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]