Ecuadorian Escapades
Casa Aliso I recently travelled to Ecuador to inspect a number of boats in the Galapagos (600 miles off the coast of Ecuador) and also stay at a couple of jungle lodges in the Amazon...
View ArticleThe unique wonders of the Galapagos Islands
Few places in the world (if indeed any) can boast such a unique diversity of animals and plants as can be found on the Galapagos islands. These 19 tiny volcanic islands have been created within the...
View ArticleIn pictures: the wonders of the Galapagos islands
The Galapagos Islands, around 500 miles off the west coast of Ecuador, are rightly regarded as a wonderful place to observe at close quarters some of the world’s most unusual species. Not only are the...
View ArticleSpotlight on Wildlife: Bats
There are more than 1,100 species of bats. It’s not unusual to spy a few of the furry creatures hanging from rafters or swooping around at night. Despite vampire folklore, bats are not out to suck...
View ArticleAnimal Magic in the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are like no other place. Some 600 miles west of the Ecuadorian mainland, these isolated volcanic islands were famously the inspiration for Darwin’s theories of evolution. For many...
View ArticleAn interview with wildlife artist Robert E Fuller
Robert E Fuller is a British artist best known for his wildlife paintings. His high-detailed images have been purchased by clients such as the RSPCA and the National Trust, and have been exhibited in...
View ArticleGalapagos Islands Facts
Remote, spectacular and unique the Galápagos Islands are a once in a lifetime trip for anyone interested in the natural world. A UNESCO World Heritage site of 19 volcanic islands of varying sizes,...
View ArticleHighlights of Ecuador and The Galapagos
I recently travelled to Ecuador to sample some of the delights that the country has to offer. I flew with Avianca who have a daily direct flight from London Heathrow to Bogotá with convenient onwards...
View ArticleA tented safari camp – in the Galapagos Islands
A holiday in the Galapagos Islands offers a unique opportunity for visitors to come face-to-face with animals and plants which exist nowhere else on Earth. The majority of those coming to explore the...
View ArticleSunvil’s travel experts pick their top breaks for Spring 2018
Spring forward to one of our many favourite destinations in 2018 While summer is the most popular season for a holiday, the team at Sunvil can also offer you great holidays during the spring months. In...
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