Galapagos
Ecuador is so much more than the Galapagos!
Adventure
I was lucky enough to visit Quito and the surrounding area when we took a tourist train from Quito to Machachi—a market town a few hours south of Quito. While on the train we saw Gauchos on their horses traversing the countryside. I was immediately jea…
19/04/18
Read MoreEcuador, Galapagos and Family Holidays
Guided Vacations and Tours
I am often asked which country or place is the best option to travel with family, as we have been making family trips with our daughter since she was 2 months old. We can now put Ecuador, the Amazon, and the Galapagos high on that list of places that a…
19/04/18
Read MoreSheryl’s Galapagos Adventure
Adventure
Galapagos Island Giant tortoises, swimming reptiles, playful sea lions, giant cactus trees and the most beautiful coloured iguanas I have ever seen. I just got back from Galapagos in June and I loved it! Most people heading to Galapagos choose to hop o…
06/06/14
Read MoreTravel Favourites by Pro Intel
Adventure
At Merit Travel our Travel Specialists are extremely well-travelled and are constantly planning their next adventure! Here are some of our favourite staff picks! Colombia: A true hidden gem of South America. From the lush coffee region, to the culture…
07/02/13
Read MoreAdventures in Honeymooning
Adventure
We’re not ‘beach people’, but we’re also not hardcore, capital ‘A’ adventure travellers who summit icy mountains, so when thinking of where to go for our honeymoon, the only criteria was to go somewhere amazing that offered an experience we couldn’t ge…
07/12/12
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