Hosteria La Cienega Location: Avenue of the Volcanoes, Ecuador Rating: 3-star Hosteria La Cienega is a historic hacienda located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. Situated just an hour and a half from Quito, Ecuador on the outskirts of Volcano Cotopaxi and surrounded by the cordillera’s most beautiful snow-capped peaks, the manor has been receiving guests for the last twenty-five years. Rooms are cozy and full of character. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Hotel Crespo Location: City Centre, Cuenca, Ecuador Rating: 4-star One of the finest hotels in Cuenca, above the beautiful River Tomebamba, this is a colonial gem in one of South America's prettiest cities: the "Athens of the Andes." Rooms are fully equipped with all modern amenities and comforts. Bar, restaurant, room service, internet. [CLICK photo for more information]

MV Galapagos Legend M/V Galapagos Legend, a 110-passenger luxury expedition ship with 1800 sq m of social areas and built with marine certified materials qualifying with Safety of Life at Sea specifications. All cabins are booked in outside cabins with plenty of space for luggage. Private bathrooms feature hot and cold water, shower, and a hair dryer. Also aboard, a highly trained crew, 24 hour physician, and naturalist multilingual guides. An auditorium for conferences, spacious social areas, dining room, 24 hour coffee bar, swimming pool and sun decks, observation platforms, cocktail bars, long distance calls, fully air conditioned. [CLICK photo for more information]