A few hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador is a little string of islands with a big place in the public consciousness. The ...

Set at the center of the Galápagos archipelago, Santa Cruz Island serves as a central base for exploration. And skirting Santa Cruz's southern shoreline along Academy Bay is Puerto Ayora.

On the first sailing of ecotourism brand andBeyond's new Galápagos expedition yacht, Chris Schalkx learns a lesson in ...

The key islands for island-hopping are Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal and Isabela. You can stay overnight on any of these islands or all three, using them as your starting points for daily excursions.

and Isabela Island, home to the Galapagos penguin (the only penguin species found north of the equator). Most visitors will also stop at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island.

Royal Palm is set on a vast, hilly 380-acre property up in the central highlands of Santa Cruz Island, where the weather ... where giant Galapagos tortoises roam. Surrounded by lush gardens ...

Beachfront eco hotel situated on the south side of the Santa Cruz Island - 6 suites feature private balcony with ocean views. This superb hotel is located across the bay from Puerto Ayora.

The new National Geographic Gemini is entering service for Lindblad-National Geographic Expeditions in the Galapagos.