“Argh! It’s cold!!” my 7-year-old son Jack yelped as he jumped into the clear, turquoise waters off Champion, a tiny islet in the Galapagos, about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. In New York we’d ...

When you think of snorkeling, you most likely picture crystal-clear waters with beautiful – but traditional – aquatic life. You know, angel fish and the like. But the mask, fins and snorkel set have ...

Snorkeling is the perfect tropical vacation activity. Not only is it easy enough for children to do, but it's a way to immerse yourself in the underwater landscape of incredible coral reefs. Sadly, ...

The light at the end of the tunnel draws me downward. I exit the undersea cave 30 metres below the surface to find a reef teeming with tropical fish and soft coral. But it's not the coral that catches ...

When is the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands? As a bucket list destination for so many, the answer might be “anytime you can.” This archipelago in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador is ...

If you want to plan a beach vacation but can't decide on a location that's both adventurous and relaxing, consider this idea: take a snorkeling trip and get the best of both worlds. Some of the best ...