Destinations

Wildlife of Canada

Wildlife of Canada There's no seagoing experience quite like watching, close-up, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Up and down the coast of British Columbia, from Victoria to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, from Vancouver to the BC Gulf Islands, and up to the ...
Posted on August 19 2010 Read More...

The Cape Winelands

The Cape Winelands The  Cape Winelands From the fertile landscapes of Constantia, to the culinary delights of Franschoek and Stellenbosch, a sublime mix of captivating vistas, colonial heritage and some of the finest wines on earth, present a destination of quite exquisite charm and gastronomic diversity. Stellenbosch The heart of South Africa’s wine industry, Stellenbosch is ...
Posted on August 19 2010 Read More...

The Ultimate to do List – New Zealand

The Ultimate to do List – New Zealand From the tropical landscapes of the north, through the glittering Bay of Islands and down across its Maori heartlands, to the glacier and fiords of its southern extremes, New Zealand is a land of quite exceptional colour and beauty which will always exceed expectations. In 1998, New Zealand asked; “Why would ...
Posted on August 11 2010 Read More...

The African Migration

The African Migration Receiving dry warm weather throughout August, with average temperatures reaching 25 degrees celsius, and rainfall just measuring to 60mm, Kenya is a magnificent country to take a trip to. Every year herds of wildebeests, gazelles,  and zebras migrate to Kenya in search of fresh grazing and water. This journey has ...
Posted on July 13 2010 Read More...

Indian Wildlife

Indian Wildlife A diverse mix of climates and terrain has blessed India with some of the most varied and distinctive wildlife on the subcontinent. With around 80 National Parks and over 440 sanctuaries the country is home to more than just the iconic Indian tiger and with a range of accommodation available ...
Posted on July 6 2010 Read More...

Delve deep into the heart of Borneo

Delve deep into the heart of Borneo As the third largest island in the world, Borneo lies at the centre of Maritime Southeast Asia. The island is surrounded by the South China Sea to the north and northwest, the Sulu Sea to the northeast, the Celebes Sea and the Makassar Strait to the east. The Java Sea ...
Posted on July 2 2010 Read More...

Brazil Independence Day

Brazil Independence Day The Brazilian Independence Day came about when Portugal took ownership of Brazil. After sending Prince Pedro (later to be known as Emperor Pedro of Brazil) in to rule over the company, Portugal soon lost their power, as Pedro became a fair and loved ruler, who saw the need for Brazil ...
Posted on June 28 2010 Read More...

Discover the Takayama Festival

Discover the Takayama Festival Each year the Takayama Festival attracts thousands of visitors to play witness to some of the most colourful and vibrant festivals in Japan. Noted as one of the three most beautiful festivals in the country, the festival takes place twice every year; once in the spring and then later in the ...
Posted on June 24 2010 Read More...

Machu Picchu railway to re-open July 1st!...

Machu Picchu railway to re-open July 1st! The rail route taking visitors to the Inca Citadel of the famous Machu Picchu ruins is to be completely restored by June 25th, whilst the train services carrying visitors from Cusco to Machu Picchu will begin operating once again on July 1st, as announced by Peru Rail.     The railway lines ...
Posted on June 23 2010 Read More...

The nesting of the Leatherback Turtle

The nesting of the Leatherback Turtle The amazing Leatherback Turtle, which can grow up to 7 feet and weigh up to 2,000 pounds, nests each February and July. A fantastic place to see the female turtles hatching and burying their eggs is at the Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica and many tourists travel to this region ...
Posted on May 12 2010 Read More...

The Shanghai Expo 2010, China

The Shanghai Expo 2010, China The Expo 2010 has opened in the City of Shanghai The Expo 2010 in Shanghai is now open. The Expo showcases over 250 countries and international organisations from around the world, in an event themed around sustainable development. The opening of the Expo involved 2,300 performers and musicians from around the world. ...
Posted on May 6 2010 Read More...

Professional artist Sherree Valentine Daine...

Professional artist Sherree Valentine Daines art Nile cruise Travellers may embark on an exclusive luxury cruise that gives a rare opportunity to join the highly acclaimed contemporary artist, Sherree Valentine Daines on a voyage of artistic discovery. The Bales Worldwide cruise, on the Amber dahabiyya, allows guests to paint the scenes of Egypt with professional expertise and guidance. Born ...
Posted on April 27 2010 Read More...

New Name for Island of Cortez

New Name for Island of Cortez The island of Cerralvo, located in the Sea of Cortez, has been renamed Jacques Cousteau island. The Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California), which separates the Baja Peninsula from the Mexican mainland, is a unique corner of the Pacific Ocean. Five million years ago, the Sea of ...
Posted on April 22 2010 Read More...

Staff Journey to the Galapagos

Staff Journey to the Galapagos Steve Lidgey (Sales & Tailor Made Executive) recently travelled to the Galapagos courtesy of Ocean Adventures & Akorn Destination Management.  The Galapagos has long been high on my “must do” list. Therefore I jumped at the chance to visit the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s “Theory of Evolution”,located 1,000 km off the ...
Posted on April 19 2010 Read More...

Bales staff weekend trip to Egypt

Bales staff weekend trip to Egypt Belinda Keay (Customer Services manager) tells us about her staff trip to Egypt. When I was offered the chance of a weekend away on one of our dahabiyyas I jumped at the chance, as did the other 11 members of the Bales staff who were given this fantastic opportunity. The purpose ...
Posted on March 31 2010 Read More...

A Customers Account of a Bales Holiday

A Customers Account of a Bales Holiday 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 ...
Posted on March 30 2010 Read More...

New education for Kenyan Children,

New education for Kenyan Children, For years the nomadic children of Kenya have gone without an education, as it was seen as more important for them to look after the family’s livelihood of animals. The Nomadic families way of life meant that they live in the countryside and make their livelihood breeding animals. It has been ...
Posted on March 26 2010 Read More...

Machu Picchu will reopen in April!

Machu Picchu will reopen in April! The UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu will be open to the public again on the 1st of April. The historical site was closed last month, after the heaviest rainfall in over a decade left rail roads, and transport roads closed and un-usable. Since then the people of Peru have ...
Posted on March 25 2010 Read More...