22nd July 2019
From Mary Poppins’ London to Harry Potter’s Scotland and the magical Kingdom of Westeros, discover ancient castles, iconic destinations and explore filming locations in a spectacular set-jetting itinerary.
Our intimate knowledge of filming locations and personalities make Dream Escape the perfect choice to take you to the heart of the action, exploring undiscovered, off the beaten track locations with insider knowledge and the most experienced planners and guides in the business.
Ahead of the forthcoming movie, take a trip to Highclere to meet owners of the real Downton Abbey, visiting the stud and immersing in quintessential English life with authentic Royal connections. Explore London with your very own spy map like James bond, visit the Bond in Motion Exhibition at the London Film Museum admiring the iconic cars used in the films before sitting back in a custom-crafted, Rolls Royce Phantom, worthy of 007, or perhaps racing down the Thames in a high-speed RIB.
With personalised amenities and themed supper and snacks at our luxury hotels we can transform a holiday into a trip of a lifetime. Celebrate Mary Poppins’ London with a tour of Bloomsbury, afternoon tea and a supercalifragilistic walking tour. Our guides will take you on a themed treasure hunt, anything from Harry Potter to Paddington Bear. Packed with information, each family member will be delighted with their own set of hand drawn personalized clues giving a brilliant insight into the capital city.
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As the popularity of Outlander continues with a new series premiering later this year or early 2020, follow in Jamie and Claire’s footsteps and explore the romantic castles, standing stones and sweeping panoramas of Scotland with exclusive visits to the latest filming locations. Our in-house Head of Guiding is the perfect choice having had unique studio and set access during filming.
Visit Rosslyn chapel with private candlelight drinks for an atmospheric step back in time. Featured in the Da Vinci Code, its mysterious symbolism has intrigued visitors for generations. The life of Mary, Queen of Scots has provided inspiration for the new film released this year. Take a private visit to the baroque Palace of Holyroodhouse which is perhaps best known as her home and the setting for many of the dramatic episodes in her turbulent reign. Perhaps take a ranger guided walk in Glencoe discovering filming locations for this and many other epics, with the beautiful back drop of Scotland’s most stunning scenery.
Bond 25 (with a working title of Shatterhand) is set for a 2020 release. Visit Highland filming destinations and exclusive estates where the latest in the James Bond series has been shot, for an outdoor Scottish sporting experience and to enjoy the unspoilt wilderness, sandy lochs and dense forests.
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The dramatic and wild Irish scenery provides the backdrop for many well-known set-jetting locations. Embark on a movie exploration along the Wild Atlantic Way from Harry Potter at the Cliffs of Moher to the Star Wars at the ancient Skelligs.
Explore Northern Ireland and uncover the stunning locations, medieval ruins and wild landscapes associated with The Game of Thrones. Take a private Game of Thrones boat tour or sea safari. See your favourite scenes of Winterfell on a cycling tour along the shores of Strangford Lough and perhaps visit the Antrim coast and indulge in a Game of Thrones themed afternoon tea at a 17th Century haunted castle before exploring movie locations steeped in local myth and legends.
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Alasdair joined the Dream Escape team in 2018 and is our resident golf expert.
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Dream Escape’s Head of Guiding Rosie has just returned from an fun, action packed 8 day Educational trip with Melissa McKinley #trvlwithmelissa and Katie Schmit #travelbykatie #Largaytravel. They were joined for 2 days by Head of Sales, Emer.
They covered a huge area of Scotland visiting 14 fabulous properties. En route they saw 8 castles, 12 lochs and at least 5 impressive 18th century bridges. Distillery visit, Neolithic Chambered Cairns, battlefield tour, chocolatier visit, hiking in Highlands, royalty, boats, fishing villages, palaces and lots of Highland Cattle. Set-jetting galore chasing Harry Potter and Outlander. Hundreds of photos taken, shopping galore, delicious food, lots of laughter and great memories. #dreamescapeltd
Dream Escape’s effervescent Head of Sales, Emer Mortell, has just returned from a very successful 2020 Virtuoso Travel Week New York #virtuoso which was held at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York. Emer said there were many highlights and she particularly enjoyed the intimacy of the event with other key travel advisors.
Hello from all of us to Sara Johnson of Largay Travel. #largaytravel . Displayed on Emer’s table are Dream Escape’s 2020 UK and Ireland and 2020 London Calendars of Events. On the I pad Emer is showcasing the Quiraing, Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland. Think beautiful scenery and plentiful wildlife and marine life as well as castles, gardens, Clan history, hiking, boat rides and an abundance of fresh seafood. It’s no wonder location scouts frequently choose Skye as a movie location.
A boating element is always a popular inclusion in a Dream Escape tailor-made programme on the seas, rivers, lakes, lochs and loughs of UK and Ireland. Kayaking or canoeing on lochs, loughs and sheltered bays. Cruising to an islands for a picnic or to visit a medieval castle or nature reserve. Monster hunting for Nessie the Loch Ness monster on Loch Ness or her cousin Morag on Loch Morar! Travelling through the Killarney Lakes where the skipper’s mate is a Cocker Spaniel! Cruising from an island to meet the skippers brother who has freshly caught scallops and langoustine onboard his trawler for a barbecue like no other on a sheltered beach. ‘Magic is something you make.’
Relax and unwind on a tailor-made quintessential England programme designed and curated by Dream Escape’s team of talented Creative Planners and Blue Badge Guides. Unique once in a lifetime experiences travelling through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with rolling hillsides, country lanes and stone villages experiencing rural life, relaxing and unwinding away from the bustle of city life.
‘Oh, the places you’ll go’ Dr Seuss
Dream Escape’s Head of Sales Emer Mortell is safely home in Ireland after a very successful Sales Trip to Denver, Phoenix, Southern California and LA with Simon Haden of Gregans Castle Hotel Co Clare and Ruthie McGrath of Merrion Hotel, Dublin. Lovely to meet so many warm and welcoming Travel Advisors . A big thank you to Joanna Heathcote of JHHotels for introductions and assistance in LA. #greganscastlehotel #merrionhotel #dreamescapeltd
