Luxury Travel Advisor - February 2008 - (Page 46) EXOTIC ADVENTURE Galapagos Charles Darwin arrived here in 1835 aboard the HMS Beagle to conduct his famous research. Today, affluent travelers alight here to take in the islands’ BY LINDSAY LAMBERT heartwarming wildlife. Most visitors to the Galapagos experience the islands’ raw natural beauty and profound variety of wildlife on shore excursions as part of a small-ship cruise, often sleeping aboard their vessel. However, clients who can’t get enough of the scenery have the option to spend their every waking—and sleeping—moment on land by booking a stay at Escalesia Villa on the main island of Santa Cruz. Amenities at Escalesia, which can be booked via tour operator Cox & Kings (www.coxandkingsusa.com), include air-conditioning, indoor and outdoor sitting areas, a rooftop dining terrace, a private pool and poolside bar, a sundeck with seaside seating, a whirlpool and a Turkish bath. Our favorite feature of all, however, is its private yacht, the 10-person, 41-foot 1992 Sea Ray Sundancer 370 Magic, perfect for guests to explore neighboring islands in complete privacy at their own pace (don’t forget to grab the provided supply of snorkeling equipment and wetsuits for underwater exploration). Note: Although Cox & Kings does not own the villa or the yacht, the tour operator does have an exclusive contract with a private, professional naturalist guide who organizes all of their clients’ touring and services in the Galapagos. To book Escalesia, which comprises a three-bedroom main building and a separate garden guest house with four additional beds, contact Cox & Kings Latin America Tour Consultant The 46 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | February 2008 http://www.coxandkingsusa.com
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