Archive for the ‘Galapagos Islands’ Category
Where is Tourism Going in Galapagos?
The Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve are globally unique and extraordinary ecosystems, recognized as World Heritage Sites. This isolated island group is among the best conserved of the world’s tropical archipelagos. Much like other oceanic island systems, the Galapagos Islands are fragile. To date, Galapagos biodiversity has been remarkably well conserved thanks to concerted [...]
December 9, 2005
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The Best in Guest Comfort is Goal of Galapagos Travel Company
Ecoventura, a family-owned small-ship adventure company based in Ecuador, has been in the business of operating expedition vessels in the Galapagos Islands for over 15 years. The Galapagos Islands, located 600 miles west of mainland Ecuador, are known for their wealth of marine resources, and the plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth. About [...]
July 14, 2005
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Longline Fishing Threatens Galapagos Islands
The introduction of a new form of fishing threatens to undermine the marine ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands, according to the nonprofit International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA)
March 9, 2005
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Take the Kids on a Galapagos Islands Tour with EcoVentura
Traveling as a family offers unique challenges and unmatched rewards. When families cruise the Galapagos Islands with EcoVentura, they discover a company that offers dedicated family departures and trips catering to a family’s special needs, including special discounts for children. These family-friendly packages are scheduled during traditional U.S. school breaks and each day’s itinerary features [...]
March 2, 2005
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Galapagos Islands in peril, group says
Tourism group International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) has issued a warning about the survival of the Galapagos Islands, citing preservation measure is “being lost.” IGTOA warns, “Slowly but surely, we’re losing the fight to preserve the Galapagos Islands. Yes, tourism is doing fine, and travelers are arriving in record numbers. But look a little [...]
January 26, 2005
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Big Five Tours & Expeditions Launches Ultimate Galapagos.com Website
Big Five Tours & Expeditions’ bold new website www.Galapagos.com delivers a complete online resource center for Galapagos Islands information and cruise options including ship details, photo gallery and interactive video gallery.
October 12, 2004
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Research group urging boycott of the Galapagos Islands
The Shark Research Institute (SRI) on Thursday said it is calling for a boycott of the Galapagos Islands over the removal of Galapagos National Park (GNP) Director Edwin Naula by the president of Ecuador, Lucio Gutierrez. President Gutierrez fired Naula, who, according to the research group regards is a professional biologist and dedicated defender of [...]
September 24, 2004
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Forum International Adds to Its Tempting Galapagos Islands Offerings
Due to high demand and the popularity of its unique programs, Forum International is adding dates to its Galapagos Islands offerings, including an exceptional Iguanas and Incas program that combines the Islands with a week spent in Peru. The intrinsic uniqueness of the enchanted Galapagos Islands make this destination spot a must-see. Where else in [...]
June 20, 2004
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