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01/09/2024

Mumbai, monsoon time or not is a fascinating city. Worth visiting. Let us include Mumbai in a tailor-made holiday for you. Call us soon on (44) 01269 823355 and check out our website www.neiuk.co.uk

25/08/2024

How about this for a different way to reach Goa from Mumbai? NEIUK to... (www.neiuk.co.uk) We'll happily arrange for you to travel this route by cycle - or car if you prefer - and follow it by a relaxing time in Goa. Call us today and let us arrange a tailor-made holiday for you.

08/08/2024

We are very pleased to be able to tell you that we have now set up a Newsletter on our website (www.neiuk.co.uk). We will be posting articles, on an irregular basis, on all kinds of things going on with us and our world of travel. From information about new kinds of tours and destinations, to simply interesting information, it will all be there.
Please do go to our website to sign up for a copy of every Newsletter to be mailed directly to you. Everyone who is signed up to our Newletter via the website and travels with us for the first time will receive a 10% discount on the tour price.
If you would like to know anything more, please do just get in touch with us. We are always happy to chat and help if we can.

Holidays to match your mood and sense of adventure which provide you with experiences of a lifetime tailored to your pace and lifestyle

07/07/2024

Networking is very much back into our lives and Friday saw us attend a meeting and a chance for Networking at the in Swansea. Organised by #4 theRegion and hosted by the delightful Lydia Fasham, the event was held to introduce the Distillery to those who have not been there before, and it was most enjoyable. Thanks must also go to the very helpful Penderyn staff, especially Bethan and Francesca, who gave us a rapid tour of the premises. But equally as important to us was the chance to consider using the Masterclass room there for a meeting later in the year. This room is just what we at can recommend to our Indian Director who is keen to arrange a small India Roadshow in Wales. This will be the first one since we, as NEI UK Ltd, arranged two many years ago. It should be a superb event to look forward to.

26/06/2024

My thanks go to Travel Gossip, and Amanda, who invited Peter and me to a Networking and presentation evening at Swansea.com stadium yeaterday. The evenings they arrange are always a pleasure to attend. They also provide an opportunity to talk with companies we wouldn't normally do. Last night we had an interesting talk with Charlotte of Autos which provided us with food for thought about clients of Wales Beckons who want to have a self drive holiday in Wales. It was also interesting talking with Debbie and Leanne about Inteltravel. Of equal importance was meeting with a friend from Vistara, a relatively new airline based in India,and owned jointly by Singapore Airlines and TATA. Their Sales Manager, Sanjay Maru, was making his first visit to Wales. He was not surprised to hear that Vistara was not known of by any of those attending - except Peter and me, of course - but now they do. Vistara is a well booked airline and does not widely advertise its existence. We were particularly interested to hear that the necessary steps are nearing completion to complete a merger with Air India later this year. More interesting was an indication that the new airline is seeking new destinations and that Cardiff might well be considered. This would be great news for us both from Wales Beckons point of view but also our outbound division NEIUK to... There have never been direct flights to India and for there to be one would greatly affect how to get to and from India. With this being Wales and India year, I hope that the Welsh Government and Cardiff Airport will do what they can to entice Air India to use Cardiff Airport.

22/05/2024

Sabah offers so much and this introduction to Mabul is our latest posting to tempt you to visit this magnificent destination. Call us today and let's talk about your holiday to Sabah. www.neiuk.co.uk

Mabul Island in Semporna is a paradise for underwater enthusiasts and photographers. Its diverse marine life boasts rare ecological species, making it a dream location for capturing stunning underwater shots. From flamboyant cuttlefish and blue-ringed octopus to unique critters like frogfish and moray eels, Mabul has it all. Additionally, Mabul is a vibrant local island village, offering accommodation options ranging from backpacker lodges to luxurious water bungalows.

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📍Mabul Island, Semporna

16/05/2024

You too can enjoy an exhilarating round of golf on these superb greens. Our golf tour to Sabah, Malaysian Borneo will provide the adventurous with an opportunity not to be missed. Check out our website www.neiuk.co.uk or call us on 01269 823355

Sabah features numerous golf clubs spread across the state, many set amidst breathtaking scenery. These courses offer engaging and challenging play for golfers of all skill levels. You can choose to play in the city, by the sea, at high altitudes, or near lush vegetation. Now, tag your golfer friend and start planning your ultimate golf trip in Sabah!

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📍Mount Kinabalu Golf Club, Mesilau

20/04/2024

Yes it is a long journey from the UK to Malaysia and North Borneo -Sabah - but when you can see sights like this, it is a journey well worth making. And these beautiful guys are not the only animals to be found here. Wildlife and birds and reptiles abound wherever you are. Call us today and we'll happily talk with you about a holiday to Sabah. 01269 823355 www,neiuk.co.uk

Sharing this fun fact courtesy of .tv

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📍Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Did you know that newborn orangutans have incredibly thin arms and legs? It's fascinating to observe how their muscles gradually develop as they begin to explore and climb trees.

12/04/2024

Thanks Karan Waite Worth a read ...
When you are alone and have a heart attack. What are you gonna do then ?
A really good post that can't be shared often enough:
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Take a 2 minute break and read this:
Let's say it's 5:25 pm and you're driving home after an unusually hard day's work.
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You are really tired and frustrated.
All of a sudden your chest pains. They are starting to radiate in the arm and jaw. It feels like being stabbed in the chest and heart. You're only a few miles away from the nearest hospital or home.
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Unfortunately you don't know if you can make it..
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Maybe you've taken CPR training, but the person running the course hasn't told you how to help yourself.
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How do you survive a heart attack when you're alone when it happens? A person who is feeling weak and whose heart is beating hard has only about 10 seconds before losing consciousness.
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But you can help yourself by coughing repeatedly and very strongly! Deep breaths before every cough. Coughing should be repeated every second until you arrive at the hospital or until your heart starts to beat normally.
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Deep breathing gives oxygen to your lungs and coughing movements boost the heart and blood circulation. Heart pressure also helps to restore a normal heartbeat. Here's how cardiac arrest victims can make it to the hospital for the right treatment
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Cardiologists say if someone gets this message and passes it on to 10 people, we can expect to save at least one life.
9. FOR WOMEN: You should know that women have additional and different symptoms. Rarely have crushing chest pain or pain in the arms. Often have indigestion and tightness across the back at the bra line plus sudden fatigue.
Instead of posting jokes, you're helping save lives by spreading this message.
❤️ COPY (hold your finger, click on the text and select copy, go to your own page and where you normally want to write, select finger again and paste)
Great to know!! Maybe it could save your life?

28/03/2024

23/03/2024

"You’ve been so very helpful with all our questions" .... "This is a great beginning" .... "What a delightful phone conversation. I look forward to seeing what plans you may suggest for our trip to Wales "..."Thanks so much for your patience with our questions. We are very happy so far"...."We are pleased with the itinerary".... "We’re excited to see what you come up with" .... "Thank you for your swift reply! My sister and I just got more excited" .... "THANK YOU !!! Wales Beckons" -
These are words and phrases received in the last few days from clients who have decided to entrust Wales Beckons with their holiday arrangements. So often we see reviews following a holiday being taken but for a change I though I would like to mention that a lot of hard work has to be done to secure bookings and I thank Peter for doing this so well following his recent brush with a serious illness. He has also been busy working on an itinerary for a lovely couple who have decided that India is where they should next visit. Whether the destination is Wales or India, the principal for curating a 'tailor-made' holiday is the same: keep the client happy. This involves a lot of listening and gentle persuasion, if necessary. And, of course experience and a knowledge of the destination is essential.

21/03/2024

Despite our job, we've never seen a tiger in the wild. If you too are in that position, contact us today and we can try and remedy that situation for you. It won't help us but at least we'll have had the consolation of knowing that we have helped someone else fulfil their dream. Jehan Numa Wilderness is a wonderful destination to see wildlife and we at NEIUKto... will be happy to curate a holiday especially for you. Call us today or visit our website www.neiuk.co.uk

As the sun sets over Satpura, witness the untamed beauty of Laila and her cubs—a story of resilience, love, and the unbreakable bond of motherhood. Join us in preserving this wilderness for generations to come.

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21/03/2024

Sabah's Danum Valley is a spectacular location to base yourselves for a few days. Contact us today and let's talk about your holiday in Sabah. There is so much to see and enjoy there. We have many years experience in arranging superb holidays to Sabah. Check out our website www.neiuk.co.uk Thank you.

Danum Valley is a wildlife enthusiast's paradise, offering a chance to spot magnificent creatures like Orangutans in their natural habitat. Renowned for its biodiversity, this pristine rainforest is a haven for nature lovers seeking an unforgettable encounter with Borneo's incredible wildlife.

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📍 Danum Valley Conservation Centre

15/03/2024

Yesterday we attended a presentation by Catherine Bailey Thomas and it turned out to be one of the best networking events I have ever been to. The venue at Space to Work in Llandeilo was perfect for Catherine's presentation. Her views on the subject of 'Listening' were very clearly explained. The round the table sections were immensely interesting as was the head to head section for two. Who would have thought that we do not listen often enough? We don't, seemingly. Thank you Catherine.

03/03/2024

I think it has taken me longer to post everything about our recent visit to Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, than the real trip took, but this is the final part. My apologies to Chris Lucas for this delay. By coincidence, at our first and last destinations we were privileged to see the steps being taken to become sustainable. At Chambal Safari Lodge, not too far from Agra, the harvest was over and the ground being made ready for the new season's planting. I did not mention earlier the decision of Anu and Ram to start an olive grove but that is what is growing nicely, although in its early stages. I have never encountered one of these in India but good luck to them, I hope it flourishes. Our final destination was Cardamom House near to a village called Athoor. And talk about sustainable. Dr Chris Lucas, who founded the property many years ago and his excellent band of co-owners of Cardamom House, had a vision of achieving self sufficiency. This was long before responsible travel or sustainability began to be used. Now a visit to this very welcoming Homestay will show just what determination and foresight can achieve. The range of the produce coming out of the immaculately cared for vegetable gardens is impressive, and it is all used to feed the needs of the guests. In addition to vegetables there is an area set aside for mango trees and banana plants. Should there be any surplusses this is shared with the villagers in Athoor. Likewise much produce grown in Athoor will be sent to Cardamom House. Food-miles are minimal as a result. They are self sufficient for water needs and even the swimming pool is heated and filtered by solar powered units. An equally impressive aspect of Cardamom House as a Homestay, is the group of men who work with Chris to make the business work. They are all local men but when they started working with Chris they were young men - obviously! I first met them 20 years ago and with one sad exception, they are still there. Quite an achievement these days. If ever there was a testament to how a Homestay should be run, then Cardamom House is just that. And I'm ready for the next India jaunt now.

10/02/2024

Before moving on to our final destination, I'll backtrack a bit to Visalam. Soon after arriving there we were introduced to Shankar (not sure about his second name) of Tamil Nadu Tourism . After a most tasty lunch at Visalam we were invited to travel with Shankar and Sam John the manager of Visalam to visit an archaeological site. It was quite a drive to get there but to our amazement the whole afternoon turned out to be one of pleasant surprises. Apparently just a few years ago finds of an ancient civilisation were being unearthed. This civilisation compares in age with the discoveries in the Indus Valley in NW India and although, so far, it is still unknown, it might well have been more important than Mohenjodaro. There are various dig sites and a very impressive museum has been built a Keeladi. Tamil Nadu Tourism are very keen to increase knowledge about what has been found in this area of Tamil Nadu and will be happy to receive archaeology students to help with the digs. If anyone is interested then please contact us for further information. As a footnote while we were in the museum a promotional video was being and if one looks carefully two pale skinned men can be seen examining some of the exhibits. Yes, that's us. I'll share a link to the museum but in the meatime here are some photos.

08/02/2024

A visit to Sepilok is a must when visiting Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. We have never been disappointed by not seeing these beautiful animals but they are not there to be petted. It is probably the best place to see them as near as possible as if they were in the wild. Check out our website to see how a holiday in Sabah will be enhanced by spending time at Sepilok. www.neiuk.co.uk

The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is a renowned sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitating and conserving orangutans by providing a natural environment for orphaned and injured orangutans and facilitating their return to the wild. Visit the centre during feeding time at 10am or at 3pm. Sightings are not guaranteed, which is a good indication that the orangutans don't rely on feeding, and they can survive in the wild within the reserve.

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📍 Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan

04/02/2024

We've now reached our penultimate destination. I cannot speak too highly of the CGH Group of hotels. My favourite remains Bruntons Boatyard in Kochi but our hotel this time 'Visalam' in Kanadukathan in the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu comes a close second. This was my second visit and was a joy to return. Sam John the manager could not have been more welcoming. Chettinad is a fascinating region with a great cuisine. More than that, in a nearby town, KaraiKudi, is the famous 'antique street'. This is well worth a visit due to the huge choice of antiques. Sam also arranged for us to visit one of the local tile makers and we were treated to a short demonstration. The visit was a short one but I had previously seen the awesome homes of the Chettiiars, some of which have seen better days. Peter hadn't, so, together with a great guy I had met at Visalam on my previous visit, we had a short drive round the town. Just a youngster then, he's stayed with CGH and Shiva has risen through the ranks and is now responsible for tours in and around the Chettinad region. The photos are self explanatory.

03/02/2024

The Uttar Pradesh tour went on but I haven't been able to say anything for a while. Now I can before the rugby starts. The latest photos carry on from Pondicherry travelling towards Thanjavur. The first temple is one at Brihadisvara, not so often visited but very worthwhile if you do. The second temple is the massive one in Thanjavur. Enroute we drove past a roadside industry of Cashewnut preparation.

22/01/2024

You can see , too and laze on lovely white . Or, plant lovers can go into the jungle to find growing in the wild. Something for everyone.

21/01/2024

Sabah awaits you. So much to see there. Call us today and we can help you plan your holiday there and make all arrangements to ensure your holiday will be memorable for all the right reasons. www.neiuk.co.uk

14/01/2024

Life interferes with ones best intentions but here is the next set of photos of our tour through Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. We're on our way to Puduchery (Pondicherry). En route we called at Auroville, one of the best known Ashrams in India. Phot 1. the Golden globe at Auroville, 2. Puduchery Avenue, 3, Puduchery promenade and beach, 4. Quaint hotel Puduchery, 6. A wide tree lined avenue typical of the old French Quarter of Puduchery

10/01/2024

Sabah is a long way to travel if you live in the northern regions of the Northern Hemisphere but wonderful rewards await you if you decide to make Sabah your holiday destination. Our extensive experience of arranging superb holidays there is second to none so why not talk with us today about your holiday on this fabulous island. We'll be hapy to hear from you. www.neiuk.co.uk

Climbing Mount Kinabalu isn't just an adventure; it's a chance to discover unique flora and fauna. Birding enthusiasts, pack your binoculars – the highlands around the peak are home to various captivating bird species, making your hike an extraordinary avian experience!

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📍 Mount Kinabalu

09/01/2024

A bit late but here are the photos from the next leg of our journey. We flew from Lucknow to Chennai and rested overnight at GRT Grand Hotel in Chennai. A favourite of ours. An early start with our new driver and headed for Puduchery (Pondicherry) via Mahabalipuram. No time to stop at the wonderful Radisson Blue GRT Temple Bay hotel this time but we're including a photo of the impressive meandering pool there. We couldn't resist stopping at some of the remarkable stone carvings and buildings there though. Photo 1. Meander pool, GRT Temple Bay, 2. Five Ratas Mahabalipuram 3. Arjunas Penance Mahabalipuram 4. Shore Temple Mahabalipuram 5. examples of the stone carvers skill Mahabalipuram

06/01/2024

Here I go with the latest memories of our Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu tour. We have reached Lucknow via the Expressway from Chambal to Lucknow. We called at a fascinating perfume 'factory' enroute and spent an enjoyable few hours there being royally entertained but no photos. Photo 1.the famous Brtish Residency 2.the Chota Imambara 3 'Morning Dew' an equisite desert and its intriguing container 4. a Kebab maker 5. typical Lucknow architecture

06/01/2024

So many unexpected delights await the visitor to Sabah. Call us today and we can help you decide what your holiday in Borneo can encompass. www.neiuk.co.uk

The Bornean elephant is the smallest elephant species in the world. Did you know it's genetically different from other Asian elephants? Even though it's the smallest elephant, it's the largest mammal on Borneo Island. Cool, right?

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01/01/2024

A new year has just started but some things are timeless and we can but echo the words of our friend Mallyka Dundlod. Travel poses many questions but one is paramount: should it have a detrimental effect on the places visited? Our answer is no. Changes are happening, even at the mesmerising but village life is not so different even now. With Mallyka's knowledge of her ancestral home and the surrounding area and her love of the native Indian breed of horse, the Marwari,, a tour through Rajasthan organised by and A Baisa Tours will be a great way to see an historic way of life and allow the villagers to share that with you. Call us today and between us we can plan your holiday of a lifetime. www.neiuk.co.uk

16/12/2023

And now Mallyka reminds us about Ashwa or equine yoga. This is very dear to Mallyka's heart and if you would like to explore this in addition to a horse safari, again, contact us and we can mkae all the arrangements for you. Spaces are very limited though. Contact us at www.neiuk.co.uk

It's the most meditative feeling to spend time with them hence I curated an experience Ashwa yoga meditation