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For our family, snorkeling was absolutely the highlight of the trip. You can wear one of the lifejackets that the ship gives you if you don't feel comfortable with the buoyancy the wet suits provide. I can't say strongly enough how much fun the snorkeling is and it is definitely worth it to...

We returned from Quito yesterday (after a few extended days beyond our trip). It was wonderful - incredible - amazing. If you are considering signing up for this itinerary, I strongly recommend it. I have not done a trip report yet, but will be happy to answer your questions in the...

I received this email yesterday - it's another reason to bring cash from home for the trip: Warden Message July 30, 2009 Dear Warden and/or Registrant: The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in Ecuador wish to inform American citizens visiting or resident in Ecuador of the continuing...

I agree with you all and thanks for your advice. The latest and greatest version of our guidebook (which was corrected and replaced by ABD about a week after we received one containing some misprints in our backpack box) does not suggest that the guides would accept travelers checks - just US...

I'd really rather not travel with (or use ATMs to get) the amount of cash we'll need for our guides' tips on our Ecuador trip next month. What do you all think - will they be inconvenienced if we tip each with a personal check?

I really appreciate your quick replies. We are under 20 days to deparature - getting very eager!

Another q for you: did you have any cell phone or internet access? We have Verizon - blackberry world phones. trying to decide whether to bring a laptop

It is so good to hear from someone who has been on this tour and I'm very glad you had a good experience. My husband, our two teens and I are booked to leave on the 8/11/09 departure and we're going early to spend some time in parts of the country ABD doesn't explore. A few questions: (a) Was...

There isn't much specific info out there about our trip, I suppose because it's new. If anyone has info or advice I will welcome it! we are a family of 4 (two teens) on the 8/8/09 trip

We will have a few days in Ecuador both before and after our trip. I researched opportunities that will give us a different look at Ecuador from the ABD itinerary with hosts/guides who speak English and understand American culture. We won't have time to get into the Amazon, although we would...

We leave for Quito in about 3 weeks - spending a few days in the Patate/Banos/Ambate region south of the capital before joining our 8/8/09 Gateway to the Galapagos tour. I am just full of questions. Here are a few... Does anyone have knowlege about voice/data service in Ecuador or...

Our family is on the 8/11 Ecuador itinerary. It'll be great to hear about your trip and I hope it's a great one. This will be our second ABD trip - we did Knight and Lights in 2007 and just loved it. Sugarland