Mrs Jones travelled with Bales World wide on a trip to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Here they write to Steve Lidgey (Orient specialist) about their holiday which he helped them to co-ordinate…
Dear Steve
You may well be away travelling the world but just thought you would like to know that we had a really ...
As we entered the Masai region I asked our driver if we could visit a village, last time we watched school children learning under a tree and joined in the singing. This time there was a fixed fee to pay the chief and the whole village gave us a wonderful ...
I had travelled with Bales before. In 1993 I had gone to India and Joanna Bales had been in the group. Obviously everything was done to impress her resulting in a fantastic holiday. Could this trip live up to my expectations?
The following year I had toured Namibia with three ...
Mr Isaac, shares his experience of a Bales Worldwide Nile Cruise.
"My wife and I returned on Sunday from a most memorable cruise on the Nile. We can waste not time before we write to congratulate you on providing us with a truly wonderful holiday that we will remember for may ...
If you’re looking for a river boat cruise with a difference this is the one for you! Firstly it’s in Sarawak, much less well known than its neighbour Sabah in the north of Borneo, which is now a well-trodden tourist destination. Sarawak’s charm lies in its lack of exposure to ...
Dear All,
I have to contact you immediately to let you know what a wonderful trip I have just had with Bales to Tibet. It has literally been the holiday of a lifetime and I am greatly touched by my experience. I want to thank all of you that have contributed ...
November is definitely a good time to high tail it out of rainy and cold Britain for somewhere hot and sunny, quite frankly anywhere really! The only flaw in my plan was a need to negotiate a way through Heathrow airport. Let’s face it if Christopher Columbus had to start ...
Gwyn Hughes Chairman of Pinpoint Communications, London
In early January I visited Mumbai to discover the mood of the city after the November incidents and to visit the hotels affected. Both the Taj Mahal’s new wing and the Trident Oberoi have reopened and I stayed at the latter. There is little ...
As a first-time visitor to Colombia, an air of trepidation mixed with my excitement as we first arrived in Colombia’s capital, Bogotá. Would the country live up to expectations? Would it be as inspiring as expected? Would it be a safe destination?The answer to each of these questions was an ...
Here at Bales Worldwide we always like to give you more choice of places to explore. We pride ourselves on giving you the best opportunities and luxurious holidays of a lifetime.
Why not explore Sri Lanka in style whilst staying at the exclusive Aman properties, which boast exceptional luxury and superb ...
Lush forests, cool highlands, colonial gems and peaceful backwaters lure Annie Dare to taste the relaxed pace of India’s southern states.
Brown Owl would never have forgiven me for this lack of preparedness: I was in India with a pair of flip-flops as my only footwear.
Prakash leaned over the wheel of ...
Flowing through the jungles and plains of Assam, a cruise on the Brahmaputra offers the ultimate Indian riverboat adventure. Grania Brock sets sail...
"Why on earth are you going to Assam? It’ll probably be terribly uncomfortable!” Friends were sceptical when I told them we were off to cruise the Brahmaputra River ...
Guest Lecturer on Romance of the Nile, Richard Parker tells us of his recent adventure...
There are so many different Egypts to see. Because I am a specialist in ancient texts, mine is full of voices. On every visit with a group, the royal monuments impress and startle me with their ...
by Josephine Wiggall-Lazarus, Director of Tourism
Québec is known the world over for its stunning scenery, wealth of history and love of the arts; but perhaps most importantly it is known for its strong sense of identity. The Québecois have strived to preserve their individuality and in doing so have protected ...
The ethereal lakes and colourful Buddhist monasteries of the remote Himalayan region of Ladakh take the breath away – and not just because of the altitude, as Peter and Maria Speechley discover
Across the distant horizon lay the mountains of the Karakoram Range, a panorama of glinting glaciers and snowy peaks ...
The Spiti Project Charity invites you to enjoy an evening with Michael Wood, as he delivers a talk on his recent expedition, “The Search for Shangri-La,” on the evening of the 22nd April.
The renowned author, historian and TV presenter will deliver a fascinating insight into one of the most impressive ...
Mention Delhi to most people who have travelled to India and they will probably tell you to fly in, see Old Delhi, possibly the Qutab Minar - if you have time and move on. Mention it to someone who has never visited and their first comment will be ‘watch out ...
Renowned as the Australian Galapagos, Kangaroo Island is abundant in wildlife and some of nature’s most spectacular scenery. Accommodation choices have never been better on Kangaroo Island, with the brand new luxury Southern Ocean Lodge opening this month.
Guided tours allow you to get closer to the island’s fascinating wildlife. There ...
