The iconic Sydney Opera House has joined other famous world structures such as India's Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China when it was inscribed as a World Heritage Building.
Described by the UNESCO Committee as a "daring and visionary experiment that has had an enduring influence on the emergent architecture ...
Botswana offers the ultimate in exclusive safaris. Although more expensive than its neighbouring countries, this unique and luxurious tourist destination offers superb value for money. The jewel in Botswana’s crown is undoubtedly the Okavango Delta, where you can enjoy wildlife, including lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah, viewing on foot, ...
By Charlie Norton Published: 14 Aug 2009
Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese opposition leader, who was sentenced this week to a further 18 months' house arrest, has dropped her opposition to tourism to Burma.
She now believes it can be encouraged, provided it is run through private operations and not through the ...
The smallest of the two main islands that make up New Zealand, North Island is home to a rich variety of landscapes and highlights, from the sub-tropical beauty of Northland and the aquatic pleasures of the Bay of Islands, to the volcanic landscapes of White Island. Around the Bay of ...
Amankora’s Matsutake season in Bhutan
Revered in Japan the pine (matsu) mushroom (take) is the most anticipated of the autumn flavours and is so greatly cherished it is often given as a gift. However the matsutake resembles much more than a kind gesture, or thoughtful gift, it symbolises fertility, good fortunes ...
The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is spread across three luxurious enclaves and set amidst a quite sumptuous landscape of gardens, lagoons and pools, surrounded by ancient olive trees, together with bamboo palms providing complete serenity and privacy for guests, this exclusive property redefines opulence and service.
Designed in affectionate tribute ...
Live Like a Maharajah
- Bales Worldwide launches new options for Indian Inspiration -
This October sees London’s V&A Museum launch its exhibition dedicated to the Indian Maharajahs - Maharaja: the Splendour of India's Royal Courts (10 October 2009 - 17 January 2010). It is set to amaze and inspire, so why ...
Bales Worldwide Cruise News June 2009
Boutique adventure cruising is on the up and Bales Worldwide have a raft of new experiences to introduce including Borneo, Botswana and New Zealand appealing to the more adventurous traveller who is looking for something different. Also watch out for new cruise development in India ...
Bales Worldwide and Ancient World Tours (AWT) have created new partnership to provide a unique kind of holiday to one of the world’s ‘must see’ destinations. Founded in 1994, AWT has been providing historical tours to Egypt with some interesting additions. If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the interior of ...
Villa Belle Epoque, Cairo’s first boutique hotel, opened on 21 March and the owners have painstakingly turned a former 1920’s townhouse into an exceptional 13-bedroom hotel. Located in the leafy Maadi district just five miles south of the city centre, this new hotel is both intimate and charming.
Lush gardens surround ...
Enjoy Incredible Ice Art in China this January
- Bales offers a unique experience to the Harbin Ice Festival -
Intricate ice carvings and stunning snow sculptures are the order of the day at the unique Harbin Ice Fesival that takes place every January in China. For those after a winter break ...
Join our Panama Bond Trail...
As the much awaited James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, is released on 31 October, all eyes will be on the Latin American country of Panama which provides an unmistakable backdrop for much of the film. For die hard 007 fans, or those inspired to by ...
History is part of everyday life in Ecuador’s vibrant capital. Explore the Andean city where ancient traditions and colonial architecture are equally cherished
When Simón Bolívar, the great liberator of South America, first marched in with his victorious troops, he called San Francisco de Quito “a monastery” – before, in characteristic ...
Our new 2009/10 Latin America brochure is out now! We have introduced El Salvador as well as a host of new itinerary and accommodation options throughout this vast continent. In addition, the Falkland Islands have been reintroduced as a holiday extension option. There is an increased emphasis on tailor made ...
Lonesome George, conservation icon of the Galápagos islands, the rarest living creature on Earth, may soon be a father.
The 80-year-old giant tortoise was discovered in 1972 among the foliage of Pinta island in the archipelago. He has since been cared for as the sole survivor of his species.
The Galapagos National ...
Our new Egypt, Morocco and Arabia brochure is out now!
Wider range of cruise options for 2009/10
Here at Bales, we have introduced a raft of new options for our Egypt, Morocco and Arabia programme for 2009/10, including the addition of the Musk, our fourth dahabiyya on the Nile, new boutique hotels ...
With special solar eclipse departures, monastic stays at Mount Koya and easier access into North Korea…
Our new Orient 2009-10 brochure has now been launched, offering an increased choice of inspirational journeys. The programme introduces brand new escorted journeys to post-Olympic China, monastic stays at Japan’s holy Mount Koya, Bassac cruises ...
