The two loves of my life are music and Egypt, and in my recent Egyptian holiday I have enjoyed both.
I left England on 21 February 2011 and had the most outstanding holiday in Luxor I have ever had.
At the airport I received a white button-hole and so many welcomes.
The Winter Palace ...
Sarah Fernie, our Sales Manager, was determined to work until the last moment before having her baby. She certainly achieved this!! We were in a meeting together and, I now know, she was actually going into labour!! Her daughter arrived in the evening.
Now there is commitment and there is commitment. ...
What a wonderful start to spring, with bright sunny days and all sorts of blossom starting to come out! It does give everyone a lift. You see more people smiling in the streets, so I definitely think it improves people’s spirits.
I head up to Liverpool today in preparation for going ...
India, in my opinion, houses some of the world’s top hotels. Many are ‘wow’ hotels, where even the most discerning and well-travelled guest will be in awe of the detail and hospitality offered.
The Lalit Hotel Group has an amazing history. It has 17 luxury hotels and continues to expand, with ...
It just feels like the world has gone mad. Is that, I wonder, because it has, or because we have immediate access to information through technology?
As I write this, we are witnessing the aftermath of the Japan Tsunami. I am sure I speak for all at Bales when I say ...
It is good to see London buzzing with tourism. We were up in London this weekend and it was a real atmosphere of hustle and bustle as tourists were all around enjoying the sites. Even the dreary skies have not put people off. Great for the country.
How about us travelling ...
Neil Carpenter our Airline Coordinator chats to us about his travels in Syria
Why did you travel to Syria?
It is a country that has increased in popularity with our clients significantly in the past couple of years and so I, along with five other colleagues, went to experience the country first ...
During November myself and my husband enjoyed a really great holiday in Myanmar organised by Bales Tailor Made. Obviously, once we got back it was straight back to work and that has taken over since then, but I just want to take the opportunity now to thank you for it ...
….. and then there was even more snow!! When I wrote my blog a couple of weeks ago it never occurred to me that we would have a double whammy. I am so sorry to all those clients that have not been able to get away for their Christmas holiday. ...
Neil Carpenter our Airline Coordinator chats to us about his travels in Egypt
Why did you travel to Egypt?
I have travelled to Egypt twice now, on both occasions to familiarise myself with the country and the hotels, boats and places of interest that our clients experience on our trips. It is ...
Oh where do I start? I am sitting at Kathmandu airport reflecting on so many wonderful experiences we have had whilst in Nepal. Steve and I had booked this trip as our annual honeymoon.
Being very much a people’s person I am struck by the genuine and happy Nepalese people. Nepal ...
Massive bugs. 100° heat. 95° humidity. To be honest, I am not a fan of any of these. Which always makes it a bit of an issue when I am on one of my trips to the jungle, as all of these factors are hard to avoid in this environment. ...
Our Operations Manager, Lynne Raw talks about her love of Chile…….
Why do you love Chile so much?
Because it is so diverse, the Chilean people and of course the Chilean wine
Where is your favourite place to visit in Chile and why?
Ooohh tough one, it has to be the Atacama Desert because ...
I love this time of year in my professional capacity – because so many of our overseas agents and travel partners are in the UK for a trade exhibition and in the past week we have seen a lot of them in our offices and this week we will meet ...
Sarah Jane Phelps, one of our Middle East and Africa specialists chats to us about her travels in Morocco
Why did you travel to Morocco?
To familiarise myself with the country and cover the itinerary of our Journey through Morocco tour
Why do you love Morocco so much?
Bordered by sea and dominated by ...
We ask Chantal Chenede, one of our Latin America specialists, about her passion for Argentina……..
Why do you love Argentina so much?
It has one of the nicest capital cities in Latin America which is full of culture where you are never far away from tango fever! I also love the glaciers, ...
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.
A ...
It really has been a full on couple of weeks with signing off brochures and all that that entails.
I wouldn’t usually say this in my blog but it has to be said!! For regular readers you know that I can often be very inspired by people. Well I want to ...
