Airline Phone Numbers

AeroGal Aerolíneas Galapagos 1 800 AEROGAL (237 6425) www.aerogal.com.ec Aeromexico 1 800 237 6639 www.aeromexico.com Air Canada 1 800 010135 www.aircanada.com American Quito: 299-5000 US: 1-800-433-7300 www.aa.com Avianca-TACA 1 800 00 3434 / 1 800 00 8222 www.avianca.com Copa 2 227 3082 www.copaair.com Delta 1 800 221 1212 www.delta.com Jet Blue 1 801 449-2525 www.jetblue.com LAC Ecuador 1 800 LAC… Read More

Airport Customer Service – Quito

The Customer Service counter is located at the Departures Public Hall (Level 2) and the Arrivals Public Hall (Level 1). Customer Service will provide information on the following: ▪ Exact location of all services provided at the Quito airport ▪ Flight information ▪ Passenger and airlines announcements ▪ Information in several languages ▪ Personalized assistance at departure and arrival areas… Read More

Outdoor Ecuador – Olon

At OUTDOOR ECUADOR we offer a full package of services to help make your stay on the coast as eventful and rewarding as possible. With our focus on our spanish school and the many classes available, we also have many activities available for clients of all ages, interests, and requests. We are located in the “Jardines de Olon”, Olon, Ecuador… Read More

Landscaping for protection

Interesting article How Your Landscaping Can Keep Burglars Away Architects, interior designers, and more ∨ Discover inspiring landscaping ideas and find a top local landscape contractor or residential landscape architect to plan your garden landscape.Browse top designers interior portfolios, from high-quality pots and pans and a decorative dinnerware set to ideas for remodeling bath and kitchen.

National Holidays 2014

Weekday Date Holiday name Holiday type Wednesday Jan 1 New Year's Day National holiday Monday Mar 3 Carnival National holiday Tuesday Mar 4 Carnival National holiday Saturday Mar 8 Special working day (compensation for Carnival Monday) Weekend Saturday Mar 15 Special working day (compensation for Carnival Tuesday) Weekend Thursday Mar 20 March equinox Season Thursday Apr 17 Maundy Thursday Observance,… Read More

Protecting your electronics

Tracking stolen electronics – easy and free Someone recommended this and we installed it to check it out – you can activate on three devices for free (we have two accounts, Dave has one & I have one) We have done testing and it works pretty slick For instance –I reported my ipad missing Then I took the ipad off… Read More

Framing Shop – Quito

If you ask around you can get great info! Friends highly recommend this framer in Quito – saw his work outstanding! Arte Prado Internacional Av. de Los Shyris s/m y Gaspar de Villaroel C.C. 099454243 or 02460089 email artepradoecuador@hotmail.com

Sweater Warehouse – Cotacachi

First, the bad news! I am no longer able to coordinate the sweater warehouse tours (too many other responsibilities!). Now for the good news! The sweater warehouse has been around for 21 years and will continue to around for many more, so everyone can arrange for their own warehouse tour. The tour group today had a fabulous time and saw… Read More

Summer Embargo Dates for 2014

Traveling to Quito this summer? Be aware of luggage restrictions Will research other airlines for theirs Delta Airlines http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-trip/excess.html June 3 through August 31 No excess baggage (extra piece) or bags over 50 lbs. or 62 linear inches will be accepted for travel to/from the following destinations: Quito, Ecuador (UIO) San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU) United Airlines… Read More

Looking for wine?

Yes its true – hard to find reasonable wine is hard here in Ecuador However – did find some at a great shop in Manta (we were just there recently) and they have a store in Quito next trip – make a stop – pricing was excellent and there were bonus bottles when you bought 2 or 3 http://www.lataberna.com.ec/tiendas