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Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands - Favorite Hotels

Ecuador is the smallest country in the rugged Andean highlands, Ecuador is a varied country with an array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, surreal volcanic landscapes, dense Amazon Rainforest and the unique islands of the Galapagos - all in a country smaller than the US state of Nevada. It's treasures are endless; a picture-perfect capital, the huge Amazon jungle, breathtaking wildlife reserves, ancient Inca sites, remote indigenous villages, and, of course, the world-famous Galapagos Islands.

The Galapagos Islands really are a unique vacation destination. Famous for the role they played in Charles Darwin´s Theory of Evolution. Today the untouched natural wilderness can be visited by a limited number of people. You may choose to cruise on a small or larger yacht, enjoy island hopping or make single day tours from your hotel.

Visiting these islands is a vacation experience you will never forget. You will amazed at the sheer quantity of animals such as sealions, penguins, giant tortoises, boobies, flightless cormorants and albatrosses. The islands have no natural predators and human contact does not scare the wildlife, so they unaffected as you walk within inches of them. You can also join the animals in the water and enjoy snorkeling and diving during your vacation.

Ecuador - Quito -Swissôtel

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Situated in the bustling metrópolis of Quito, the luxurious Swissôtel is conveniently located close to both the historic, colonial center and the Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The hotel offers guests a choice of 275 rooms, each fitted with high speed internet access, cable TV, air conditioning, anti-allergic pillows and an audio system in each bathroom.

The hotel´s Amrita Spa invites guests to enjoy a wide variety of treatments in one of their 14 therapy rooms and other amenities include an aerobics room, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and tennis courts. After a busy day of sightseeing, guests are invited to choose from one of six restaurants each offering their own unique menus which include French, Japanese and Ecuadorian cuisine. Swissôtel also offers the largest and most modern convention centre in the city of Quito.

Ecuador - Quito -Hotel Quito

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Hotel Quito´s art deco-style building will transport you up into the skies of Ecuador´s lively city as its prime location on a hill provides guests with a 360˚ view of the city and the suburbs below.  The hotel´s gardens offer the perfect setting for a romantic stroll and the outside pool is a great place to end a session of aerobics or Pilates, offered in the fully equipped fitness center.

Hotel Quito offers executive rooms, suites and superior rooms which are all fitted with cable TV, wireless internet, radios, safety boxes and the daily newspaper. At night, guests can enjoy a game of 21 or roulette at the hotel´s casino or stroll around the many varied shops selling a variety of local artifacts from Ecuadorian artisans and artists.        

Ecuador - Quito -Dann Carlton Hotel

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Begin your Ecuador vacation at the Dann Carlton Quito Hotel. The hotel, which is conveniently located in the business, banking and shopping district of Quito, is just 15 minutes from the Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The hotel exudes English charm and offers vacationers 212 rooms, each equipped with wireless internet, mini bar, cable TV and direct international dialing.

To take full advantage of your Ecuadorian experience, the hotel offers a wide variety of Creole dishes, as well as live music in the Picadilly´s Bar.The recently inaugurated Joker´s Casino provides guests the perfect way to de-stress after a day of shopping and walking. The Dann Fitness Club also offers guests the opportunity to relax and unwind in their spa with full body wraps and facial treatments.

Galapagos Islands - Finch Bay

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Finch Bay is a charming eco-hotel where guests can enjoy the natural beauty of the Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos. The hotel can accommodate 42 guests in 21 rooms, each with their own facilities and unlimited water supply. As it is an eco-hotel, Finch Bay has developed unique garbage and recycling processes and is truly dedicated to the concept of eco-tourism and maintaining the pristine natural environment.

The hotel offers multisport nature active options such as scuba diving, bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, wildlife observation and bay tours. For those guests who wish to stay close to the premises, Finch Bay´s grounds are perfect for taking that evening stroll and the mangrove-rich coastline provides beautiful scenery rich with fauna and flora. 

Galapagos Islands - Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge

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The Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge is situated on the Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos. The town of Puerto Ayora is the largest and holds over 15 000 people who live and work in Puerto Ayora as a result of the booming tourism industry. The Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge was designed to incorporate the mangrove forest and seafront, allowing guests the best view of the town´s bay.

Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge has 14 guest rooms which are divided into two areas: inside the mangrove or seaside. Each room comes equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, bathroom and hot water. Guests can also enjoy a choice of Japanese or Galapagos fusion cuisine and each guest receives a welcome cocktail upon arrival.

Galapagos Islands -Royal Palm Hotel

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The Royal Palm is an exclusive hideaway hidden in the heart of the Galapagos on Santa Cruz Island. An open and elegantly designed hotel, the Royal Palm was built using local materials and handcrafted furniture.Guests staying at the Royal Palm are able to choose from a selection of accommodations which include villas, verandahs and suites.

Each room offers king-sized beds, Jacuzzis and lush, tropical gardens. The villas contain a living room, dining area, dressing room and bathroom, while the verandah rooms each have an outdoor area with hammock and an indoor Jacuzzi.

The Royal Palm´s restaurant is rumored to be the best in the Galapagos and celebrates a fusion of Asian, Ecuadorian and Latin cuisine, with a focus on local seafood. For guests seeking a cultural experience, the hotel´s John Madejski Gallery is the perfect venue. The gallery, which features the works of local Ecuadorian and Galapagueño artists, as well as works by international artists, holds monthly and bi-monthly exhibitions.