Below is information on all of the venues we will be staying at over the course of the program. All accommodations are included in the registration fee. For additional information, please contact Events.
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Friday, 4 June
Elegance, comfort, security and personalized service are just some of the characteristics that make Hilton Colón Guayaquil, a real five-star city resort hotel. The splendid building is located only five minutes away from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport and dominates the city's new booming commercial and financial zone in Ecuador. The hotel is surrounded by the main shopping centers and offers easy access to the downtown district area. All members and guests will be booked on the Club Floor.
For more information, visit the Hilton Colon Guayaquil Web site.
Galapagos Explorer II
Saturday, 5 June - Wednesday, 9 June
According to many, the all-suite Galapagos Explorer II is the most elegant vessel to ever ply the archipelago made famous by Charles Darwin.
The cabins, all outside, are spacious and average 250 sq. ft. Offered in queen or twin-bed configurations, the cabins are air-conditioned, richly paneled and proffer full-length wardrobes, marble baths, TVs with VCRs, refrigerator bars, phones and 110-volt electric outlets.
The ship offers a piano bar, library, outdoor bar, pool and whirlpool. Breakfast and dinner are served open, single-sitting and informal. International and traditional Ecuadorian cuisine is served along with requests for special diets. Lunches are mostly buffets on deck.
The Galapagos Explorer II is very, very eco-conscious. The ship produces its own fresh water. All soaps, detergents and shampoo are biodegradable. Residual water, under aerobic decomposition, is filtered and purified with ozone before being discharged into open waters, as is biodegradable waste which is ground into fine particles. The ship is equipped with a special sewage treatment system that minimizes environmental disturbance. Chlorine is not used on board. Paper and non-toxic solids are incinerated. Metal cans are compacted for recycling and, together with non-biodegradable trash, returned to port.
The Galapagos Explorer II wins high marks from passengers for its comfortable, well-maintained accommodations; attention to the local ecology; and the remarkable and unique island habitats to which it provides close-up access.
For more information, visit the Galapagos Explorer II Web site.
Hilton Colon Quito
Wednesday, 9 June - Sunday, 13 June
Just 20 minutes from Mariscal Sucre International Airport, the Hilton Colon Quito hotel is a 10-minute walk from the colonial Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with spectacular views of the city. All members and guests will be booked on the Club Floor.
For more information, visit the Hilton Colon Quito Web site.
Hacienda Pinsaqui
Friday, 11 June (room to be kept at the Hilton Colon Quito over this night, as well)
Constructed in 1790, Otavalo Hotel, Hacienda Pinsaqui was originally a colonial textile enterprise, employing over one thousand weavers and spinners. To this day, the Hacienda retains the character and authenticity of its earlier incarnation, making for a unique travel experience.
For more information, visit the Hacienda Pinsaqui Web site.