Marcel Perkins, Author at A Luxury Travel Blog For those who enjoy the finer things in life... Fri, 29 Dec 2023 22:00:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Top experiences in the city of Quito for 2024 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/12/29/top-experiences-in-the-city-of-quito-for-2024/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/12/29/top-experiences-in-the-city-of-quito-for-2024/#comments Fri, 29 Dec 2023 22:00:13 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=196115 I am actually at the airport on my way back “home”! Yes, Quito is my home town. I am...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/12/29/top-experiences-in-the-city-of-quito-for-2024/feed/ 4 6 of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/09/16/6-of-the-most-beautiful-beaches-in-ecuador/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/09/16/6-of-the-most-beautiful-beaches-in-ecuador/#comments Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:46:04 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=192786 Ecuador, the small country of the Four Worlds, offers incomparable experiences to its visitors. For lovers of warm temperatures and trips to destinations close to the sea, Ecuador undoubtedly offers several interesting options.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/09/16/6-of-the-most-beautiful-beaches-in-ecuador/feed/ 14 The 6 destinations you should include in your land-based itinerary in Galapagos https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/08/17/6-destinations-land-based-itinerary-galapagos/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/08/17/6-destinations-land-based-itinerary-galapagos/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:16:34 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=192001 What do you imagine when you hear about the Galapagos Islands? The Enchanted Islands, located about 1,000 km off the Ecuadorian coast of the Pacific Ocean, are a top tourist destination due to the diversity of fauna, plants and charms that each island and islet offers.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/08/17/6-destinations-land-based-itinerary-galapagos/feed/ 8 5 destinations to visit on your first trip to mainland Ecuador https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/19/where-to-visit-on-your-first-trip-to-mainland-ecuador/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/19/where-to-visit-on-your-first-trip-to-mainland-ecuador/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:57:39 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=191221 Have you heard about Ecuador, a small but beautiful country? Ecuador is located in South America, a wonderful country with a territory extension of 256.370 km2, its capital is the city of Quito, through which it crosses the famous equatorial line, marking the north and south of the world.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/19/where-to-visit-on-your-first-trip-to-mainland-ecuador/feed/ 4 What destinations should you include in a trip to Peru? https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/06/22/destinations-to-include-in-a-trip-to-peru/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/06/22/destinations-to-include-in-a-trip-to-peru/#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 23:04:14 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=190691 The fact that Peru's surface area consists of more than 1 million kilometers, means it is a destination with a lot of biodiversity and options to visit, having 3 different regions: the coast, the Andes, and the Amazon.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/06/22/destinations-to-include-in-a-trip-to-peru/feed/ 15 The best scuba diving destinations in the Galapagos Islands https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/18/best-scuba-diving-galapagos-islands/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/18/best-scuba-diving-galapagos-islands/#comments Thu, 18 May 2023 08:16:28 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=189859 Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? If your answer is yes, the Galapagos Islands are the perfect destination for you and for those adventurous people looking for activities such as snorkeling and kayaking.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/05/18/best-scuba-diving-galapagos-islands/feed/ 9 Cuenca: A paradise in the Ecuadorian Andes https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/04/26/cuenca-a-paradise-in-the-ecuadorian-andes/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/04/26/cuenca-a-paradise-in-the-ecuadorian-andes/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:26:12 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=189207 Cuenca is unquestionably one of the most stunning cities in the entirety of South America, with one of the best preserved historic centers in the world, which led to its designation as an Ecuadorian cultural heritage on March 29, 1982.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/04/26/cuenca-a-paradise-in-the-ecuadorian-andes/feed/ 11 The Ecuadorian Amazon: A paradise in South America, and activities you must do there https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/03/24/ecuadorian-amazon-south-america/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/03/24/ecuadorian-amazon-south-america/#comments Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:55:10 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=188313 Have you ever wondered where in the world there is the most biodiversity? The Ecuadorian Amazon offers one of the most beautiful and special ecosystems in the world, with various species of flora and fauna.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/03/24/ecuadorian-amazon-south-america/feed/ 10 7 reasons why Quito steals the hearts of its visitors and the 3 best destinations to stay https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/02/18/quito-luxury-travel/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/02/18/quito-luxury-travel/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:31:42 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=187476 The city of Quito is the capital of Ecuador, with wonderful landscapes, surrounded by the Andes Mountain range, home of some of the most historic events not only in Ecuador but also of all South America, cradle of brave men and women.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/03/10/street-of-the-7-crosses-in-quito/feed/ 5 What to find in the Plaza Grande of Quito https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/02/19/plaza-grande-of-quito/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/02/19/plaza-grande-of-quito/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:50:59 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=155579 The Plaza Grande or Plaza de la Independencia, is located on Av. Venezuela between Chile and Espejo. It is...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/02/19/plaza-grande-of-quito/feed/ 8 A visual guide for things to do in Quito, Ecuador https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/01/15/things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2020/01/15/things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:58:41 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=154135 UNESCO declared Quito the first World Heritage city because of its city center. Quito preserves a large number of...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/12/29/the-ultimate-list-100-things-to-do-in-the-galapagos-islands/feed/ 8 Staying in the largest city of Ecuador https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/11/18/staying-in-the-largest-city-of-ecuador/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/11/18/staying-in-the-largest-city-of-ecuador/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:49:06 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=151071 The city of Guayaquil is Ecuador’s main port and also its most populous city. It is located on the...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/10/19/ecuador-and-galapagos-to-suit-every-time-scale/feed/ 13 Choosing the right cruise in Galapagos Islands https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/09/14/choosing-the-right-cruise-in-galapagos-islands/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/09/14/choosing-the-right-cruise-in-galapagos-islands/#comments Sat, 14 Sep 2019 17:11:05 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=148324 The Galapagos Islands are well known, not only for its important input to Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, but...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/09/14/choosing-the-right-cruise-in-galapagos-islands/feed/ 9 Top 10 experiences on a Galapagos cruise https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/08/28/top-10-experiences-on-a-galapagos-cruise/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2019/08/28/top-10-experiences-on-a-galapagos-cruise/#comments Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:45:48 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=147163 Though there are different ways of exploring the Galapagos Islands, it is generally agreed that taking a cruise cannot...

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