Hoe to see the galápagos islands

As wildlife-watching standards steadily improve on these remarkably biodiverse islands, it is still up to travellers to set the tone by choosing ethical tours and respecting the world around them, writes Mark Stratton

↑ During the Darwin200 Global Voyage, Dutch tall ship the Oosterschelde sailed to Chile’s Brüggen Glacier, a vast river of ice in the Patagonian wilderness and one of South America’s largest glaciers.

From spending time with Arctic communities to visiting remote Polynesian islands, we pick 21 expedition cruises that offer a different angle on the world…

Intimidated by seawatching? A pelagic trip gets you much closer to those seabirds, writes John Miles

Whether it’s the raw beauty of Sark, the gentle charm of Guernsey, or the historic intrigue of Alderney, the Channel Islands promise an idyllic break less than an hour’s flight from Gatwick. Closer to

TAKING a trip to the islands of North and South Uist and Benbecula is not a spur of the moment decision. Getting there requires planning, preparation and patience, but once you arrive you will find yo