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MV Origin launches in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

MV Origin launches in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Lean, green and offering an unsurpassed level of comfort, cruising vessel MV Origin has set sail on voyages of discovery around the Galapagos islands.

Four ways to blow your bonus in South America

Tailor-made travel expert South American Explorations has created several bonus-busting holidays in South America and Antarctica, including an epic ski expedition to the South Pole and an exhilarating riding experience with Ecuadorian Cowboys…

Hunt for the Olinguito in the cloud forest of Colombia & Ecuador

It was recently reported that the first new species of species of carnivore to be discovered in the western hemisphere for 35 years was found in the cloud forest of Ecuador and Colombia and has been named ‘the ‘Olinguito’.

Help protect the Andean cloudforest, home of the newly-discovered olinguito

News that the olinguito, a new species of carnivore, has been discovered in the Andean cloudforests of South America is certainly set to raise the profile of this biodiverse and critically-threatened habitat.

Team GB gymnast returns from volunteering on gap year

Team GB gymnast returns from volunteering on gap year

Jennifer Pinches from the 2012 Team GB Gymnastic team who reached the finals of their competition has just returned from volunteering in Ecuador with Camps international. As well as wonderful handstands all over the country she felt she made a lasting difference.

Mountain biking in Ecuador: A feast for the senses

Mountain biking in Ecuador: A feast for the senses

Where in the world can you ride through cloud forest, Andean desert, banana plantations, and on the slopes of volcanoes, all in one week?

Explosive Volcano tours

Explosive Volcano tours

Adventure holiday specialist World Expeditions and its European division UTracks have a number of trips that allow you to get up close and personal to some of the world's most impressive volcanoes.

Follow in the footsteps of Man to Mantas

Follow in the footsteps of Man to Mantas

Follow in Martin Clunes footsteps to Ecuador and come face to face with some fascinating marine life.

Escape the winter blues this Christmas in festive Quito

As the winter weather gets its grip on the UK, those looking to escape to somewhere with endless possibilities, should consider Quito for a festive Christmas break.

Latin America for less

Audley currently have some excellent money saving offers to Latin America.

Enchanted islands - The Galapagos with Tandayapa

Cruises for Nature have chartered the comfortable air-conditioned 98-foot motor-yacht, Galapagos Adventurer V, for 15-guests on their wildlife and photography tours of the Galapagos Islands in September and October 2008.