I know I am of a certain age (les said the better) and it is a generation thing but I have to say it doesn’t cease to amaze me how reliant so many people are on their gadgets and mobile phones.
Now I know when I am up and running with ...
When I first started at Bales I was 19, I was asked by my Father to work for a travel agent for a year to give me a greater understanding of the huge number of areas they had to be knowledgeable in and see the great range of suppliers and ...
I have just returned from visiting Shanghai. Suzhou, Guilin and Hong Kong. I first visited Shanghai over 30 years ago in 1979. The Bund was of course there, every person was wearing blue or green trouser suits and the highest building was about 8 stories high, the wide roads had ...
So here I am again at Heathrow airport. I came really early - yes I am keen, but true reason is Steve and I were both flying out of the same terminal and he had to be here for 6am so even though my flight is not until midday I ...
Have you seen it yet? I am talking about the new 2012/13 Bales brochure. If I say so myself, it is looking fantastic and the new iced blue colour on the cover signifies the celebration of our upcoming 65 years of trading.
Today we had representatives visit us from Antarctic Dream, ...
As I write this the World Scout Jamboree is underway in Sweden. You may not know what relevance that has to us – especially if this is your first time to the blog.
Bales Worldwide are looking after the travel arrangements of the UK Scout Association which number nearly 4,000 Scouts ...
So we have now had the Open Championship Golf and what a very popular victory it was for Darren Clarke. It is not surprising really – he is such an affable genuine person – not that I know him you understand but that is how he comes across to me.
Steve ...
Despite the fact that personally I don’t take to Andy Murray – I was really hoping he would win Wimbledon. It is always such a boost for the country when we have winners of sports or in fact anything. I should admire Andy Murray – I think there is a ...
I am lucky enough to have a beautiful and elegant sister, Joanna, who lives half an hour from Hay (I'm sure I have my own attributes and can't wait to discover them). So, it was the best of both worlds to be able to see her recently and attend the ...
I really don’t know where to begin! So much has happened since I last blogged. I will start with this weekend and work backwards (rather typical of me I think).
Oksana and I went to Gilwell Park, the Headquarters of the Scout Association. The event was the Leadership Team weekend, in ...
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 ...
Proud to be an Egyptian! I write immediately following my visit to Tahrir Square. I am still in Cairo and only wish I could extend my visit. Let me expand... I have been to Egypt many times, I believe I will soon notch up 100 visits. I love Egypt with ...
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 ...
Firstly I would like to wish you all Happy New Year.
I decided not to make any personal New Years resolutions, they would only get broken as quickly as they were made! I also cannot get myself motivated to work on my fitness but thankfully I have a persistent trainer and ...
….. 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. ...
