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’s Head of Sales Emer Mortell, based in Dublin, makes a new buffalo 🐃 friend in Co Cork, Ireland!
With thanks to #KorenaSinnett for these lovely photos of Emer taken on a #VirtuosoLife Photo Shoot in Ireland.
Dream Escape designs programmes in UK and Ireland full of immersive experiences and interesting ways to explore these destinations. With an emphasis on exciting, inspiring and authentic visits, clients can discover the true essence of each country enhanced by our portfolio of hand picked, expert guides.
Having recently been awarded the Travel + Leisure “A” List Travel Agent status for 2019, we asked David for his personal “A” List recommendations.
• Flying into beautiful Barra island in the Outer Hebrides and landing on the only beach runway in the world.
• Take a 4×4 safari on the Balmoral Estate, Scottish home to the Royal family.
• Take a swim at the horseshoe shaped Keem Bay on Achill Island in Country Mayo, one of the most spectacular spots in Ireland.
• Fishing for trout from one of the piers in the Shetland Isles.
• Enjoy a private visit to the ‘Poldark house’, Chavenage in Gloucestershire.
•’Tickets for Wimbledon’s Centre Court.
• An evening with Lord & Lady Erne at Crom Castle in Northern Ireland.
• Enjoy an incredible retreat at Broughton Hall in the wonderful Yorkshire Dales.
We are absolutely delighted that Dream Escape’s very own David Tobin has been awarded a place in the 2019-2020 Travel + Leisure A-List of the World's Top Travel Advisors, by one of the world's most influential travel brands. Thank you Travel & Leisure for recognising Dream Escape’s expertise in the luxury travel business and also our amazing Dream Escape Team and loyal clients, for your continued hard work and support! @travelandleisure @dreamescapeltd
Check out our latest blog and find out what David's A-list recommendations are for the UK & Ireland in 2020! dreamescape.co.uk/davids-a-list-recommendations/
Dream Escape would like to welcome Georgia Beith who has joined the company as a Creative Planning Assistant and will be based in Dream Escape's London office on a full time basis joining Creative Planner Louise Murray, Creative Planner Michael Davies and London Blue Badge Guide Sally Strange.
Originally from West Yorkshire Georgia now lives in London and has recently graduated from Royal Holloway University with a First Class Honours degree in BA History!
Georgia is a keen writer with a major interest in motorsports and recently enjoyed a visit to the 2019 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Photos of Georgia exploring London, Louise experiencing the Thames Rocket with her daughters and Sally checking out the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway today!
Welcome to the Dream Team Georgia!
Dream Escape’s Managing Director, Claire Stone, and Head of Planning, Lesley Scott, have been over in Ireland 🇮🇪 for 4 days. They’ve been out and about visiting properties old and new and discovering new experiences for clients along the way.
In a wood near Killarney, Co. Kerry ☘️ they enjoyed Walking with Hawks where Claire and Lesley made some new friends - Tex the Harris Hawk 🦅 , a lovely soft and gentle tawny owl called Riley that Claire fell in love with and a graceful barn owl🦉
