Everyone has a different idea of their perfect holiday and I found mine in the four days we spent on a yacht in the Galapagos Islands.

It was one of the most beautiful places I'd ever seen (even including New Zealand), the weather was stunning, our activities were fun and we shared it all with a group of friendly folk from all over the world.

I knew I was in for an epic experience when we sat on the boat's deck and watched the sun go down on our first night.

Big brown pelicans were flying overhead, the water had gone a deep navy blue and off in the distance we could see islands sloping away, waiting for us to discover them in the morning.

Arriving at Santa Cruz, one of the populated Galapagos Islands, seemed like turning up at a Pacific Island village.

I can only imagine, since I've never actually been to one but there were all the village people living their normal lives, walking through the streets where there were signs of commerce but with no commercialism as we know it. Just laidback, happy island life.

But each island is so different. If you plan a trip to the Galapagos Islands make sure you stay more than four days.

At the end of our stay we tried to stay for longer but could not change our flights. You will fall in love with the place.

Next stop: Of all the stinking hot places we've been, the Galapagos Islands takes the cake. Thank God for all the snorkeling.

Check out more photos from my trip in my Flickr album.

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