26th March 2019
The Dream Escape team is constantly travelling in search of new experiences. Here is what we have discovered in February and March.
It has been a great start to the year. We have been out and about on site visits, fact finding missions and planning our exciting forthcoming educationals with JH Hotels & Companies in April and Valerie Wilson Travel in May.
We are also excited to announce that the Dream Escape team has expanded yet again, as we welcome Ashley Harris to the Operations Team and Sally Strange to the Guiding Team.
David Tobin – Owner and Director
David attended the JH Hotels US Roadshow earlier this month. (pictured below)
Claire Stone – Managing Director
Claire visited the following properties in Scotland; The Edinburgh Grand , The Fife Arms, Cardhu Country House, Cardhu Distillery, Macallan Distillery, Fingal.
Claire, Rosie, David and Karen Darlow (Senior Operations Executive) went to London where they visited Brown’s Hotel, Shakespeare’s Globe, St James’s Palace and Kensington Palace, and also a tour of Berry Bro’s.
Sales and Marketing Team
Emer Mortell (Head of Sales), Sue Morris (Head of Marketing) and Sarah Butler (Marketing Executive) enjoyed a stay at The Balmoral, Edinburgh and a show round of the newly renovated suites. They were joined by Dream Escape Owner, Holly Tobin for a fascinating tour and demonstrations at Araminta Campbell’s weaving studios in Leith. This was followed by a tour of Fingal, the recently opened floating hotel by Royal Yacht Britannia which is permanently docked in Leith.
Emer has been enjoying meeting colleagues old and new on sales trips to the US. She is pictured here at the Poe Travel bazaar in Little Rock Arkansas. She also organised a Florida sales trip with The Balmoral Edinburgh and The Merrion Dublin and has just returned from a sales trip to Denver, Phoenix and San Francisco with the Gleneagles Hotel and Adare Manor.
Sally Strange – Business Development & London Blue Badge Guide
Sally attended the Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams Exhibition this week at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London which has just been extended until September due to the overwhelming popularity.
Rosie Peattie – Head of Guiding
Rosie has travelled the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland this month!
Dream Escape were delighted to be invited by the Consul General of Ireland in Scotland, Mark Hanniffy, Tourism Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, to attend a reception to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The event was held in the beautiful Georgian Assembly Rooms in George Street, Edinburgh where Dream Escape was represented by Planning, Operations and Guiding . Rosie was joined by Annika Busam (Creative Planner) and Helen Kidd (Operations Executive). They were delighted and honoured to be introduced, by Caroline Mulligan of Tourism Ireland, to Brendan Griffin, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Republic of Ireland.
In Scotland, Rosie visited Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, Signet Library and AGM STGA Discovery Point, Dundee.
On the Isle of Skye, Rosie visited Dun Beag Broch, Torabhaig Distillery, Museum of the Isles, Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen, Kilt Rock and Lealt Falls.
While in the Cotswolds and Bath, Rosie visited Bath Abbey, Roman Baths, Cross Bath, Beckford’s Tower, Chavenage House, Malmesbury Abbey, The Abbey House Gardens, Walking Tour of Bath, Manor Farm and Daylesford Farm.
She is currently in Ireland with David, viewing Cliff House Hotel, Lismore Castle and Adare Manor.
Michael – Creative Planner
Michael was exploring Agatha Christie Country this month in South Devon. He took the Torquay – Paignton steam train past her house at Greenway to Dartmouth.
(David and Rosie joined by Honor Byrne at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, Co. Waterford)
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This month we are highlighting the great gardens of the UK and Ireland, showcasing outstanding ideas and expe...
Explore the best gourmet and foodie discoveries and with local Insider knowledge and off the beaten track experiences delivered by the best guides and experts in UK and Ireland. Dream Escape will create the very best culinary encounters with exclusive and private adventures to whet your appetite and discover the roots of your destination.
Borough Market in Southwark has a claim to being the oldest of all the London markets, still trading on its original 1276 site. Brilliant splashes of colour, different aromas and a general bustle of activity greet your senses as you enter and with plenty of foods to sample it is a culinary treasure trove.
Many of the stall holders in the market and adjacent shops offer talks, books, samples and tips on their area of foodie expertise. From Gastrotours to Tea Tastings let Dream Escape help you find a foodie experience to suit your palate.
Look out for the bell in Middle Road in the market. Traditionally from 1857, a bailiff used to ring a bell to announce the start and the end of the day's trading .
Do a spot of Set-Jetting: the market appeared on the big screen in Bridget Jones's Baby; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
London is obviously the place to be this week as some of the Dream Escape team also enjoyed exploring the city and discovering new experiences and beautiful properties. From a private tour of the Cabinet War Rooms to a masterclass in smoking cocktails and champagne sobrage. Much fun was had by all. A huge thank you to Alex and everyone at Red Carnation Hotels for looking after us so perfectly.
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Happy Sunday Everyone! ....some of the Dream Escape team are enjoying London at its very finest this weekend. Fun in the sun😎.
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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. 🌹
