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Ecuador And The Galapagos
is so unique in that you can travel at any expense level you desire. If you want to travel on a budget, you can stay in hostels and low budget rooms for dollars a day or you can go the Four Seasons route and experience South America in the lap of luxury or any place in between. The Galapagos of course is a bit different in that there really is limited access and the best way to see the islands is by yacht and the best yachts are not cheap.
Airfare from the US is like airfare anywhere, it varies up and down, based on time of year and demand. You can expect to pay in the neighbourhood of $600-$800 to get to Quito from most major cities and another $390.00 to get to the Galapagos from there.
For a first class experience encompassing the best of Ecuador and the Galapagos I would allow upwards of $400.00 a day.
NORM:
If you had to choose 5 unequalled venues in Ecuador and the Galapagos for a romantic getaway, honeymoon or wedding destination, what would they be and why?
Dan:
That?s a tough one. I think I would start with Quito and the Swiss Hotel. The service is exceptional, the rooms comfortable and the location to Colonial Quito excellent.
I would then say a trip to the highlands and one of the historic Haciendas would be next in line, example: Hosteria Hacienda Pinsaqui. A charming hacienda constructed in 1790 as a textile workshop. Located just outside Otavalo, makes a trip to the famous Otavalo Indian Market Place an easy must do.
Then of course it would have to be a week aboard a yacht (like the M/S Alta a 125ft motor yacht). Sailing the islands of the Galapagos by night and exploring the variety of islands by day.
An extension into the Amazon jungles and a few nights at a ?tent camp? would be an incredible experience and a chance to ?really get away?.
I would also suggest that as long as one is as far south as Ecuador an extension into Peru would be quite worthwhile. Depending on the time available, heading to Cusco and the heart of the Incan Empire and staying at places as romantic as the Hotel Montasterio (a five star museum hotel, once a 16th century monastery) would make anyone?s vacation highlight reel.
NORM:
What should people know about celebrating a wedding in Ecuador and the Galapagos from the point of view of requirements, experience of the various hotels, etc.
Dan:
I would first suggest they work with a good ground operator like Austin-Lehman or one of the others. Work with someone with contacts ?in country? and that knows the lay of the land. There are several good books on the market; one of my favourites is Frommer?s South America. This book is filled with resources and good quality tourist information. Any of the many 5 star hotels would also be a good source of information and all too happy to assist.
Since things change constantly in South America as a general rule of thumb, checking with the Ministerio de Turismo is a good ?plan?. But don?t expect too much. Also check with the Tourist Information Center, a center put together by a group of hotels and tour operators. They can be found on the web at the TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER, unfortunately it is in Spanish, but you can get to some ?great? links from there. Another one (In English) is ECUATORIANISIMO
NORM:
How far in advance should a couple prepare themselves for their honeymoon, romantic getaway or wedding in Ecuador and the Galapagos?
Dan:
Since the Galapagos has such limited access the farther out one can plan the better. Six months would be a good target to have your plans in place. That is not to say that one should give up if they do not have that much lead- time, there is often last minute space, and it is always worth a call.
NORM:
What resources are available on the Internet pertaining to weddings and honeymoon vacations in Ecuador and the Galapagos?
Dan:
Again, I think I would start with the Tour Operators, they really know how to put these things together best. If you?re determined to go it alone, start with the
Tourism Information Center at TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER. From there you will find endless links to other great websites and resources. Probably the best site I have found is Exploring Ecuador there really is a lot of good information and links on this site. And of course your readers can just go to AUSTIN LEHMAN ADVENTURES and let us do all the work.
Thanks Dan. You can find a great deal of more information on Dan?s site: AUSTIN LEHMAN ADVENTURES - http://www.austinlehman.com/
No, Thank you Norm, it is easy to get excited talking about Ecuador and the Galapagos. Feel free to contact me anytime.
About the Author: Norm Goldman is editor of the travel site, www.sketchandtravel.com and the book reviewing site, www.bookpleasures.com.
Norm and his artist wife, Lily, are a unique husband and wife team who meld words with art focusing on romantic and wedding destinations.
They are always open to invitations to romantic destinations in the New England states and Florida.
To find out more about them click on www.sketchandtravel.com Source: www.isnare.com
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