“Argh! It’s cold!!” my 7-year-old son Jack yelped as he jumped into the clear, turquoise waters off Champion, a tiny islet in the Galapagos, about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. In New York we’d ...

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 ...

When is the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands? As a bucket list destination for so many, the answer might be “anytime you can.” This archipelago in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador is ...

Routinely at the top of travelers' bucket lists, the Galapagos Islands are celebrated around the world for their pristine, relatively undisturbed natural environment and their abundance of distinct ...

A bright yellow land iguana inched its stocky legs along the beach, plopping down near a patch of leaves for an afternoon snack. The prehistoric-looking creature paid no attention to me and my niece, ...