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It isn't only tour operators' websites that offer bargain holidays. For the best deals, you have to look farther afield. [Of the] luxury hotel specialists... boutique agent i-escape has a regularly updated deals category on its site, searchable by both destination and month.
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We're thrilled to announce that we are the
winners of "Best Accommodation Website" in the 2010 TravelMole
Awards for the Travel and Tourism Industry.
We were one of 3 accommodation websites shortlisted by thousands of
readers, which were then examined and judged by a panel of travel
experts - and the award presented to us in a London ceremony on 17
June 2010.
Director Laila Ram, who collected the award, said "We're delighted
that our recent redesign has obviously hit the target, and we'll
continue rolling out more improvements over the coming months...
the web is a fast-evolving arena and, rest assured, we won't rest
on our laurels".
See a
3-minute video of the winners
For independent bookings, i-escape.com offers detailed, insightful reviews of an impressive selection of small-scale and chic French hotels.
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We're delighted to discover that we've been shortlisted
for the Good Web Guide "Website of the Year 2009", in which sites
are nominated and voted for by readers of this respected guide. The
final award is made by a panel of judges. As one of only 3 travel
websites, i-escape.com was hailed for "helping discerning
independent travellers to find and book exciting and unusual places
to stay across the world."
See the full
shortlist here
i-escape.com is an excellent site for the independent traveller, with great boutique hotels options.
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Keeping your eye on your budget doesn't mean you have to sacrifice
luxury or choose second-rate destinations when you go away, says
w&h travel guru Jane Hayward.
[In Venice] doubles at the Novecento cost from £137 B&B -
look for 15% off for early booking via i-escape.com, a neat little
site that digs out bargain boutiques worldwide.
Marie Claire (October 2009)
Travel Insider: The latest weekend breaks and stylish
getaways.
With designer lodges, a sensational desert landscape and no jet
lag, Namibia is a good choice for a winter adventure. Check out
i-escape.com for the best places to stay, from tented camps to
elegant B&Bs, starting at £64 a night for two.
Online resources for the picky traveler
Finding hotel and destination information across a barrage of
online sources ... can be an exhaustive and overwhelming exercise,
particularly for those of us who like to tread off the beaten path,
without compromising comfort, vibe or aesthetics.
I’ve come to realize that exploration and adventure and
comfortable chic are not mutually exclusive concepts in the travel
space, they’re just a little more difficult to find. Here are
two travel sites that seem to have a similar sensibility to
mine.
i-escape – offers a nice selection of “Hip
Hideaways and Boutique Hotels.”
36 Hours – NY Times – an excellent resource for
tapping into the local zeitgeist... though the 36-hour time period
seems a bit ambitious for this traveler.
How to make your money stretch further when you go on holiday to
Spain this summer:
- For an excellent selection of characterful accommodation,
from b&bs to boutique hotels, try i-escape.com
Watching the pennies doesn't have to mean staying in soulless budget hotels. Take a look at i-escape.com's new recession-chic guide to Europe's hottest hotels, villas and boutique B&Bs for under £100 a night. Casa Sibarita, a stylish 19th-century Spanish townhouse, near Valencia, is just a short drive from the beach, offering rooms at £44 B&B per night all this year. Find this hotel and others on www.i-escape.com
Back to topWithout a doubt i-escape is one of our absolute favorite travel websites. We have used it to plan trips to Thailand, Vietnam and Croatia. The recommendations were all perfect – exactly what we were looking for. When I have the time and the money I will find all of the accommodations for my next big family trip through i-escape. I am thinking Greece or Uruguay next time around…two places I love!
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From hip replacements to hip hotels
Once, the only parties associated with Madeira were the blue-rinse
coach variety, but with a raft of new stylish places to stay the
volcanic island is finally starting to rock...
Nick Maes travelled with i-escape.com. i-escape.com features
fine hotels on Madeira, including:
Estalagem da Ponta do Sol
Summer Place
The Vine
Best for Hotel Reviews:
Who should you trust to pass judgement on a hotel? If you belive in
the 'wisdom of crowds' go to TripAdvisor.co.uk, which boasts some
20 million reviews. If, on the other hand, you think that
professional reviewers make better judges, try i-escape.com ...
which caters to the boutique hotel market.
There are plenty of boutique hotels to be found in Madrid; i-escape offers the newest and funkiest ones.
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Turkey
For a cosy holiday home with lots of character, book into one of
the Terrace
Houses, three 19th-century cottages in the hill town of
Sirince, six miles from Ephesus. The little buildings have been
carefully renovated with reclaimed marble basins, wooden sleigh
beds and lovely lighting, including Chinese lanterns and
wrought-iron chandeliers. A week in peak season costs £630,
accommodation only, for a cottage sleeping up to four, with a local
gift, for i-escape guests.
4. www.i-escape.com
The site describes itself as "an independent, highly researched
interactive travel guide and free online booking service". A user
describes it as: "Everything Lastminute.com should have been -
intimate, high-quality recommendations, a lovely brand experience."
Think recession-busting holidays are all youth hostels and camping? Think again. i-escape.com has launched an online Recession-Chic guide featuring Europe's hottest hotels, villas and boutique B&Bs for under £100 a night. How about a stay at the charming Casa Sibarita, a 19th-century house in the town of Rafelguaraf near Valencia, Spain, for £47 per room per night? That even includes breakfast. Book any of the places on the list through i-escape.com and you could also receive discounts and gifts on arrival
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The website i-escape has cherry picked its favourite spots. It's
such a good list, we've republished it.
Holidaying in 2009 is all about getting the most for your money,
but that doesn’t have to mean bunking down in a hostel,
pitching a leaky tent or checking into a soulless budget hotel.
Here's the pick from the larders of i-escape - all offers include a
gift.
If you are looking for a stylish hideaway there's more than 1000 options on here, and it even has affordable hotels too. Each hotel comes with at least 21 images and highs and lows about the property, plus there's maps and advice on restaurants and activities.
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Marie Claire (September 2010) - 18th August 2010
In Tarifa, El Escondite del Viento is a quiet, brightly-coloured six-room haven - book through i-escape.com where you'll find more great hotels in the area.
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