Itching to Travel?

The world is opening and waiting for visitors. Do you have a country in mind that you would like to experience? Two weeks ago, I attended a virtual travel seminar. 8 hours a day for 4 days I met with suppliers and watch keynote speakers talk about their areas of expertise. By the end of each day, I felt exhausted but excited about what I was learning and hearing. Almost all of South America is open and eager to show you what experiences they have to offer. Here are a couple of the highlights for you. 

                                                     NAPO Wildlife Center - Ecuador

The Napo Wildlife Centre is a luxury eco-lodge boasting an amazing location inside Yasuni National Park, the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet, and a protected UNESCO biosphere site. In just one Yasuni hectare, one can find more species of organisms than in the entire European continent! The national park is home to a third of all Amazonian mammals, including a staggering 60% of all New World wild cats, 106 reptiles, and 610 species of bird; as well as more than 4000 species of plants. The concept and construction of the lodge are the brainchild of the Anangu Quichua community who now own 100% of the lodge, so all tour proceeds are re-invested into the community. It is universally recognised as a blueprint for community-based tourism projects. The Napo Wildlife Center lodge has been constructed in natural indigenous style, with luxury accommodation, ample social areas, and a 50 foot wildlife viewing tower.  

 

                                     Enchanted Expeditions - Ecuador and the Galapagos

Enchanted Expeditions is one of the pioneers of small boat cruises and tours to the Galapagos Islands and the mainland of Ecuador. Their founder, Judy Carvalhal, and her three partners have over 125 years of collective field experience as tour guides, conservationists and community tourism advocates in Ecuador. Their ready-made and custom tours are designed for active, curious and conservation-minded travellers who crave authenticity, and like to have genuine connections with people, communities and wildlife while travelling with a ‘small footprint’. They pride themselves on the personal attention they provide and their ability to tailor make tours to suit the needs of clients. Their trips highlight the four regions of Ecuador: Galapagos Islands, the Andean Highlands, the Amazonian basin and the Coastal region. Each one unique and special. They have built a reputation for excellent service; few can match their expertise and knowledge of all areas of Ecuador. These standards are reflected in their staff, their guides and their yachts. Enchanted Expeditions is the exclusive representative and owner of their yachts: the M/Y Beluga and the M/Y Cachalote Explorer. Moreover Enchanted Expeditions is the exclusive representative of the Enchanted Galapagos Lodge located on Santa Cruz Island in Galapagos.