Last Saturday Chile was hit by an earthquake that was stronger than the earthquake in Haiti. However, despite the strength of the earthquake Chile has been less affected than Haiti and are well on the way to recovery.
The Earthquake that hit central Chile on the 27th February 2010, has devastated ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
How it's changed! When I set out with my new husband in 1973 to travel overland from Colombia to Tierra del Fuego, South America barely registered on the tourist map. The current hot-spots of Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands were on a very few tour operators' itineraries, but the ...
Join our Panama Bond Trail...
As the much awaited James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, is released on 31 October, all eyes will be on the Latin American country of Panama which provides an unmistakable backdrop for much of the film. For die hard 007 fans, or those inspired to by ...
Alex Robinson discovers how forces of nature have made Costa Rica possibly the world's top ecotourism destination.
There were rustles and snorts in the bushes. Then a rattle like the sound of castanets – bone castanets – and the air was filled with a pungent, acrid smell. “We are lucky,” whispered ...
History is part of everyday life in Ecuador’s vibrant capital. Explore the Andean city where ancient traditions and colonial architecture are equally cherished
When Simón Bolívar, the great liberator of South America, first marched in with his victorious troops, he called San Francisco de Quito “a monastery” – before, in characteristic ...
Our new 2009/10 Latin America brochure is out now! We have introduced El Salvador as well as a host of new itinerary and accommodation options throughout this vast continent. In addition, the Falkland Islands have been reintroduced as a holiday extension option. There is an increased emphasis on tailor made ...
Peru has long been our best-selling Latin American destination – and that’s not all down to Machu Picchu. The Incas left an impressive mark, but Peru’s natural treasures – from steamy rainforests to plunging gorges – have always astonished. Here’s why the landscapes give the famous ruins a run for ...
The vibrant city of Rio exceeded all expectations. Our first stop was Corcovado Mountain. We took a jeep through Tijuca Forest and arrived at a spectacular viewpoint. From the top of the mountain, you can see the true beauty of this city - the mountains, skyscrapers, beaches, the lakes…
I thought ...
