"Websitet i-escape har gjort det til sit speciale at hjælpe rejsende med at finde helt særlige overnatningsmuligheder rundt om i verden. Rejsemagasinet Explorer faldt for det lækre website og viser her et udvalg af de unikke muligheder."

i-escape has made it its specialty to help travelers find unique accommodations around the world. Travel magazine Explorer fell for this lovely website and shows here a selection of unique places.

"Den hippe og moderne rejsende, der er træt af pakkeløsninger og turister i flok, lægger både tid, kræfter og passion i jagten på den helt særlige hoteloplevelse. Websitet www.i-escape.com har samlet spektakulære og enestående overnatningssteder, der graver sig dybt ind i hjertet og efterlader et lille stykke af verden i den besøgende. Her findes ingen kædehoteller og all inclusive resorts, men derimod små unikke steder med masser af sjæl og atmosfære. Der er alt fra øko-bjerghytter, familiære guesthouses og træhuse gemt i junglen til storslåede historiske paladser og private udlejningsejendomme, der alle byder på mindeværdige oplevelser ud over det sædvanlige. Et ekstra plus er, at samtlige muligheder værner om den lokale natur og kulturarv."

Hip and modern travelers who are tired of packages and crowds of tourists invest lots of time, effort and passion in pursuit of the unique hotel experience. www.i-escape.com has put together some spectacular and unique accommodations that dig deep into the heart and leave a small piece of the world in the visitor. There are no chain hotels and all inclusive resorts, but rather small, unique places with lots of soul and atmosphere: everything from eco-mountain huts, guesthouses and wooden houses hidden in the jungle to magnificent historical palaces and private rental properties, all offering memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. An added plus is that they all cherish the local natural and cultural heritage.

"FORDELE
- Det er muligt at søge på en lang række kriterier som destination, interesser, sæson eller udvidet multisøgning som et usædvanligt sted til at holde forretningsseminar eller bryllupsrejse eller bare et sted, der er unikt, sjovt og endda billigt.
- Sitet er lækkert og stemningsfuldt, og det er nemt at navigere rundt.
- Priserne vises i realtid, så der er ingen overraskende gebyrer. Det er desuden muligt at få priserne vist i danske kroner."

HIGHS
- It is possible to search on a wide range of criteria such as destination, interests, seasonal or an extended multi-search, such as an unusual place to hold business seminar or honeymoon or just a place that is unique, fun and even inexpensive.
- The site is beautiful to look at, and easy to navigate.
- Prices are displayed in real time, so there are no surprise fees. It is also possible to have prices shown in Danish kroner.

"When I-Escape say they've 'done the hard work for you', they're rather underselling themselves... Carefully selected and reviewed, the site lists more than 1,200 small hotels, lodges and house rentals across 45 countries."

"Een van de meest interessante websites om toffe hotelletjes op te speuren, is de Engelse i-escape. Enkele jaren geleden was dat nog een compacte website met een handvol bestemmingen. Tegenwoordig is het portfolio erg uitgebreid en vind je er een selectie van vaak erg betaalbare logeeradressen tot luxueuzere opties over gans de wereld.

"Alle hotels worden door onafhankelijke journalisten of schrijvers bezocht en zelfs de negatieve puntjes van het adres staan ook vermeld. Bij 'highs' lees je waarom je naar deze plek moet afreizen en bij 'lows' krijg je soms waarschuwingen zoals 'er is weinig parkeerplaats' of 'het hotel is meer geschikt voor koppels dan voor mensen die willen feesten'. Dingen die je best weet voor je boekt, kortom.

"I-escape is perfect voor wie snel kleinschalige logies zoekt en daar onmiddellijk en zonder veel geklik alle achtergrondinfo wil over te weten komen."

One of the most interesting websites for cool hotels. A few years ago it was a small website with a handful of destinations. Nowadays it is an extensive portfolio with a selection of very affordable hotels to more luxurious options all over the world.

All are visited by independent journalists or writers and even the negative points of the address are listed. In ' highs ' you read why you should travel to this place and in ' lows ' you get warnings such as ' the hotel is more suited for couples than for people who want to party '. Things you should know before you book, in short.

i-escape is perfect for those looking for small-scale accommodation quickly and immediately with all the background info you would like to know.

"J’en profite pour partager avec vous une adresse formidable pour trouver des hôtels branchés et pas toujours hors de prix : i-escape.com. Ce site anglais répertorie des dizaines de lieux confidentiels et design, livre un avis très honnête sur chacun d’entre eux et garantie un prix non majoré voire même négocié à la baisse. De quoi rêver dès aujourd’hui à ses futures vacances…"

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Lili Barbery-Coulon, Beauty Editor of French Vogue

"Web-based travel expert features over 130 stylish boutique hotels and B&Bs countrywide, with professional independent reviews. Particularly strong in Andalucia and Mallorca. Booking service if required."

"i-escape offers detailed, insightful reviews of dozens of typically small-scale and chic places to stay in France."

"You're not the only one who is confused. Since the first Hilton opened in 1925, chain hotels conquered the world. The term "boutique" was coined to describe the small, individual and often quirky properties that started to spring up in the 1980s to counteract the extreme predictability of the big groups. Blakes, in South Kensington, London, was one of the first.

"Trouble is, every Tom, Dick and Harry hotelier has jumped on the bandwagon, and now you'll find 200-room chain hotels that claim to be 'boutique'. Which, clearly, they're not. For good examples of what boutique should be, try websites such as mrandmrssmith.com, chicretreats.com, i-escape.com and luxique.com."

"My favourite website is i-escape.com, which I often look at just when I need to escape and relax mentally, even if it's only for 10 minutes. I don't spend a lot of time surfing the web, but this is the one site that I keep coming back to."
Richard Geoffroy, Chef de Cave at Dom Perignon

"Online hotel bookings have rocketed in the last five years. Amanda Statham reveals the key players, and how to get the best for your buck.

#2: i-escape.com

The site
Has a much smaller offer than the big boys, but it’s gaining a good reputation among the jet set. It’s popularity comes from first-hand reviews of more than 1,200 small hotels, lodges and hip house rentals across 45 countries, which have been handpicked and visited by expert reviewers. The portfolio covers all budgets (from under £50 per room to over £500) and all types, from five-star city hotels to beach villas and tented safari camps. And if you want further help planning your trip, you can call or email one of i-escape’s team.

USP
Trustworthy, first-hand reviews and a highly selective portfolio of hotels.

Best for…
Anyone that doesn’t have time to wade through endless lists of mediocre hotels and wants the best of the bunch instantly."

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i-escape was delighted to be awarded 'Best Travel Agent' in the Guardian and Observer Travel Awards 2010 held in Cardiff Castle on 9th October.

Up against the likes of Expedia, Thomas Cook, Lastminute.com and Mr & Mrs Smith, we were thrilled to come joint first with Travel Counsellors (a Bolton based network of agents working by phone from home). We both acheived a 99.6% score, the highest rating out of all the 22 reader-voted categories. In their article naming the winners, The Guardian summed up i-escape as:

"a free accommodation booking service with a fantastic website showcasing the world's most gorgeous places to stay, from small stylish boutique hotels to eco lodges"

A big thank you to all you Guardian and Observer readers!

We're thrilled to have been voted among the top 10 travel websites by readers of the illustrious Conde Nast Traveller Magazine. Participants were asked to "nominate your favourite website for researching or booking a trip" and then rate them for various criteria, including 'accommodation' and 'news content'. We came 6th, with 79%. Onwards and upwards next year!

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We're delighted to learn that we have been shortlisted in the Best Accommodation-Only Website category for these prestigious industry awards, which are judged by a panel of business leaders and travel experts.


They are in their 4th year and previous winners include EasyJet, Tripadvisor and Travelsupermarket, so the pedigree is good. Keep your fingers crossed for us on 28th September when the winners are announced!

"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."

"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."

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

"With its impressively detailed reviews, www.i-escape.com is a great resource for independent bookings – if you're after a small, stylish hotel or guesthouse in Andalusia, Majorca, Ibiza, the Canaries, Barcelona or Madrid."

"For independent bookings, i-escape.com offers detailed, insightful reviews of an impressive selection of small-scale and chic French hotels."

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."

"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."