PRECISION-CRAFTED EXPERIENCES
Celebrating 20Years of Curated LuxuryTravel
Discover our story, meet the team behind the magic, and explore how we craft extraordinary experiences through imagination, precision, and trusted partnerships.
THE ART OF EXCEPTIONAL
Dream Escape is more than a luxury travel company - it is a design house for immersive experiences. We believe in the transformative power of travel, where every journey becomes a canvas for storytelling, emotion, and connection.
We design with intention, driven by imagination and inspired by our clients. Each experience is curated with care, crafted to engage and uplift, and rooted in authenticity. We collaborate with the finest partners, artisans, and visionaries to deliver moments that are as meaningful as they are memorable.
• We are dreamers and designers.
• We are storytellers and strategists.
• We are curators of the extraordinary.
Dream Escape is where luxury meets legacy and every journey becomes a story worth telling.
OUR PILLARS
• Imagine - We unlock the power of imagination to create journeys that redefine expectations and awaken curiosity.
• Inspire - We craft experiences that stir emotion, spark intrigue, and leave lasting impressions.
• Curate - We design with precision and passion, tailoring every detail to reflect authenticity, elegance, and meaning.
OUR STORY
Dream Escape began 20 years ago as a shared dream between David Tobin and Holly Mackie - to redefine travel as something deeply personal, thoughtfully curated, and flawlessly executed. What began as their vision in 2005 has grown into a trusted brand with a team of experienced professionals dedicated to marketing, travel design, guiding, and creating unforgettable guest experiences.
Built on Vision. Refined through experience.
DREAM ESCAPE INCLUDES:
• Dream Event – our corporate and specialist events company
• Dream Insight – a strategic marketing consultancy supporting luxury travel and hospitality brands.
• Dream Escape Magazine – a luxury lifestyle and travel publication for travel advisors and their clients.
THE ART OF THE JOURNEY
At Dream Escape, every journey is a quiet masterpiece, curated with precision, shaped by intuition, and brought to life by our team of design curators and dedicated guides. From the first conversation to the final farewell, we orchestrate seamless experiences that feel effortless yet unforgettable.
We handle every detail - so advisors can focus on the dream, not the logistics...
Through our trusted network, guests gain private access to iconic landmarks, hidden enclaves, and cultural moments rarely seen. Whether it’s a castle stay, a whisky tasting, or a celebration beneath ancient oaks, each experience is tailored to reflect what matters most to the traveller.
OUR SIGNATURE TOUCH POINTS
• Bespoke FIT and chauffeur-guided touring
• Multi-generational journeys and intimate escapes
• Exclusive-use properties and handpicked stays
• Celebrations, castle stays, and private events
• VIP access to prestigious occasions
• Specialist themes: golf, whisky, gardens, ancestral, equestrian, cinematic
• Incentives, board meetings, and corporate retreats.
PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE
Dream Escape is proud to collaborate with the world’s most respected travel consortia and agencies. These relationships are built on trust, shared values, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
TRAVEL CONSORTIA & AGENCY GROUPS INCLUDE:
• Virtuoso
• Signature Travel Network
• Serendipians
• Ensemble
• Internova Travel Group
• Travel Experts
• Cadence
• Gifted Travel Network
• Avenue Two
• Brownell
RECENT AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
• Condé Nast Traveller Top Travel Specialist
• Travel + Leisure “A-List” Travel Advisor
• Brownell MVP Award for Excellence
• Virtuoso Ultra-Luxe Community Partner
• In 2023, 2024 & 2025 Dream Escape was shortlisted for the Virtuoso Ultra-Luxe Community Partner Award.
The team maintains an active trade show presence, including participation in major events such as ILTM and PURE
DREAM ESCAPE MAGAZINE
Our bi-annual publication designed for travel advisors and their clients. Each issue offers curated insights into the UK and Ireland - highlighting seasonal experiences, cultural moments, and exclusive opportunities.
• We feature a blend of high-profile brands, independent artisans, and hidden gems -integrating them into our travel designs and showcasing them in ways that spark ideas and build connection.
• Our article content is optimised, shareable and distributed online and through monthly e-newsletters, digital magazines and social media coverage. dreamescapemagazine.com
• Sign up to our e-newsletter to stay informed or get in touch with the marketing team for editorial and advertising opportunities.
MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION REACH
• Travel Consortia & Agencies
An impressive global contact list, including our 16,000+ database of travel advisors, key travel consortia, tourist boards, travel writers and high net-worth individuals.
• Print Copies
Dream Escape Magazine achieves an estimated print readership of 5,000+ per issue - and copies can be found on media walls in London Heathrow Airport, and throughout luxury hotels and properties across the world.
• Digital Platforms
The digital version of Dream Escape Magazine generates digital reads of over 15,000+ per issue, available on American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Readly, Press Reader, and ISSUU.
• Online and Social
Article content is optimised and distributed online and through monthly e-newsletters and social media coverage. leading digital publishing platform ISSUU, reaching another potential 80+million readers.
HOW WE DESIGN CLIENT TRIPS
Dream Escape will work with you to provide a truly unique and special itinerary, from tee times on worldfamous golf courses, whisky tastings in private distilleries to specialised private tours and boat charters. Whether your clients are looking for a flexible individual programme or a special event to mark an unforgettable milestone we take care of every detail.
• Email our Travel Design Team and we will get back to you within 24 hours Monday-Friday (48hrs over a weekend) to discuss your requirements and generally get to know one another. We are always available to have a conversation with travel advisors and their clients together. Once we have a good feel for your or your clients travel style, expectations and budget together with preferred destination and dates, we will start work on an exciting itinerary for you.
• When you are 100% happy with the proposed itinerary our Guest Experience Team will take care of every detail – including everything that needs to be booked, reserved, fine-tuned and arranged. Our tailor-made approach still applies even when clients have arrived in the country.
OUR TEAM
Dream Escape is powered by a dedicated team of over 20 creative planners and seasoned travel professionals, all united by a shared commitment to exceptional service. With more than 175 years of combined expertise, we continue to set the benchmark for luxury travel across the UK and Ireland
LEADERSHIP
David Tobin
Owner & CEO david@dreamescape.co.uk
Holly Mackie Owner holly@dreamescape.co.uk
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Sally Maitland
Executive PA to David & Holly smaitland@dreamescape.co.uk
FINANCE
Gordon Donald Director of Finance gordon@dreamescape.co.uk
Finlay Mann
Finance Executive finlay@dreamescape.co.uk or finance@dreamescape.co.uk
MARKETING
Sue Morris
Associate Director & Head of Marketing sue@dreamescape.co.uk
Sarah Butler
Marketing Manager sarah@dreamescape.co.uk
DESIGN CURATION
Kirsty Hoskins
Associate Director & Head of Curated Travel kirsty@dreamescape.co.uk
Michael Davis Curated Travel Designer michael@dreamescape.co.uk
Nicki Thomson Senior Curated Travel Designer nicki@dreamescape.co.uk
Susie Little
Senior Curated Travel Designer susie@dreamescape.co.uk
Debra Devlin Curated Travel Designer debra@dreamescape.co.uk
Greta Boothroyd-Pasin Senior Curated Travel Executive greta@dreamescape.co.uk
Michelle Clancy Senior Curated Travel Executive michelle@dreamescape.co.uk
Jenny Mitchell Curated Travel Designer jenny@dreamescape.co.uk
Daelin Roberts
Curated Travel Designer daelin@dreamescape.co.uk
Rosie Peattie
Client Relationship Manager rosie@dreamescape.co.uk
Sally Strange
Client Relationship Manager sally@dreamescape.co.uk
PRODUCT
Louise Murray
Associate Director & Head of Product and Partnerships louise@dreamescape.co.uk
DREAM EVENT
Karen Murray Head of Events kmurray@dream-event.co.uk
Karen Darlow Head of Curated Elite Travel karen@dreamescape.co.uk
US SALES REPRESENTATION
Rebecca Slater
Rebecca Recommends info@r-recommends.com