23rd September 2018
Update on David’s Wild Atlantic Way Cycle.
Check out this amazing video of David finishing his Wild Atlantic Way Cycle Challenge, by Bren Whelan at Donegal climbing.
26th September, 2018
He did it!
We are extremely proud to say David has completed his Wild Atlantic Way Cycle Challenge. After 20 days in the saddle he arrived in Muff, Co. Donegal to be welcomed by Holly and a very well deserved bottle of Champagne. David’s epic cycle started at Kinsale, Co. Cork and followed the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way for 2195 km along steep coastal roads, twisting mountain climbs and welcoming towns and villages not forgetting extreme gales and storms. Click on the links below to see photos and videos documenting his journey.
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A huge thank-you to everyone for their support and continuing donations to Breast Cancer Now, Macmillan Cancer Support and 40-tude. Donations are still being accepted until 26th Dec, 2018, so please keep them coming.
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If you would like to see The Wild Atlantic Way for yourself by chauffeur instead of cycle, please click the link below for our latest inspiring itinerary.
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24th September, 2018
David now has 3 days to go to complete this epic challenge. Monies raised currently stand at an incredible £6780.00 for Breast Cancer Now, 40-tude and Macmillan Cancer Support.
David has battled along the Wild Atlantic Way with its dramatic scenery and eye watering headwinds competing with the best of the Irish weather including Storm Ali. David’s biggest challenge however is that he is doing this as a solo cyclist. Unfortunately the event was cancelled a few weeks before the starting date but David decided to continue the challenge under his own steam, the ultimate in mental and physical endurance.
Please continue to support David and follow his journey on Facebook.
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1st September, 2018
On September 8 – 26th 2018, Dream Escape’s owner, David Tobin is donning his lycra and embarking on Ireland’s greatest cycling experience, the ‘Wild Atlantic Way Cycle Sportif.’
Dream Escape is expert at designing luxury tailormade trips incorporating this stunning coastal route but this time David will be experiencing the same magnificent route from the saddle.
This 20 day, 2152KM cycle takes in the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way from Kinsale to the Inishowen Peninsula passing through Ireland’s most dramatic coastal scenery. The epic ride incorporates sweeping descents and not so enjoyable climbs, engaging local communities, international athletes and enthusiastic amateurs.
Money raised from David’s venture will be donated to various cancer charities including 40tude 40tude.org.uk – a charity whose focus is to help raise both awareness and vital funds to help cure colon cancer.
Both David and all of us at Dream Escape would be appreciative of any donations you can make.
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Whether your ideal festive season is spent in the city enjoying the twinkling lights and warm welcome of luxury...
Dream Escape are welcoming the new year with a celebration of film. With our unrivalled contact book securing private access to usually off-limits attractions, sights and activities, the Dream Escape team are master in conjuring the most creative of experiences for your clients.
The landscape becomes a main character in many movies - I wonder if you can recognise any of these locations in Scotland, England and Ireland and match them to the movies that they appear in?
Why not come Set-Jetting with Dream Escape and visit film locations featured in movies such as Ryan’s Daughter, Braveheart and Skyfall to series Outlander, Vikings and Game of Thrones to the latest blockbusters, The Favourite, Mary Queen of Scots and Mary Poppins Returns.
One of the best known figures in Scottish and indeed British history is Mary Queen of Scots and we eagerly await the premiere of the movie, Mary Queen of Scots, in the UK and Ireland on 18th January 2019. Some of us already have a golden ticket!
This historical drama of Mary’s, often tumultuous, life intertwined with that of her cousin Queen Elizabeth I of England, was filmed primarily in Scotland, often at locations connected to her real life.
Dream Escape look forward to bringing Mary’s dramatic story back to life for our clients with very special private visits to castles, palaces, islands, abbeys and country houses in Scotland associated with this unique monarch.
Follow Dream Escape on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or contact us at enquiries@dreamescape.co.uk for a spot of set-jetting and film tourism in 2019!
This year the Tobin family are spending New Year on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland. I’m sure David is recalling his mammoth cycling charity fund raiser earlier this year and happy to be driving and not in the saddle again.
This morning they visited the Gallarus Oratory and later today they will be at the movies to see Mary Poppins Returns ☂️
The Gallarus Oratory is one of the most famous landmarks on the Dingle Peninsula. Completely made of stone it was probably built 7th/8th century and is the best preserved early Christian church in Ireland. It represents the culmination of dry-stone corbelling, using techniques first developed by Neolithic tomb makers. It is extremely well preserved and several archeological artifacts are to be found nearby.
According to local legend, if a person climbs out of the oratory via the window, their soul will be cleansed. A challenge as the window is approximately 18cm x 12cm!
Fifteenth century Gallarus Castle, nearby, was built by the FitzGeralds. It is one of the few surviving castles on the Dingle peninsula.
Season’s Greeting to our friends and colleagues worldwide from us all at @DreamEscape 🎄
“Winds in the east, there’s a mist coming in, like something is brewin’ and ’bout to begin” – yes Mary Poppins Returns!
Emily Blunt looked “practically perfect in every way” as she walked down the blue, yes blue, carpet at the British premiere of Mary Poppins Returns at the Royal Albert Hall, London last night. We loyal Mary Poppins fans at Dream Escape will have to be patient until 21st December when the movie will be released in British cinemas.
To quell their impatience members of the Dream Escape Marketing, Planning and Guiding Teams recently enjoyed the Mary Poppins Afternoon Tea at the Aqua Shard in Southwark. Inspired by the original P. L. Travers books the afternoon tea is a homage to the famous nanny. We sampled mini crumpets, Mary Poppins favourites, as well as scones from a carpet bag. Mary Poppins very own edible hat with a black cherry tree lane mousse covered in dark chocolate with an edible flower brim and a black cherry on top. To complete the magical experience raspberry candyfloss, what could be better! A bit more than “a spoonful of sugar” but it did all “go down, in the most delightful way!”
Fizz, Bang, Pop! Ahead of the opening of the film Harvey Nichols, London has transformed their flagship store into a marvellous “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” wonderland where you can stroll down Cherry Tree Lane as well as see 4 of the original costumes!
Keep an eye open at the start of 2019 for Dream Escape’s very special ideas for a Mary Poppins themed tour of London. Mary Poppins herself will guide you round the city and you can do a bit of set-jetting seeing some of the film locations - The Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, the Victoria memorial in front of Buckingham Palace and the Royal Exchange.
“Sincerely” Dream Escape.
