Silver Origin is Silversea's first destination-specific yacht, sailing the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador.

As a South American travel specialist, I've traveled to the Galápagos Islands several times. Travelers can expect to see species like the giant tortoise and the blue-footed booby. Adventurous visitors ...

A new study reveals how a remarkable group of plants on the Galápagos Islands developed their diverse leaf shapes—offering ...

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Famously studied by Charles Darwin, the Galápagos Islands lie in the Pacific Ocean 600 miles west of Ecuador. They are rich ...

With unmatched wildlife, historic cities and one of the great bucket list destinations on its itinerary, Ecuador is a dream vacation. Here’s where to go, what to see and how to do it hassle free.

The Galapagos Islands are the stuff of travel legends. First, because flights and lodging on the islands are prohibitively expensive for most travelers. Second, the islands are geared more heavily ...

All around the world, people can come face to face with amazing animals. However, being able to say that you came face to ...

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Perched on the edge of a rugged inflatable boat, I slip on my flippers and my snorkeling mask, then jump feet-first into the cerulean waters below. Swimming alongside fellow travelers from the MS ...

Silversea’s Silver Origin, its first destination-specific yacht, is being praised for combining luxury with sustainability in the Galápagos Islands. Designed with Ecuadorian craftsmanship and ...

Berman is a senior editor at TIME. Galapagos Islands, 1957. Berman is a senior editor at TIME. The pristine wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, which are located nearly 600 miles off the coast of ...