As the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin approaches (February 12 if you haven’t got it marked on your calendar), my mind turns to the Galapagos Islands, the birthplace of his revolutionary evolutionary ideas. I had the privilege to live in the Galapagos for a few months back in 2001, about ...

Adventure holidays are ideal for high-energy kids of all ages

To many, a vacation is all about rest and relaxation, kicking back in the sun with the most physical exertion being a cooling dip in the pool. Others crave action, adventure, experience and excitement....