Latin America

Latin America
Darwin 200	Darwin 200 2009 marks the 200 years since the birth of Charles Darwin....... more
Down at the Copacabana	Down at the Copacabana Operations Executive Oksana Rjabceva soaks up the sun on Rio's stunning coastlines... ... more
Pole Positions	Pole Positions Sailing to Antarctica, with its unique wildlife and landscapes, is a dream ticket. But there’s more diversity than you might imagine – so what can you experience where? ... more
Quito in the face of Diversity	Quito in the face of Diversity 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. ... more
Patagonia's Glacial Beauty	Patagonia's Glacial Beauty Carly Kubisch falls for the icy charms of the remote regions of America’s deepest south...... more
Cruising Special	Cruising Special Travelling by water can get you up close and personal with a variety of wildlife and environments, and it’s a relaxing way to travel – so it’s no wonder so many people are choosing cruise holidays.... more
Galapagos: The Natural Selection	Galapagos: The Natural Selection A huddle of marine iguanas in a mangrove swamp is not the oddest thing you’ll see on a visit to the Galapagos Islands, but it is certainly one of the smelliest.... more
Amazon Magic	Amazon Magic We boarded in mid-evening darkness, stepping from Iquitos onto the deck of the luxurious riverboat...Bales Latin America Product Manager Stephen Bray tell us of his Amazon Adventure... more
Galapagos Alta Cruise	Galapagos Alta Cruise The elegant MS Alta, described to be one of the most beautiful yachts in the Galapagos presents you with a 12 day voyage of discovery through the Galapagos, with a fantastic offer of “Two for One.”... more
A nature lover's paradise	A nature lover's paradise Richard Godden, Latin America Specialist, swims with sea lions on the Galapagos Islands...... more
The Eclipse Cruise with a Free Flight Upgrade	The Eclipse Cruise with a Free Flight Upgrade Sail the Galapagos on The Eclipse cruise, a superbly appointed vessel with elegant interiors and you could receive a free upgrade to Business Plus.... more
Inca in Style	Inca in Style Dream of walking the Inca Trail, now you can and stay in luxury lodges along the way. Bales MD Mandy Nickerson laced up for the challenge. ... more
A weekend break with a difference	A weekend break with a difference Our Latin America product manager has discovered an easier way of visiting Rio... ... more
Tastes of Mexico	Tastes of Mexico Bales offer an exciting new tour for 2009...... more
Mainland Ecuador	Mainland Ecuador Neil Carpenter, Operations Executive, expores this diverse and compact country...... more
Wild at Heart	Wild at Heart Alex Robinson discovers how forces of nature have made Costa Rica possibly the world's top ecotourism destination. ... more
Colombia	Colombia As a first-time visitor to Colombia, an air of trepidation mixed with my excitement as we first arrived in Colombia’s capital, Bogotá.... more
Natural wonders of Brazil	Natural wonders of Brazil Gill Thorp tells us about her morning wake up calls from the vocal wildlife in the Amazon... ... more
Bales World: Latin America Adventures	Bales World: Latin America Adventures The latest Bales World is dedicated to Latin America. It’s hard to imagine a region more diverse...... more
Star in your own Bond adventure	Star in your own Bond adventure Join our Panama Bond Trail and stay at the Canal House Hotel, where Daniel Craig stayed during filming...... more
Sleep in style in... Peru?	Sleep in style in... Peru? Peru has always been a popular holiday destination; Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, the Amazon, the Nasca Lines and the Colca Canyon are a few of the country’s highlights... more
New Latin America brochure 2009/10	New Latin America brochure 2009/10 Including the introduction of El Salvador, ‘Gran Colombia’ holiday, Falkland Islands and Darwin bicentenary activities ... more
Cartagena and beyond	Cartagena and beyond Colombia - a country which has certainly left an impression on Richard Godden, Latin America specialist...... more
Amazon: Bruce Parry explores the greatest river on earth on BBC2	Amazon: Bruce Parry explores the greatest river on earth on BBC2 Don't miss the first episode of Amazon on BBC2, Monday 15th September at 9pm.... more
No more lonely days for Galapagos tortoise Lonesome George	No more lonely days for Galapagos tortoise Lonesome George The 80 year old giant tortoise may soon be a father... more
Kiaroa Eco-Luxury Resort	Kiaroa Eco-Luxury Resort A tropical hideaway on the coastline of the Marau Peninsula in Southern Bahia, Brazil... more
Trekking the Trails of Easter Island	Trekking the Trails of Easter Island HR Director Vivienne Thorn tells us about this remote island... more
Clumping along in crampons	Clumping along in crampons Carly Kubisch, Latin America Specialist, shares her impressions of Los Glaciares National Park... more
Capturing the heart of our Agency Sales Manager	Capturing the heart of our Agency Sales Manager As we entered the ‘Lost City of the Incas’ it was as if someone said “the Bales Group is here, take the covers off” and as if by magic, the clouds lifted and there it was... Machu Picchu in all its glory.... more
Relaxing in Rio	Relaxing in Rio The “Cariocas” say that God made the world in six days and on the seventh he made Rio de Janeiro… ... more
Spotlight on Peru	Spotlight on Peru Chantal Chenede, Latin America Sales Specialist, tells her about her recent stay in the Casa Andina Private collection Hotels.... more
Discover Quito	Discover Quito Historic trip to Ecuador and it's vibrant capital Quito... more
New MV Aqua	New MV Aqua Aqua Expeditions have launched a brand new luxury cruise ship to explore the Amazon... more
Rediscovering South America	Rediscovering South America 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 rest of the region was virtually ignored.... more
Cold Comfort	Cold Comfort Antarctica is a paradise for wildlife-watchers and photographers. Meet the penguins and people who make the Great White Continent unique... more
Aye Colombia	Aye Colombia Shrugging of its bad reputation, Colombia is drawing travellers back to its colonial splendour, Caribbean cool and Latino spirit, finds Sarah Woods... more
More than Machu Picchu	More than Machu Picchu It’s not all about the Incas… Stephen Bray introduces an array of wild wonders, highlighting Peru’s natural attractions ... more
Highlights of Peru	Highlights of Peru 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.... more
New Images of La Pinta	New Images of La Pinta We have just received a few more images of La Pinta... more
La Pinta	La Pinta The luxury cruise ship La Pinta is right on schedule for being fully refurbished. March 2008 will see the launch of La Pinta, the newest superior first-class boat to set sail in the Galapagos.... more
New yacht La Pinta arrives in Guayaquil	New yacht La Pinta arrives in Guayaquil After completing all the navigation tests required, La Pinta sailed from the Port of Callao in Peru, where it was rebuilt, and arrived to Guayaquil on 30th December – right on schedule!... more
La Pinta Special Charter	La Pinta Special Charter Bales Worldwide is proud to invite you on a special departure on board the brand new La Pinta. Bales recently had two members of staff return from a fantastic trip on board La Pinta. Rachel Worley, Marketing Executive describes her first hand experiences of this luxury cruise ship and how you can join Bales Worldwide on board our special departure.... more