internet and cellular phone service, people can get lost. And the Galapagos Islands is no exception. You’d think it difficult, and it is, but a recent story of a missing visitor … Continue reading
A special birthday
July 4 is traditionally a big day for celebrating in the Galapagos Islands. No. It’s not the fact that Galapagos cruises prepare big parties for U.S. Independence, in honor of the many American visitors that book them. It is the … Continue reading