23rd October 2018
Edinburgh is amazing all year round, but from Fire Festivals to the Fringe, it truly comes alive in the summer. The Edinburgh International Festival takes over the city for the month of August with the highlight for many being the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This amazing spectacle began in 1950 to raise spirits in the midst of post-war austerity. It has grown over the decades to become one of the world’s leading multi-genre arts festivals showcasing the greatest contemporary artists performing a diverse range of art forms. Amongst other of the world’s greatest artists, 2019 will see the premier of Scottish Ballet’s The Crucible as part of the festival with a new musical score performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.
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Visit Edinburgh Castle for an exclusive pre-opening breakfast or dine in splendour at the Castle enjoying amazing views of the city and a private recital by cast members. Or perhaps take a stroll to a restored fifteenth century tenement building, now a renowned restaurant adjacent to the castle. Enjoy the finest Scottish cuisine complimented with castle views and feel yourselves soaking up Edinburgh’s history. Enjoy a whisky tasting in the extensive whisky bar and don’t forget to take note of the cannonball embedded in the castle-facing wall! Take your VIP seats, where you are able to mingle with guests and performers in the Royal Gallery then sit back and enjoy the show.
This spectacular event attracts members of Scottish Clans across the globe which can tie in with those on a personal ancestral discovery. Take part in your own ‘Clan Gathering – meet a Clan Cheiftan and enjoy a mini Highland Games, complete with haggis hurling and caber tossing. Prepare for the event with a private workshop to create a unique and personalised tartan. A bespoke kilt making session will ensure you can wear your tartan with pride. Follow with a visit to one of the many Summer Highland Games including The Braemar Gathering attended by The Royal Family.
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Dream Escape will design the perfect programme to explore Edinburgh at festival time with exclusive experiences and private guided activities and tours to make the most of this vibrant city. You may prefer to escape from the hustle and bustle and experience the history and heritage of Scotland as a whole – anything is possible. Whether you are travelling with family or friends or a multi-generational group, we will pair you with the perfect guide to make the most of your Scottish experience. Discover Edinburgh by foot or by bike, even by custom Mini Coopers, uncovering ‘off the beaten track’ experiences, foodie tours or even delving underground for an Edinburgh ghost walk.
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Please click on the links below for exceptional programmes featuring The Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo
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Update on David's Wild Atlantic Way Cycle. Check out this amazing video of David finishing his Wild Atlantic Way Cycle Challenge, ...
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🦉
