http://www.galapagosislands.com Latest news from Galapagos Islands Fri, 22 April 2011 21:30:00 GMT en-us All information belongs to Galapagos Islands.com. 2011 All rights reserved http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-new-15-day-itinerary.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-new-15-day-itinerary.html The Park Service and other regulatory institutions have approved a proposed 15-day/2 week itinerary for cruise ships.... Fri, January 13th 2012 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-islands-six-day-itinerary.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-islands-six-day-itinerary.html For years now, Galapagos Island cruises have done a standard eight-day voyage, divided for those who wish into a four or five day itinerary... Fri, December 23rd 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-booking-cruise-and-flight.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-booking-cruise-and-flight.html It's important to make some crucial decisions about your dream vacation, and many people think that booking their cruise or tour separately from their flights is an ideal way to save money: but this isn't true at all! Fri, December 17th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/budget-luxury-diference-galapagos-cruises.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/budget-luxury-diference-galapagos-cruises.html Not sure what category of boat fits your needs for your Galapagos travels? Categories range from budget to luxury and vary in price, facilities, and service. Read on to find out more information about the best choice for your Galapagos cruise. Mon, December 5th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/amazon-rainforest-nature-7-wonders.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/amazon-rainforest-nature-7-wonders.html On November 11th, the provisional results of the voting for the New7Wonders of Nature were released: included in the top 7 is the Amazon Rainforest, a pride and joy of the Ecuadorian people. Tue, November 22th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-new-15-day-itinerary.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-new-15-day-itinerary.html Big news out of the Galapagos Islands: The Park Service and other regulatory institutions have approved a proposed 15-day/2 week itinerary for cruise ships. Fri, November 11th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-fuel-surcharge.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-fuel-surcharge.html Starting in 2008, the Ecuadorian government instituted a fuel surcharge for ships using more than 4,000 gallons per month of diesel fuel. Fri, October 28st 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-hotel-overview.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-hotel-overview.html With tourism services improving in the Galapagos, there are now many fine hotels to choose from on four different islands. Fri, October 21st 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/las-grietas-santa-cruz-galapagos.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/las-grietas-santa-cruz-galapagos.html Many people often wonder: What kinds of things can I do in the Galapagos Islands without a Naturalist Guide? The answer is: lots! Fri, October 15th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/world-tourism-day-2011.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/world-tourism-day-2011.html On September 27th, people around the globe celebrated World Tourism Day. This year's theme is "Tourism Linking Cultures" and is hosted by Egypt. Fri, September 30th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-environment-threats.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-environment-threats.html The Galapagos Islands, located 1000km off the coast of Ecuador, have been known for their pristine environment and unique wildlife. These remote islands have been privileged with the seclusion that has allowed ecosystems to evolve in a rare and unmatched way. Fri, September 23th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-national-park-entrance-fee.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-national-park-entrance-fee.html Upon arriving to the Galapagos Islands, tourist must fork over an extra $100 at the airport. No doubt that this amount may seem overpriced to some, so it's important to know exactly where this money is going. Fri, September 16th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-islands-internet-access.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-islands-internet-access.html The use of the internet has become so wide-spread that even people who generally look to escape “reality” for awhile in such a far-flung destination as Galapagos are constantly asking: Do the Galapagos Islands have Internet? Fri, September 9th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-unesco-world-heritage-site.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-unesco-world-heritage-site.html In 1978, the Galapagos Islands, a province of Ecuador, were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the City of Quito, Ecuador's capital. Fri, August 26th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/charles-darwin-galapagos-adventure.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/charles-darwin-galapagos-adventure.html Darwin got more than he bargained for when he visited the Galapagos Islands. He may have come for the volcanoes, but it would be the unique Galapagos wildlife that would leave a more lasting impression on this English naturalist. Fri, August 19th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-ships-vs-land-based.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-ships-vs-land-based.html Since the 1960s visitors have been flocking to Galapagos. But what is the best way to see the Galapagos Islands? There are three basic options: small ships, large ships and land-based Galapagos tours. Which is best for you? Fri, August 5th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-snorkeling.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-snorkeling.html The Galapagos Islands are well-known as a worldwide mecca for scuba divers, but what is often lost is the fact that you don't need to be SCUBA certified to enjoy the dazzling marine wildlife. Tue, July 29th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/family-friendly-cruises.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/family-friendly-cruises.html Traveling with children is an amazing opportunity for your kids to discover new worlds, learn about foreign cultures, and have out-of-this-world experiences. Tue, July 22th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/cormorant-new-galapagos-yatch.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/cormorant-new-galapagos-yatch.html This Tuesday, July 12th 2011, Haugan Cruises hosted the inauguration of its newest Galapagos catamaran, M/C Cormorant, at the Naval Yacht Club Pier in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Tue, July 19th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-honeymoon.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-honeymoon.html While the Islands are often overlooked by the "in-between" crowd of people in their 20's and 30's, the Galapagos Islands actually make for an outstanding honeymoon destination. Why pick Galapagos for your honeymoon? Fri, July 8th 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/penguin-cormorant-census.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/penguin-cormorant-census.html Every year, a group consisting of employees of the Galapagos National Park and the Charles Darwin Research Station goes to certain areas popular with the birds to count them. Fri, July 1st 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-animal-calendar-ii.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-animal-calendar-ii.html Check out the second part of our guide that details weather conditions and animal and bird habits broken down by month from July to December. Fri, June 24 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-animal-calendar-i.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-animal-calendar-i.html This guide lists conditions and animal and bird habits from January to June. Fri, June 17 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-future.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-future.html What does the future hold for the Enchanted Islands? Looking at the trends of today, we can try to guess what the Galapagos Islands will be like years and decades from now. Fri, June 03 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/endemic-reptiles.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/endemic-reptiles.html The Galapagos Islands are a paradise for reptiles: the conditions are perfect for iguanas, lizards and tortoises. Fri, June 03 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/pichincha-battle-ecuador.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/pichincha-battle-ecuador.html The last battle of independence for Ecuador took place during the Spanish colonial period in 1822... Fri, 26 May 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-whats-in-a-name.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-whats-in-a-name.html Every year, thousands of visitors come to Galapagos for the trip of a lifetime. A plethora of island and cruise activities keep them busy ... Fri, 20 May 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-for-photographers.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-for-photographers.html The Galapagos Islands attract thousands of visitors every year, and nearly all of them are equipped with cameras... Fri, 13 May 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/scuba_diving_in_the_galapagos.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/scuba_diving_in_the_galapagos.html The Galapagos Islands are world renowned as a SCUBA diving destination ... Fri, 6 May 2011 18:30:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/super-diego.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/super-diego.html Everyone knows Lonesome George. He's the last of his kind, the sole surviving member of his species ... Fri, 29 April 2011 17:30:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/ecuador-holiday.htm http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/ecuador-holiday.htm Since the predominant religion in Ecuador is Catholicism, the traditional Easter holiday is far more religious than the commercialized Easter celebrations ... Fri, 22 April 2011 21:30:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-itinerary.htm http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-itinerary.htm Big news out of the Galapagos Islands: the Park Service and other regulatory institutions have approved a proposed 15-day/2 week itinerary for cruise ships. Fri, 15 April 2011 21:30:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-charles-darwin.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-charles-darwin.html Charles Darwin, an English naturalist and geologist, set out on a five year expedition on The Beagle in 1831. Fri, 1 April 2011 17:30:00 GMT http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-alternative-energies.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-alternative-energies.html The Galapagos Islands have always provided a challenge to ecologists who want to preserve them but who recognize the need for locals to live there as well. Fri, 25 March 2011 http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-lonesome-george.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-lonesome-george.html On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake, followed by devastating tsunamis, hit Japan. It made news all over the world, and caused evacuations throughout the Pacific. Fri, 18 March 2011 http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/floreana-gets-complete-biodiversity.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/floreana-gets-complete-biodiversity.html Most of the Galapagos Islands have been harmed in one way or another by the presence of humans and the introduction of non-native species. Fri, 11 March 2011 http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/devils-nose.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/devils-nose.html Over 100 years ago the President of Ecuador Eloy Alfaro had a vision of a nation united by a railway. Fri, 4 March 2011 http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/endemic-animals-galapagos.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/endemic-animals-galapagos.html Visitors to the Galapagos Islands will hear their guides talk about three different sorts of animals and plants. The terms used to describe them are endemic, native and introduced. Fri, 25 February 2011 http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/caribbean-cruising.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/caribbean-cruising.html Galapagos Islands are such a special and unique place that it´s no wonder the cruising out here is special and unique as well! ... Fri, 4 February 2011 http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/new-seven-wonders-nature.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/new-seven-wonders-nature.html The New Seven Wonders is an internet phenomenon which was launched a few years ago to identify the New Seven Wonders ... Fri, 28 January 2011 http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-national-park.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-national-park.html The Galapagos Islands are a phenomenal and educational place to visit! ... Fri, 21 January 2011 http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/cruises-hotel-based-tours.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/cruises-hotel-based-tours.html If you are not sure what type of Galapagos visit best suits your needs, the following information ... Fri, 14 January 2011 http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/pinta-island-has-tortoises-again.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/pinta-island-has-tortoises-again.html Everyone knows the sad story of Lonesome George, last of the Pinta Island Giant Galapagos Tortoises. Mon, 10 January 2011 http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-climate.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-climate.html The Galapagos Islands, a fragile ecosystem far out to sea, are particularly vulnerable to climate change. http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/lonesome-george-mate.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/lonesome-george-mate.html Lonesome George is seeking a mate. Can You Help? $10,000 Reward!! http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-fishing-becomes-visitor-activity.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-fishing-becomes-visitor-activity.html Galapagos fishing and Galapagos Tourism are the two main industries in the Galapagos Islands http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-institutions-working-to-improve-the-islands.html http://www.galapagosislands.com/newsletter/archive/galapagos-institutions-working-to-improve-the-islands.html Galapagos Institutions are working to Improve the Islands.