10th January 2019
Dream Escape are welcoming the new year with a celebration of film. From Mary Poppin’s London to the stunning Scottish locations featured in the new Mary Queen of Scots movie released this weekend, we have it all covered with 2 amazing featured itineraries.
Dream Escape are the experts in designing unique and innovative itineraries featuring special interests and the diverse and individual preferences of clients. There are many unique experiences we can offer as part of a ‘set-jetting’ programme. A movie exploration of the UK and Ireland can take you from carriage rides and a Mary Poppins guided tour of London to the regal splendour of Downton Abbey and a behind the scenes tour, exploring locations featured in Outlander and Harry Potter or perhaps a Game of Thrones pilgrimage to Ireland.
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Scotland continues to be an inspiring destination for filming. The new Mary Queen of Scots showcases Scotland’s finest locations whilst highlighting the fascinating and dramatic history, events, people and places which have shaped this wonderful country.
Take an alternative tour of Edinburgh in a 007 James Bond themed challenge around the city centre featuring character actors and 4×4 vehicles. Enjoy a traditional treat of fish and Chips in the Worlds End, an Outlander location and Dougal Mackenzie’s favourite haunt. See the real Pictish crosses and Viking tombstones in Abercorn church and explore Hopetoun House and Castle Leoch with our in-house expert Head of Guiding who had unique studio and set access during filming.
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South of the border indulge in a Mary Poppins afternoon tea, 007 James Bond scavenger hunt on the River Thames or take a ‘muggles’ walking tour and delve into the magical world of Harry Potter.
With many TV and filming credits including the British classic, Poldark, Cornwall boasts many beautiful locations and a heritage coastline characterised by fishing villages, inlets and cliff top panoramas. Pay a special visit to Chavenage House where the series was filmed for an off the beaten track experience. Learn the history of the house and its connections with past and present royalty, ghosts and great stories with a tour and lunch in the beautiful private apartments with the family.
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The Game of Thrones Touring Exhibition is making it’s UK debut this year in Belfast, from 1 April – Sept 1st 2019 at the Titanic Exhibition. Visit this vibrant city and explore the rugged northern Irish Antrim coast and take in the dramatic landscapes including the Giant’s Causeway with movie locations steeped in local myth and legend. Immerse in the magical and mythical the worlds of Westeros and Essos ahead of the release of series 8.
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Another year closes on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Show seems to be more and more spectacular every year and 2019 raised-the-bar yet again. Innovative garden designs and a riot of colour - lots of ideas for our gardens this summer!
Best Show Garden was awarded to the M&G Garden designed by Andy Sturgeon - his 8th gold medal! The first picture shows his fabulous stone platforms and burnt timber sculptures looking like rock formations in a woodland landscape.
Unfortunately the wait was too long to see the Duchess of Cambridge RHS Back to Nature Garden co-designed with Andrée Davies and Adam White. However it was covered on television with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louise enjoying the swing and paddling in the pond and it looked a fun garden for children.
There is always 2020 and Dream Escape would be happy to plan a tailor-made holiday for you to include private visits to a variety of beautiful gardens including a day at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. 🌹
Dream Escape are very proud to announce the expansion of our London office and welcome Sally Strange to the Dream Escape team.
Sally comes to us as a Blue Badge Guide for London and the South East of England and has been awarded Blue Badge Guide of the Year. A Londoner all her life with a passion for the arts, history and architecture, Sally will join Louise Murray and Michael Davies as the core England Dream Escape team. Between them, they have over 30 years experience in the luxury travel industry and will all look forward to sharing their creative passion of all things British with our Dream Escape clients.
With Dream Escape in London, you will discover a city full of unforgettable landmarks and exciting things to do. Your choice of accommodation will range from the hip boutique hotels like Soho House to the more traditionally elegant establishments steeped in history like The Ritz. Dream Escape will unlock doors to go behind the scenes thereby providing unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
Meanwhile, the Dream Escape Teams throughout the UK and Ireland have been out and about exploring and meeting with suppliers and educating visiting advisors as well as keeping our own teams up to date with new experiences and information on our destinations.
In Edinburgh we are joined by Laura Fitzpatrick for the summer season. Laura joins us from Dundee University where she has just completed her MA in International Business with Marketing. Laura is from Warrenpoint in County Down, Northern Ireland where, believe it or not, you can step through a wardrobe door and follow the Narnia Trail inspired by C.S. Lewis!
Dream Escape Team and Valerie Wilson Travel Advisors practicing their curtseying before visiting Hillsborough Castle, the official residence of Queen Elizabeth in Northern Ireland. #dreamescapeltd #vwt_travel
Ballyfin is such a special place. Thank you Damian for sharing your spectacular property with us yesterday. The history, architecture and attention to detail of this stunning regency mansion, is second to none and should be on everyone’s bucket list to visit and stay. I think our Valerie Wilson Travel advisors would agree!
With David Tobin, Holly Tobin and Rosie Peattie
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What a treat we had in store for our Valerie Wilson TraveI advisors at the very special Lismore Castle yesterday. After a wonderful tour of the beautiful gardens with Darren followed by afternoon tea, our evening entertainment did not disappoint. Local music, song and dance at its finest. Thank you Denis and Helen for your very warm welcome and hospitality. With David Tobin Holly Tobin and Rosie Peattie Dream Escape
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