WHY IT RATES: Travel agents have the chance to educate themselves on Ecuador and its unique offerings to clients.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Wholesale FIT tour operator Avanti ...

Avanti Destinations has expanded its offering for advisors’ independent travel clients going to Ecuador with two new customizable vacations, three new hotels, and five new tours and experiences. The ...

Install a roof, paint a community center, or help a child learn to do household chores on a weeklong venture in the highlands of Ecuador organized by the nonprofit Tandana Foundation. Volunteers will ...

Lend us your ears: What was this year's most-searched vacation destination on AOL? Sao Paulo, Bali or some other faraway place? Nope, travelers were most interested in finding out about Mickey, ...