Travel in Ecuador

Currently, 17 airlines operate at Quito airport, connecting to 18 international and 8 national destinations. An average of 15,000 passengers per day and 5.4 million passengers per year are transported through the airport.

One of the best slow travel destinations in South America, Uruguay boasts world-class beaches, historical sites, a thriving wine scene, and culinary jewels that rival its neighbors.

Conservation-led luxury travel company andBeyond has announced the extension of its South America portfolio with the launch of an expedition yacht in the Galapagos Islands. Named the andBeyond Galapagos Explorer, the 38 m (124 ft) yacht will operate on two 7-night routes in the east and west of the famed Galapagos Islands. Boasting just six suites and cabins, the yacht will cater for a maximum of 12 guests, with two expert guides present on each departure. “A uniquely biodiverse environment with the highest number of endemic species in the world, the Galapagos is a natural choice for the further expansion of our portfolio in South America. We are absolutely thrilled to finally have the opportunity to bring our brand of responsible tourism to this precious part of the world, which the Ecuadorian government has protected from over-tourism by strictly limiting the number of operating licences issued,” says andBeyond Executive Chairman & CEO, Joss Kent.

The sun is shining bright on Florida’s tourism industry. 

AndBeyond will launch a branded expedition yacht in the Galapagos Islands this summer, expanding its South America portfolio.

A revamped Trivago Guy campaign, this one using just one actor whose monologue is powered by AI, is getting a mixed reaction in the 20 or so markets it’s running in around the world.

With Ecuador as the official partner country, FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair (Madrid, 23-26 January) will serve once again as a platform for global tourism innovation and collaboration.

By now, they were supposed to be well into the first leg of the three-year Life at Sea cruise, sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Punta Arenas in Chilean Patagonia.

Responsible tourism has been a buzzword for years, but sustainable food hasn't always gotten the same attention — until now.

Emptied your pockets on world-class habanos cigars and Cuban añejo rum? Don't fret, Havana still has plenty to offer you yet.

Milk chocolate truffles, where velvety cocoa richness meets a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth experience are crafted with the finest milk chocolate, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess. Encased in a thin cocoa powder or delicate chocolate shell, each truffle is a decadent treat. Here are 10 scrumptious boxes to choose from.

JetBlue is welcoming 2024 with a winter sale that has one-way flights to Europe starting at just $299 and flights across the United States starting at under $40. 

The JetBlue Foundation is still the first and only airline nonprofit dedicated solely to championing diversity in STEM and aviation education.

If there was one thing we could choose to leave behind in 2023, it would be flight delays. And while there's no way to ever guarantee an on-time take off, choosing airlines with a punctual track record can help manifest smooth travels in your future. But don't just cross your fingers and hope for the best—use data to make those New Year's travel resolutions come true.

There’s a growing appetite for expedition travel, including cruising, among intrepid families. From gazing at serrated teal icebergs in Antarctica to island-hopping in the Galápagos, there are a slew of exhilarating expedition voyages designed to meet the needs of families looking for more meaningful shared travel experiences. As an added boon for parents, some even offer onboard kids programming, nature guides for younger travelers, and interconnecting cabins to accommodate larger broods.

Black Friday came and went, but wanderlust runs year-round. While some travel brands are taking a brief hiatus from offering deals to plot their next slate of promotions, plenty of discounts remain yours for the taking this winter. Maybe you’re eager to flock somewhere where the sun’s still shining, or are currently in an unseasonably warm climate and desperate for snow. Wherever you’re itching to go next, you have tons of great options.

It was a year that was to mark the post-pandemic recovery of travel, bringing economic relief to local communities that had been hit hard by the prolonged loss of tourism revenue. Borders fully reopened, pandemic restrictions were lifted and traveler bookings surged, sparking a social media trend called “revenge travel.” But even as demand in 2023 reached near 2019 levels — with an estimated 975 million tourists traveling internationally between January and September, according to the World Tourism Organization — a series of disasters, upheavals and unparalleled weather events devastated destinations across the globe.

Slava Sambu and his wife, Ozge, were looking for more than fine dining and five-star accommodations when they found the Mashpi Lodge, an ecolodge deep in the Ecuadorian rainforest. "It looked like a great opportunity to explore a part of the world we've never seen," says Sambu, a marketing consultant from Fort Lauderdale.

Travelers who live in South Florida rarely take for granted the warm weather and world-class restaurants available in the region, but enjoying that means sometimes it’s easy to forget how close Miami is to some of the most exciting destinations in the world. While people in the rest of America needs extended vacation time to visit countries like Dominica and Ecuador, Miamians can wake up, jump on a direct flight from Miami, and be in a new country in time for dinner (or maybe even lunch). And if someone in Miami gets a hankering to head to Europe, most of the continent is only an overnight flight away.

Peru has announced plans to introduce a digital nomad visa. It will enable remote workers to stay in the country for 365 days, with the possibility to extend.

How do you live out of a suitcase? That's the second-most common question I get as a travel journalist. I'm on the road 365 days a year. And it's true: I manage to fit almost everything I own into a regulation-size carry-on bag.