Asia is a vast continent of exotic sights, sounds and tastes. Rich history, religion and culture define much of the area and provide visitors with more than just a holiday destination, but also a resounding sense of lessons learnt. Because the continent is so extensive, it also offers something different for every calibre of traveller. So, whether you enjoy an elephant ride through the Thailand mountains, a traipse up the Himalayas, diving in Malaysia, or partying in the Philippines, Asia guarantees an unforgettable experience.
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For an Exciting Cruise Try the Galapagos Island Cruises
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009Picture yourself scuba diving next to sea turtles and other sea animals or swimming with the dolphins. Think about the worlds of exploring you can do in the tide pools that you can travel to in a kayak. If you are looking for something different and surprising at the same time then you have to take one of the Galapagos cruises. The Galapagos Islands are a wonderful place to go and they have a rich history. They started out around five million years back, when several volcanoes erupted under the Pacific Ocean. There was magma exploding which led to 13 islands, 47 reefs, 17 islets formed for 600 miles around the equator. This area continued west of continental Ecuador and the Galapagos Archipelago is actually a province of Ecuador. The islands are part of the national park system in Ecuador. When you visit you are also going back in time to see some of the most ancient secrets of the sea ever imagined.
