9th May 2019
Dream Escape were delighted to host an educational trip to Ireland with JH Hotels & Companies in April.
Head of Guiding, Rosie, and Emer, Head of Sales, were at the helm showcasing the best of Ireland and the amazing experiences Dream Escape can offer to clients. From the vibrant city of Dublin to the stunning landscapes of Galway, Co. Clare and Co. Kerry, the group experienced 10 days of adventure and discovery.
The programme started in Dublin with a warm Irish welcome from The Merrion and a site visit to The Shelbourne where the group were treated to champagne and canapes, and entertained by musicians, before enjoying a fabulous dinner. Castle stays at Ashford Castle and Gregans Castle Hotel provided ‘once in a lifetime’ fairy-tale settings and stays at Sheen Falls Lodge and Killarney Park Hotel offered picturesque luxury and the ultimate in Irish hospitality. The trip concluded back in Dublin where Dream Escape owners, Holly and David joined the group. They all received a lovely warm welcome at The Westbury Hotel and the amazing chance to meet some of the unique Irish producers the hotel has partnered with at a special experience at the Westbury Mall.
Highlights from the programme included a walking tour in The Burren with lunch at The Burren Perfumery and a private falconry class in Killarney. Secret Ireland were a favourite with a fascinating visit to a woollen mill, a scenic boat trip exploring the lakelands of Lough Derg and and outstanding lunch at a modern lakeside villa at Killaloe. Site visits also included the newly renovated, majestic Adare Manor, who hosted the group for a lunch, as well as Park Hotel, Kenmare, and Ballyfin. A foodie tour of Galway with a private guide was the perfect addition to a trip which was characterised by exceptional dining experiences at Ireland’s best restaurants and eateries.
Although the Irish weather was not always on their side, the group left with great memories of fun times, lots of laughter, fabulous cuisine, private experiences, shared knowledge and new friendships.
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Authentic experiences make a city programme with Dream Escape far from the ordinary ‘city break’.<...
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🦉
