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      Travel from page 26                                   Activities and adventures like no other. It will be a   spend more than on an average cruise in the Caribbean. The
                                                         long day of hiking, kayaking and snorkeling, every single   luxury expedition ships are truly worth the money. They
      wildlife. The islands sit right on the equator and are home to over   day, typically twice per day. And I’ll tell you this: You won’t   provide you with everything imaginable. Covered in your
      25,000 people. About half of them live in Puerto Ayora on Santa   want to miss out on a single activity! That’s how breathtaking   cost are private transfer (even from your home) to and from
      Cruz Island, which makes it by far the biggest settlement of the   these islands are when seen firsthand. That’s how much awe   airports, international flights, pre- and post hotel stays, land
      archipelago. Most people who visit the Galapagos Islands only   is created upon every sea lion sighting, every bird sighting,   excursions, gourmet food/premium beverages, large suites,
      get to set foot on one or two of the islands, and cruise around   every shark, angelfish or stingray sighting. Your camera will   butler services, exploration guides/lecturers, snorkel gear,
      some of the others without actually docking there.  go nonstop on every amazing photograph of bizarre-looking   all gratuities and, of course, free Wi-Fi.
         Unique species you will see nowhere else in the world.   plants, trees, natural formations and volcanos.     Wheels Down: If you get the opportunity to set your
      One thing the Galápagos Islands are famous for is the variety      This is also one of the world’s top scuba and snorkeling   wheels down in the Galapagos Islands, I highly recommend
      of wildlife. This includes a number of species endemic to the   destinations, so spending time on or in the water is a must,   you do so. It is one of those majestic places that will continue
      islands, such as the Galápagos fur seal, the Galápagos land   whether that means you’re ready to jump in with your snorkel   to reward you for many years to come in incredible photos
      iguana, the Galápagos sea lion, the Galápagos land tortoise   for a sea lion swim or are happy to enjoy the views from the   and fond memories.
      and the marine iguana (the only lizard that can swim). The   deck of your cruise balcony.               As for me, while I may not be heading out to the remote
      Galápagos Islands are also the only place in the entire world      Bird-watchers  are  especially  fond  of  Genovesa   islands of the Galapagos, I wanted to let my readers know
      where penguins live along the equator.             Island, where frigatebirds and red-footed boobies are   that I will be going “off the grid” for a while. It has been a
         In addition to the species that are unique to the   frequently spotted. For Galápagos penguins and flightless   pleasure introducing you to these beautiful places around the
      Galápagos Islands, there are dozens of other species,   cormorants, the sparsely vegetated Fernandina Island is   world, some perhaps more familiar and others just waiting
      none of which seem to care about the presence of visitors.   another popular spot to visit.          to be explored. In the meantime, I hope you get the chance
      Sightings of blue-footed boobies, great frigate birds, marine      The quality of Galapagos Island cruises varies greatly.   to explore some of these incredible locations. Should you
      iguanas, giant tortoises, hammerhead sharks, manta rays   For most travelers, this is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.   need anything, I am only a click AWAY.
      and flamingos are pretty much guaranteed.          My recommendations for our clients are to be prepared to             As always, wishing you safe travels,
                                                                                                                                                  Jessica 

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                                                     Michelle Ricciuti                                      the lower left hand corner so emergency responders
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                                                                                                                                     Elyse Weintraub Brown,
                                                                                                                Community Education Specialist, South County,
                                                                                                                              Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
                                                                                                                                             561-616-7051
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