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...
There is nothing quite so special and pleasurable on a visit to Edinburgh than an exclusive, private post opening visit to the very beautiful Royal Yacht Britannia.
Stroll up the red carpeted royal gangway (set at an exact 12 degrees) and enjoy champagne and canapés in the State Apartments. A personal guide will then give a unique insight into the history of the Royal Yacht and how the Royal Family and crew lived and worked on board.
Commissioned by King George VI days before his death in 1952 the project was was personally overseen by the new Queen and her husband Prince Philip. The name, Britannia, was a closely guarded secret until her launch on 16th April 1953 when Her Majesty christened the ship with a bottle of Empire wine at John Brown shipyard on the River Clyde.
During the Royal Yacht Britannia’s 43 years at sea, she took Her Majesty, other members of the Royal Family and Commonwealth dignitaries on almost 968 official voyages. She travelled 1,087,623 nautical miles, calling at more than 600 ports in 135 countries until being decommissioned on 11th December 1997. Every clock on The Royal Yacht Britannia is set at 3.01pm, the moment Her Majesty left her beloved Royal floating palace for the last time.
2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. 11th November 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice recognising the significance of the end of the First World War, and the sacrifice made by so many men and women during the war.
A special installation at The Tower of London, Beyond the Deepening Shadow: The Tower Remembers as well as Westminster Abbey Field of Remembrance and other memorials are public acts of remembrance for the lives of the fallen, honouring their sacrifice. We at Dream Escape remember.
The history of the area of The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew goes back to 1299 and the reign of Edward I and in later centuries it was associated with the Tudor dynasty and even later still there was a connection with the Suffrage Movement.
In 1840 the gardens were adopted as a national botanical garden and in 2003 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A beautiful autumn day at Kew today and so many fascinating stories from the 18th Century: Scottish Plant Hunter, Archibald Menzies, bringing back the seed of what became known as the Monkey Puzzle tree from Chile to the 21st Century and The Hive, highlighting the importance of pollination in our food chain. A fabulous visit for all ages.
Always a pleasure to visit Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo, Ireland. A warm welcome is always guaranteed and comfort and luxury await. Fresh red roses are always on display in the reception area which gives a feeling of coming home.
A frequent stay for Dream Escape clients visiting Ireland, our Dream Escape Planning Team design tailor-made programmes taking in the very best experiential activities in the area which include: foodie tours, hawk walk, hiking, historical tours, sheep herding, Irish Coffee tasting afloat, treasure hunts or perhaps a helicopter ride to somewhere very special and much, much more.
Dream Escape often incorporates a privately guided visit to a whiskey (Ireland), whisky (Scotland) distillery into a programme for interested visitors to learn about the history of whiskey/whisky and to see the process of distillation.
Teeling Distillery, Dublin was established in 2015 and Dream Escape first visited in 2016. It was the first new distillery in Dublin in 125 years and located in the area called The Liberties: so named because it was outside the original Dublin city walls therefore the residents were at 'liberty' to set their own rules and regulations and they did!
We love the fact that the 3 pot stills in Teeling Whisky Distillery are named after Jack Teeling's 3 daughters Alison, Natalie and Rebecca. Meet Natalie!
Dream Escape can arrange private tours and tastings for our clients in private booths overlooking The Liberties - Teeling's whiskey cocktails are something pretty special! Slainte.
