I was honoured and excited to be invited for an evening out at the Cinnamon Kitchen at the invitation of the Maharajas’ Express along with our MD, Mandy Nickerson.
The high turn out, despite the London tube strike, was testament to the fact this new train venture is exciting so many people.
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Peru is of course, synonymous with archaeological wonders, and inextricably linked to the emblematic image of the Inca stronghold of Machu Picchu. However, anyone who takes more than a cursory look at the country’s history will know that the Incas were merely the last in a line of advanced civilisations ...
Egypt is a country that is truly worth the level of attention it receives as a must visit holiday destination. There are so many possibilities for itineraries in this country, from the adventurous to the classical. No matter what you decide to see there will be a raft of accommodation ...
Having joined Bales earlier this year as a sales and Tailor-Made Consultant I was very fortunate to be invited on a trip to Syria, together with the operations department.
We were to be hosted by our local agents and suppliers and given a chance to tour many of the properties that ...
The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest game park and plays host to the annual Wildebeest Migration every autumn and spring, but all this could change with plans to build a major highway through the Serengeti National Park.
The President of Tanzania has vowed to allow the proposed plans to go ahead despite ...
To be a travel consultant worth his salt, you really need to know the hotels and areas intimately to blend together an itinerary that has everything that a traveller to the region is looking for. The saying of "’be careful what you wish for’’ springs to mind here as our ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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.
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