To this day scientists, engineers and laymen are amazed at how the Inca ruins, of Machu Picchu, have survived every climate form and its aftermath. Following the nature induced landslides and flooding in Peru, causing damage all over – it is a wonder how the 500+ year old ruins remained to stand ...
Bordering the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones, are one of the most mesmerising natural wonders; Iguassu Falls.
Divided into the upper and lower Iguassu, the waterfall is taller than Niagara Falls, twice as wide with 275 cascades spread in a horseshoe shape over nearly two miles ...
Argentina is a wonderful mix of culture and nature, from the volcanic peaks and salt lakes of the north, to the breathtaking glaciers of Tierra del Fuego. As the world’s 8th largest country, home to the land of gaucho and tango, Argentina has a rich history and vibrant modern lifestyle ...
Felicity Baillie tells us of her recent trip to Costa Rica with her boyfriend (and Bales Worldwide Ticketing Specialist) Neil Carpenter.
"Costa Rica was a destination that I didn't know very much about or ever considered visiting, however, once we decided that was where we would go, it soon became very ...
As river cruising becomes more and more popular, it isn’t a surprise to see more luxury cruises taking to the water in response to demand from those wishing to discover countries in more sophistication and style.
The M/V Aqua offers luxury exploration trips along the northern Amazon and the Pacaya Samiria ...
The Pousda Picinguaba sits in a unique natural setting, inviting you to interact with nature and local life.
The hotel overlooks a peaceful bay at the heart of the Serra do Mar Natural Park, the tropical rainforest which runs between Rio and São Paulo. Presenting just 10 rooms with each opening ...
Adventure in the Amazon – from Source to Sea
Over 1.6 million years ago the Amazon was born. Now home to a unique array of wildlife, lush vegetation and tribes, the river and the rainforest attract visitors who are eager to discover all it has to offer.
Bruce Parry has just completed ...
Bolivia, it is so much more than altitude, Andean flute and alpacas. This now land locked country is vast country surrounded by five neighbours; Peru, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil.
It is a culturally diverse country, made up of about 60% of pure indigenous people which makes it very different and ...
Extending from Mexico and across northern Central America, the Maya were one of the most populous and dynamic civilisations on earth, a Mesoamerican society that created spectacular art and architecture and the only full developed written language in pre-Columbian America.
El Salvador
The Mayans left a legacy in El Salvador such as ...
Richard Godden, Latin America specialist explores the highlights of Colombia
Having recently read Mark Bowden’s ‘Killing Pablo’, my preconceptions of Colombia were not all positive. Nevertheless, the opportunity to travel came up and after negotiating both London Heathrow and Miami airports, I landed in Bogota to meet with our host and the ...
Discover the new James Turrell Museum as it opens in Argentina's oldest winery...
Perched at 7,600ft in the spectacular Argentine Andes, the Estancia y Bodega Colomé is Argentina's oldest winery. When Donald M. Hess, the Swiss entrepreneur, wine magnate and art collector, took it over in 2001, he added a five ...
Revisiting Peru, a country very reliant on tourism for survival, was an absolute pleasure. My purpose was to explore a range of properties, operated by Rainforest Expeditions, including Posada Amazonas, Refugio Amazonas and Tambopata Research Centre. These lodges are located in the Madre de Dios district; over half of Peru ...
Sales Executive Steve Lidgey tells us of his visit to the Brazilian city of Fortaleza and some of the new, upcoming destinations of Brazil
Arriving into Fortaleza it was straight into the heat of just over 30º celsius. Located just below the equatorial line this was not entirely surprising. The perfect ...
Ecuador’s capital doesn’t just straddle the equator – it’s also at the centre of a swathe of natural wonders. Dominic Hamilton spreads his wings.
Biodiversity is a word that gets bandied about a lot these days. Everything, it seems, is biodiverse. Nature reserves, national parks, urban parks – even my neighbour’s ...
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 ...
Exclusive to Bales clients, we are offering you an opportunity to book that once-in a lifetime experience to cruise the majestic Galapagos Islands on-board the Eclipse cruise and receive a free upgrade to Business Plus on your return flight.
The living laboratory of Charles Darwin is one of the most unique ...
Having spent two days in the relatively sophisticated metropolis of Lima, visiting museums, Cathedrals and wandering among its stunning architectural mix of buildings old and new, it was now time to explore the true ‘highlights’ of Peru.
From Lima our small group flew to Cusco, an enchanting town nestling in the ...
HR Director Vivienne Thorn tells us more about this remote Island...
Nearing the end of a five hour flight from Santiago, the pilot surprised us all by changing his role and becoming our guide – I hadn’t expected my eagerly awaited excursion to start so soon. Following his guidance, I looked ...
