Articles by Raymond Howe

Cruise the Nile with style and grace

Cruise the Nile with style and grace Of course, we’re no strangers to discovering new destinations, finding unusual places to stay or unearthing unique ways to get there. Indeed, every year our planning team travel extensively looking for just those qualities. However, every once in a while, a new venture comes along that gets us all very ...
Posted on May 28 2009 Read More...

Cool Camping in Rajasthan

Cool Camping in Rajasthan Rajasthan is India’s desert state, a glittering gem of vivid colours and romantic charm. Discover some of the region’s hidden delights, travelling away from the main tourist towns and cities, with this brand new journey with a difference. Guests stay in first-class tented accommodation but this is no ordinary camping ...
Posted on April 27 2009 Read More...

The Joy of Mex

The Joy of Mex On a gastronomic tour that takes in everything from sizzling street food to sophisticated fine-dining restaurants, Fiona Sims discovers that it’s just not the chillies that are making Mexican food so darn hot right now. The Joy of Mexico This isn’t what I was expecting. The walls are white and splashed with ...
Posted on January 31 2009 Read More...

Mystical Myanmar

Mystical Myanmar For some time now there have been many conflicting views on travel to Myanmar but tourism also brings much needed support to local communities so why not discover for yourself the breathtaking beauty and charm this country has to offer. Myanmar stretches from the sparkling islands of the Andaman Sea in ...
Posted on November 27 2008 Read More...

Cruising Special

Cruising Special What floats your boat in Latin America? Discover the best aquatic experiences Travelling by water can get you up close and personal with a variety of wildlife and environments, and it’s a relaxing way to travel – so it’s no wonder so many people are choosing cruise holidays. We’ve pulled together ...
Posted on August 5 2008 Read More...

Pole Positions

Pole Positions Sailing to Antarctica, with its unique wildlife and landscapes, is a dream ticket. But there’s more diversity than you might imagine – so what can you experience where? Falkland Islands A little bit of Britain in the South Seas, the Falklands is a fascinating mix of familiar pubs and friendly community spirit, ...
Posted on June 28 2008 Read More...

What a Wonderful World

What a Wonderful World Peru has long been our best-selling Latin American destination – and that’s not all down to Machu Picchu. The Incas left an impressive mark, but Peru’s natural treasures – from steamy rainforests to plunging gorges – have always astonished. Here’s why the landscapes give the famous ruins a run for ...
Posted on April 3 2008 Read More...

Capturing the Heart of our Marketing Manage...

Capturing the Heart of our Marketing Manager   As we entered the ‘Lost City of the Incas’ it was as if someone said “the Bales Group is here, take the covers off” and as if by magic, the clouds lifted and there it was... Machu Picchu in all its glory. The purpose of my recent journey to Peru was ...
Posted on January 28 2008 Read More...

Festivals Of India

Festivals Of India Whilst Northern India eagerly anticipates the arrival of Holi in March, we look into some of the other festivals that take place in one of the most colourful countries in the world. Observed with enthusiasm and gaiety, festivals are like gems ornamenting the crown of Indian Culture. They are round ...
Posted on November 27 2007 Read More...

Further out down under

Further out down under Many of the most popular sights in Australia are well documented and are hard to leave out of any trip there. We have dedicated members of our sales team who have travelled extensively throughout the region who have given us these not so well known placed but equally rewarding. Hamilton Island Perfctly ...
Posted on July 28 2007 Read More...

La Pinta

La Pinta We are delighted that we are now able to show you real pictures of our new Yacht LA PINTA! Teams of workers are now finishing the details of the outside, and most of the action is now occurring on its inside, where a Swedish firm, experts in marine architecture, design ...
Posted on March 22 2007 Read More...