TOP 5 ROMANCE Add a little romance to your life with our top 5 romantic destinations. LIGHT A SKY LANTERN ON THE BEACH IN THAILAND Traditional sky lanterns are launched across Thailand for celebrations and to bring good luck, and there’s no better way to mark a special occasion than to launch your own lantern in to the night sky. Made out of rice paper and a bamboo frame, the lanterns can drift for miles in a breeze before gently returning to the ground once the candle has gone out. The most popular time to launch a sky lantern is during the Loi Krathong festival in November, but lanterns are available in most beach resorts year-round – our suggestion would be to head for Krabi , and watch your lantern rise above a backdrop of island and outcrops of Phang Nga Bay. HOT AIR BALLOON OVER THE MASAI MARA, KENYA A safari is a special travel experience, and a balloon ride over the plains of Africa is truly something else – a real ‘once in a lifetime’ experience when the roma...

It’s been a crazy year of travel already this year for the Escape Worldwide team. The team has been far and wide looking at hotels, resorts, cities, checking out the beaches and of course testing the local beers! So far this year we have been to: ·          Sydney and most of New South Wales ·          Jamaica ·          Japan (Osaka, Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto by bullet train) ·           Cuba (Havana, Vinales Valley, Santa Clara, Trinidad, Ceinfuegos, Remedios and Varadero) ·          Abu Dhabi ·          Ras Al Khaimah ·          Dubai ·          Orlando All this before June, so what’s next for the rest of the year, well th...

Hi all, Just a real quick note, as a Kuoni Specialist Agent in the UK we have been given some great holiday deals flying with Etihad Airway, check em out: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/offers/Kuoni%20and%20Etihad%20Exclusive.pdf Cheers Darren Escape Worldwide - Home of Long Haul Holidays http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk

Hi All, Check out some great holiday ideas and offers we have this week: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Mar11b2.html Makadi Bay - Palace Family Star Probably one of the best value options this week is to the Red Sea in Egypt with some amazing kids price....only £399 per child , even in school holidays! Have a look if you don't believe me - http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/prices/offers/egypt9.PDF We've got plenty of other offers so why note check out the newsletter....or go to http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/ for more great family holiday ideas! Happy travelling Darren Escape Worldwide - Home of great holidays

Hi all, Another week and some more great holiday ideas, this time for travelling between April and June: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/top/ideas2011b2.html APRIL - Touring China in the Spring Spring is an ideal time to visit China, avoiding the extremities of winter and summer, and an escorted tour is the perfect way to take in this fascinating country. Visit historic Beijing, modern Shanghai and the Terracotta Warriors at Xi'an, along with the Yangtze River, Giant Pandas and other highlights. Our tours are fully inclusive, with all flights, hotels and transport, sightseeing and even your visa included in the price! Tour Ideal For Nights Prices from WONDERS OF CHINA - Perfect Introduction-  14nts - £2569 pp CHINA DELIGHTS - Superb Scenery & History - 18nts - £2589 pp CHINA HIGHLIGHTS -  Comprehensive Value - 25nts - £2989 pp HOLIDAY IDEAS TO CHINA MAY - Fly-Drive to Cuba A fly-drive is the perfect way to see Cuba, and...

Hi fellow travellers, Fed up with the rubbish summer we've had, us to so this week we've been putting together a list of great holidays that will let you remember what the sun looks like! Check them out: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Sep10a2.html A great, cheap option is a week in the sun in Hurghada  in Egypt . This offer gives you a week in the sun for only £539 per person staying on an all inclusive basis at the 4* Mercure Hurghada . This lovely hotel is set right on the beach and give great snorkeling opportunities and as as time to relax and be waited on! With a great all inclusive package it's perfect for a week away! We've also got a great holiday  to one of our favorite places Zanzibar . Zanzibar  has some of the most stunning beaches in the world and great friendly people. A great option is the Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort  which offers a great level of accommodation, with a comprehensive all inclusive package for only...

Karen recently spent a week in Taba , on the shores of the Red Sea – “Taba is a great place for chilling out for a week or two in the sun – there’s very little there apart from some exceptionally nice hotels, mostly situated on the beach, a dive centre and great weather, perfect! We spent a week at the newest hotel in Taba Heights , the 5* Intercontinental, which is an excellent hotel with a great tapas bar on the lagoon, and did a trip to Petra and a trip to Cairo from there, although I would quite happily have done nothing for the week! I think there will be more hotels there in the next few years as it is a purpose-built resort that is growing quickly, so if you are looking for peace and quiet now is the time to go! My friend and I tried our hand at snorkeling, which is fantastic in the Red Sea , and most people there were raving about the diving and reeling off the names of the fish they had seen. Not being a swimmer diving isn’t for me, and I felt I saw a lot of these fish...

Hi fellow travellers, This week we've been looking at our favourite hotels in Zanzibar : http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/special/znzmar102.html I have been fortunate enough to visit Zanzibar a few time and every time have been totally amazed by it's beauty and charm. Zanzibar is a perfect place for a total break, total relaxation in quality accommodation, with good service and the most stunning of settings! Zanzibar has a great range of beach hotels and the following are just a couple of my personal favourite: The beautiful Planhotel Neptune Pwani is a stunning property set right on a stunning stretch of beach. The hotel has a great range of facilities include a huge swimming pool with a great swim up bar, spacious lush gardens and many eating and drinking options. The rooms are large and spacious and well furnished. The Planhotel Neptune Pwani is a great all-round options for families, couples and groups alike, with a great all inclusive package. In comple...

Hi fellow travellers, Getting pretty feed up with the snow and really need some sun? Then check out our latest news letter: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/special/2010cmbmleb.html This weeks it features some great beach holidays and tours to Sri Lanka , which has a fascinating mix of golden beaches, miles of them, and a rich diverse culture. I did a tour of Sri Lanka a while back and it was simply amazing, I particularly enjoyed visiting the tea plantations and factories , I've not looked at my daily cuppa in the same light since. Sri Lanka has mile upon mile of rich golden beaches on which to chil out on...perfect! We're also featuring some great holidays to the Maldives , which is a true tropical paradise. I was fortunate enough to stay at the Taj Exotica , which is a simply stunning islands with soft white sands and the most amazing coloured sea, heaven! Or why not combining both of them! Happy travelling! Darren We have tons of other great long-haul h...

Hi fellow travellers, We have a bit of a Thailand week this week! Check out some of the great special offers we have: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Jan10a2.html My particular favorite is the Evason Hotel in Hua Hin in one of their Pool Villas. I stayed here last year and the hotels is simply beautiful and the pool villas are pretty special. It was brilliant waking up to the sunshine and then straight into my own private pool for a dip before room service delivered the breakfast....bliss! Thailand is such a FAB place.... check out some of the other great place that you can visit: http://www.thaiescapes.co.uk . Thailand not for you, then check out the other great places we feature and have also visited: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk Happy travelling! Darren

Hi again fellow travellers, another week and some more holiday ideas for 2010: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/special/2010balib.html This week we are focusing on the magical island of Bali . Bali 's combination of beautiful beaches, fantastic food, friendly people, great shopping and accessible culture make it a perfect destination for a beach holiday. Head to the resort of Nusa Dua for quality hotels, Sanur for an excellent choice of restaurants, Kuta Beach for vibrant nightlife or laid-back Seminyak for a stylish, relaxing stay - all combined with great value for money! When I was in Bali last I staying in the resort of Sanur , at the lovely Bali Hyatt which is a lovely spacious hotel, on a great beach! It's also very easy to combine Bali , with another destination such as Kuala Lumpur , Singapore or Hong Kong. Check out some options: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/asia/destin/Bali3.shtml Bali not for you, then check out other great holidays we can off...

Hi fellow travellers, Winter is truly here so why not get away. Check out our latest offers and ideas: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Oct09e2.html This weeks newsletter features some photos and a blog following Karen's recent visit to India. Get to experience the amazing Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Amber Fort and more through Karen's pictures. More blogs to follow! Or why not a safari in Kenya, now this is a truly memorable holiday. Latest time I was in Kenya, I same a cheetah and her 2 cubs amongst loads of other animals. What ever you decide to do.......happy travelling! Darren http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk

Hi fellow travellers, the following is a like to our latest special offers: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/sep09c2.html We have a great offer to the stunning Maldives . I was there last year and it is a truly amazing place with powered white sand and crystal clear waters…..paradise! We also have a good deal on a Kenya safari…. I have been to Kenya before and it is a brilliant place for a safari….. Have just got back from a safari in Tanzania and also a short stay in Zanzibar so watch this space for my blogs! Happy travelling! Darren

Hi all, We have some great holiday offers to Pattaya in Thailand, Cairo in Egypt and a great tour of Vietnam this week. Check them out: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Sep09b2.html I was fortunate enough to go to Vietnam last year and it is a truly amazing place. The people are so open and friendly, which is surprising considering their checkered history. The food is great and there is so much to see and do. I loved Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), it's a mad place with motorcycles all over the place and it is a true challenge just to cross the road! Cairo is another great place and when I came up to the Pyramids at Giza was pleasantly surprise to see that they didn't disappoint ! Happy travelling! Darren

Mark discovered how Thailand’s party resort, Pattaya, is full of excitement and interest, day and night. “Pattaya is one few parts of Thailand I hadn’t previously visited, so on a recent trip to Bangkok and Phuket I decide to make the short journey across from the capital to see what all the fuss is about! My whole trip to Thailand was only for four nights, so I extended by 24 hours just to get a feel for the place. Pattaya’s a fairly large place – you’ll often see it described as a city on the beach – and unlike some of Thailand’s other beach resorts such as Phuket or Koh Samui that have their resort areas spread out, Pattaya is all in one location, giving it the feel of a bustling, lively, exciting location. If you want to chill out and relax on holiday, this place may not be for you, but if you want fun-filled days with water sports, shopping and excursions, and exciting evenings of tasty Thai cuisine and lively nightlife, Pattaya is perfect! I stayed just to the north of Pattaya’s ...

Hi fellow travellers! Check out our latest special offers: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Sep09a2.html This week we have a great tour of China from only £989 per person. The tour is a great introduction to this amazing country and is exceptional value as it includes all your meals, tours and even your visa! (if you're a UK passport holder that is!) Alternatively why not Zanzibar! This is a simply stunning island with amazing beaches and top quality hotels! Whilst you're there you should pay a visit to fascinating Stone Town! In fact I love the place and am going back again in a couple of weeks! Why not check out some of the great holidays we offer at: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk Happy travelling! Darren

Hi fellow travellers! Our latest newsletter focuses on various food experiences our staff have encountered during their travels. From Satay in Malaysia to Lamb and Date stew in Muscat, we’ve had some fun trying out the local grub! Check it out: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/top/food.html More details of our various culinary delights can also be found on our website: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/escape/top/food.html Bye for now! Darren

Hi everyone, Blimey another week has pasted already, where does the time go? Anyway, check out this weeks great long haul holiday offers: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Aug09c2.html Some great destinations this week, with probably one of my fav, Cuba fly drives. Cuba is an amazing place and the best way to do it is on a fly drive! Also we have a great Bali and Kuala Lumpur twin centre offer, chill out in gorgeous Bali before shopping for bargains in KL! Happy travelling everyone! Darren

Karen recently went to San Francisco with British Airways on a work educational (someone has to!) and flew out in Business Class and back in First Class, to fully test their in-flight service. “I’ve seen quite a bit of the world since I started working at Escape Worldwide, but never flown in any class other than economy, so this was a completely new experience and one I thoroughly enjoyed, as you can imagine! The difference between Economy and Business Class is very impressive, and I can now appreciate why people are willing to pay quite a lot of money for it - the main difference being the fact you can get a decent night’s sleep! There are about 20 seats in Club World (British Airway’s Business Class service) in pairs which are next to each other, but the two people are facing each other. There’s a screen in between the two seats if you wish to put this up for extra privacy – personally, my neighbour was such a pleasure to chat to that I didn’t feel the need for the extra privacy! The...

Check out Escape Worldwides latest holiday ideas: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Jul09d2.html We have some great holiday ideas to Thailand and Egypt. Also Tanzania is a great place for an amazing safari. Why not stop by: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk