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The Escape Artist Creating Tailored Travel Packages is my craft.✈ With 12 years experience, I ensure the best possib
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✈️🌍 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙍𝙏: Anyone can book a flight or hotel online nowadays, so why do you need a travel agent? The fundament...
17/04/2024

✈️🌍 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙍𝙏: Anyone can book a flight or hotel online nowadays, so why do you need a travel agent?

The fundamental skill of a good travel consultant comes from careful planning and advice from years of experience, which is required before booking anything.

Due to popular demand, we now offer 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

Allowing you to 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 but will also give you the freedom to book your travel requirements however you like.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:

👩🏽‍💻 One-on-one online consultation.
⭐ Personalised travel recommendations tailored to your interests and budget.
🗺Expert advice on the best routes, areas to stay, and hotels.
✈ Pricing options for flights, accommodation, etc.
📃 Advice on visas, pre-travel authorisations or other compulsory travel documentation.

Don't Google ideas for your travel dreams and scroll through pages of hotel reviews. 🙇🏽‍♂

👌🏽𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 and contact The Escape Artist to book a consultation today!

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲! 💰

Book your VIP Travel Online Consultation for just R750 (regular price: R1,000).

⏰This is a LIMITED-TIME offer, so don't delay!

Book your dream escape today!

Please email me at [email protected] today to schedule your consultation. ☎✈🌍

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: Making a travel booking is optional. You pay for our time and expertise.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘆? I use the word fantasy here because a travel dream is, in my view, a goal, while fantasy is...
10/04/2024

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘆?

I use the word fantasy here because a travel dream is, in my view, a goal, while fantasy is often something we don't allow ourselves to believe is possible.

Ever dreamt of taking a year off and travelling around the world with your family?

Well, that is exactly what our clients, the von Bülow family have done.

The Escape Artist helped to plan their flight path and they are currently sailing a yacht around the Caribbean for a few months before heading to Europe.

If you had a large budget and a few months of spare time, where would you escape to?

Let me know 👇

The mystical, Northern Lights are on many a wayfarer’s bucket list. Images of cosy wooden cabins in the snow with glass ...
08/04/2024

The mystical, Northern Lights are on many a wayfarer’s bucket list.

Images of cosy wooden cabins in the snow with glass ceilings, snuggling up to your partner while sipping hot chocolate and staring at the luminous night sky sound utterly romantic!

Two of our clients recently jetted off to Norway (Tromso, the northernmost city in Norway, located in the Arctic Circle) for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and here is what we learnt from their experience:

𝟭: 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀. All across the Arctic, many different factors determine whether or not you can see the Aurora. These include the weather, the aurora’s energy, the moon and light pollution in the area. This is why the term “𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨” is used, as you need to find gaps in the clouds and the right sky conditions.

𝟮: 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿. South Africans are generally not accustomed to this cold weather and cannot imagine being at -15 ℃. Most tour companies will include thermal winter suits because most people do not have sufficient clothes to keep them warm. The cold is not pleasant, so be prepared.

𝟯: 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘆𝗲. What we see can be silvery or even a strange hue of grey or white, and it has something to do with how our eyes see colour at night. A camera sensor has a much more dynamic range of vision in the dark than we do, allowing it to capture the colours better.

𝟰: 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀. There are many other activities to keep you busy during the day.

🦁🐆🦏🐃🐘Shamwari Game Reserve is in the Eastern Cape, a mere hour's drive from Gquberha. There are several lodges, each ind...
07/04/2024

🦁🐆🦏🐃🐘Shamwari Game Reserve is in the Eastern Cape, a mere hour's drive from Gquberha.

There are several lodges, each individually decorated and designed to deliver their own unique experiences.

We recently booked a stunning trip for a family there, they were looking for a 5-star luxury safari and a trip along the Garden Route.

Our clients chose the Riverdene Family Lodge, which is child-friendly and offers several activities for the family to enjoy together.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀:
R11 995 per adult R6 000 per child sharing/per night

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹: 01 April 2024 – September 2024

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
✅Accommodation at Riverdene Family Lodge: luxury room
✅All meals
✅Selected local beverages
✅Game drives
✅Guided Walks
✅Tourism Levy

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
· Premium branded beverages, transfers, laundry, gift boutique purchases, spa treatment and retail, conservation levy

𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
· Prices are subject to availability

Let's plan your Escape! 💛✈🌍

Email [email protected] for more information and book today! ⁣

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻: Western Cape 🇿🇦 We helped Roberto & Wendy create an unforgettable Western Cape adventure with their ...
06/04/2024

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻: Western Cape 🇿🇦

We helped Roberto & Wendy create an unforgettable Western Cape adventure with their international family. See what they had to say about their escape:

"𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘛 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱. 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦!”
-Roberto & Wendy

Need assistance planning your next getaway?

Let's plan your Escape! 💛✈🌍

Email [email protected] for more information and book today! ⁣

🦁🐆🦏🐃🐘We recently booked a stunning trip for a family looking for a 5-star luxury safari and a trip along the Garden Rout...
28/03/2024

🦁🐆🦏🐃🐘We recently booked a stunning trip for a family looking for a 5-star luxury safari and a trip along the Garden Route.

Shamwari Game Reserve is in the Eastern Cape, a mere hour's drive from Gquberha.

There are several lodges, each individually decorated and designed to deliver their own unique experiences.

Our clients chose the Riverdene Family Lodge, which is child-friendly and offers several activities for the family to enjoy together.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀:
R11 995 per adult R6 000 per child sharing/per night

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹: 01 April 2024 – September 2024

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
✅Accommodation at Riverdene Family Lodge: luxury room
✅All meals
✅Selected local beverages
✅Game drives
✅Guided Walks
✅Tourism Levy

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
· Premium branded beverages, transfers, laundry, gift boutique purchases, spa treatment and retail, conservation levy

𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
· Prices are subject to availability

Let's plan your Escape! 💛✈🌍

Email [email protected] for more information and book today!

🇿🇦💛Our beautiful Mother City, Cape Town, is a hot spot for the Escape Artist clientele, especially our international tra...
26/03/2024

🇿🇦💛Our beautiful Mother City, Cape Town, is a hot spot for the Escape Artist clientele, especially our international travellers.

There is so much to do and see, so we recommend you plan an itinerary, mainly if you have limited time. I have compiled some travel tips (see below 👇) based on my experience living in Cape Town.

🚨𝗡𝗕: 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰:
Table Mountain Cableway shuts down for annual maintenance from 15 July - 1 September 2024

It is only March, and we have had to navigate some severe travel adversity. 😮🫣 We share these to warn future travellers ...
21/03/2024

It is only March, and we have had to navigate some severe travel adversity. 😮🫣

We share these to warn future travellers of what 𝗖𝗔𝗡 happen so that they do not fall into the same trap.

1️⃣ 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Even though a client had received a visa to travel to the country, we did not know that one of the pages in his passport had fallen out, and he had used tape to put it back in. Unfortunately, he was turned away at passport control in South Africa and had to renew his passport and visa to travel.

2️⃣ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴?

In these situations, South Africa does not issue new or temporary passports overseas; rather, you are issued an emergency travel document. This means your trip is likely to be cut short because you cannot travel other than to return home. Keep your passport safe and on you at all times when travelling.

3️⃣ 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

Ensure you follow the criteria and ensure the photos adhere to the specifications. This is especially important if you do not have time on your side. Our clients had to re-apply for their visas and make and pay for new appointments.

4️⃣ 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 in order to get a good night's rest before his full day of meetings in Germany. When he sat down, he found that his business-class seat was broken, and he was unable to enjoy the whole flatbed experience. The refund of the upgrade will take up to 21 working days.

For expert guidance and a smooth journey, consider working with a travel agent.

Email us at [email protected] 💛✈🌍

Club Med Ski is now open for their new season.  🇫🇷🏔️⛷️ Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe, giving you the b...
20/03/2024

Club Med Ski is now open for their new season. 🇫🇷🏔️⛷️ Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe, giving you the best chance of snow in the early or late ski season.

🏔️ This famous village connects three valleys and approximately 600 kilometres of slopes, which is great for experienced skiers.

⛷️Beginner skiers will love the roof-covered magic carpets and various green and blue runs.

❄️ There are plenty of non-skiing activities, including a range of toboggan runs for all ages and the fun park at the sports centre. Val Thorens has plenty of entertainment, and the rooms are modern and comfortable.

We recommend Val Thorens for couples, friends and families looking for various snow activities and the best chance of snow. 🏂⛄

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀:
From R49 990 per person sharing.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹: Opening seasons start 1 December 2024

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
✅Flights ex Joburg
✅Return airport transfers
✅7 nights accommodation in a superior room
✅All meals
✅Selected local drinks
✅Ski school and passes

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
· Ski equipment (Approx R4800)

𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
· Ski school runs from Monday to Friday
· Departure on Saturday only. No mid-week departures
· Subject to availability and ROE
· Single supplements apply
· Peak Season rates apply

Let's plan your Escape! 💛✈🌍

Email [email protected] for more information and book today! ⁣

✈️🇦🇺 Where Have We Been in 2023 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲Peter and Catherine spent quality time with their grandkids before sailing on a...
29/12/2023

✈️🇦🇺 Where Have We Been in 2023

𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲

Peter and Catherine spent quality time with their grandkids before sailing on a celebrity cruise. 🤩🛳

Need help planning your next escape?

Email [email protected] for more info!

📢Please Note:

We are closed for n̲e̲w̲ ̲e̲n̲q̲u̲i̲r̲i̲e̲s̲ 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 for some much-needed R&R and time with our families. We look forward to serving you in the new year!

✈️🇮🇹 Where Have We Been in 2023 - 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗹𝘆The Bottari Family celebrated a milestone birthday in Sicily. Need help planning...
27/12/2023

✈️🇮🇹 Where Have We Been in 2023 - 𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗹𝘆
The Bottari Family celebrated a milestone birthday in Sicily.

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We are closed for n̲e̲w̲ ̲e̲n̲q̲u̲i̲r̲i̲e̲s̲ 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 for some much-needed R&R and time with our families. We look forward to serving you in the new year!

✈️🎈Where Have We Been in 2023 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮Gillian and her children stayed in a Cave Hotel and took a magical Hot Air Ballo...
22/12/2023

✈️🎈Where Have We Been in 2023

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮
Gillian and her children stayed in a Cave Hotel and took a magical Hot Air Balloon ride in Cappadocia. 🤩

✈️🌴Where Have We Been in 2023 - 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘂𝘀The Seima family spent their holidays on my favourite Indian Ocean island, Maur...
20/12/2023

✈️🌴Where Have We Been in 2023 - 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘂𝘀

The Seima family spent their holidays on my favourite Indian Ocean island, Mauritius!

✈️🏉Where Have We Been in 2023 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 Brett, Chris, Hannes & Constant at the 𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹and watching the Bokke w...
18/12/2023

✈️🏉Where Have We Been in 2023

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀

Brett, Chris, Hannes & Constant at the 𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹and watching the Bokke win! 🇿🇦🏆

A once-in-a-lifetime experience they'll never forget!

🤩✈🌍 All the places we've been in 2023. 👉🏽🏖️ From the sun-kissed shores of Sydney and Melbourne to the island paradises o...
16/12/2023

🤩✈🌍 All the places we've been in 2023. 👉🏽

🏖️ From the sun-kissed shores of Sydney and Melbourne to the island paradises of the Seychelles, Mauritius, and the Maldives, 2023 was a year of unforgettable escapes with The Escape Artist!

🏙️ We whisked you away on adventures through the vibrant streets of London, the charming villages of Scotland, and the ancient wonders of Athens, Santorini, and Naxos.

☁️🎈 We soared above Cappadocia's fairy chimneys in hot air balloons, cruised the crystal-clear waters of Croatia, and marvelled at the architectural majesty of Istanbul.

But that's not all!

🌆 We painted the town red in New York City, revelled in the island charm of Malta, and experienced the thrills of Orlando's theme parks.

🌴We even ventured further east, soaking up the exotic beauty of Bali and the futuristic allure of Singapore.

Each destination was a unique tapestry of experiences, woven with laughter, wonder, and a touch of magic. We saw breathtaking landscapes, tasted delectable cuisines, and met the kindest people from all corners of the globe.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯. We can't wait to see where we'll take you next year!

P.S. Share your favourite Escape Artist memories in the comments below! We love hearing about your adventures.

P.P.S. Don't forget to tag us in your travel photos for a chance to be featured on our page!

𝟳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 Unlock the secrets to a smoother, more luxurious adventure. 👇🏽Or, let The Escape...
14/12/2023

𝟳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 Unlock the secrets to a smoother, more luxurious adventure. 👇🏽

Or, let The Escape Artist handle the stress!

Email me [email protected] at to ensure your dream vacation becomes a reality in the new year! 🎉

📢Please Note: We are closed for n̲e̲w̲ ̲e̲n̲q̲u̲i̲r̲i̲e̲s̲ 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 for some much-needed R&R and time with our families. We look forward to serving you in the new year!

📢Please Note: We are closed for n̲e̲w̲ ̲e̲n̲q̲u̲i̲r̲i̲e̲s̲ 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 for some much-needed ...
12/12/2023

📢Please Note: We are closed for n̲e̲w̲ ̲e̲n̲q̲u̲i̲r̲i̲e̲s̲ 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 for some much-needed R&R and time with our families.

To our wonderful clients, we thank you for trusting us with your travel plans. Your unwavering support means the world to us.

It's been a remarkable year for our business, and we're incredibly grateful for the opportunity to help people book their dream escapes. ✈️🌍💛

Book your consultation call with me today to ensure your dream vacation becomes a reality in the new year! 🎉

Email [email protected]

🎄✨We wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments.

Check out my Top 7 things to do when visiting Melbourne.  Which ones have you already crossed off your bucket list? ✔1⃣ ...
16/08/2023

Check out my Top 7 things to do when visiting Melbourne. Which ones have you already crossed off your bucket list? ✔

1⃣ 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗸𝗮 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝟴𝟴, a 360-degree viewing platform set atop the Eureka Tower, to get a bird's eye view of the entire city. 🏙

2⃣ 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲, home to some of the city’s best street art. 🎨

3⃣ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. You can find anything from hot jam doughnuts to locally-made soaps and souvenirs here. 🛍

4⃣ The 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 & 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘆 is heavenly for chocolate lovers, and I highly recommend the tasting plate. 🍫🍦

5⃣ The stunning rock formations known as the 𝗧𝘄𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 at the end of the 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 are breathtaking. 🌊

6⃣ 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗩𝗼 𝟯𝗗 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆. This immersive “trick art” exhibit is fun for the whole family. 🧑‍🎨

7⃣ 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆, one of the most visited wine regions in the world. It's only an hour from Melbourne, making it the perfect day trip. 🍷

Need help planning your next Escape? 💛✈🌍

Email us at [email protected] for more information!

I recently had the fantastic opportunity to visit family in Australia. 🤗 🇦🇺 Here are some of my highlights:1⃣ 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮'...
14/08/2023

I recently had the fantastic opportunity to visit family in Australia. 🤗 🇦🇺 Here are some of my highlights:

1⃣ 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 (Calling all nature lovers) 🐨🦘

The trees are dotted with exotic birds. I spotted white 𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘀 and 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 all while out and about on an average day in the suburbs. 𝗞𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 are just as cute and fluffy in real life as in pictures, and I was fortunate enough to see a few of them in the wild. I also had a fantastic experience witnessing a Kangaroo feeding at Bonorong's Wildlife Sanctuary in Hobart, Tasmania.

2⃣ 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲 (Australia's most livable city) 🌃

It is easy to see why Melbourne has been given this prestige accolade with its abundance of 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. I loved the skyline at night and taking a stroll along the Yarra River. The streets are clean, free from litter and well-maintained. The beautiful city of Melbourne has more than 70,000 trees and almost 500 hectares of open space in the form of parks and open spaces, so you never feel claustrophobic.

3⃣ 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘆 (Surfers Paradise) 🏄

My brother lives in Torquay, located 95 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, known as the surfing capital of Australia and the birthplace of iconic brands Rip Curl and Quicksilver. This lovely holiday town has beautiful beaches and plenty of shopping, especially in the outlet stores.

4⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 (Food tourism for the win) 🍝🍦

Melbourne is a true foodie destination, with a 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 from decades of immigration. From Italian and Vietnamese to Greek and Chinese. I found choosing an ice cream flavour challenging because there were too many options.

5⃣ 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 (Cultural and Natural) 🌏

𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝟮𝟬 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁, including iconic locations such as the Sydney Opera House, Uluru-Kata Tjuta and the Great Barrier Reef, and many sites that reflect their unique history. I found the Cascades Female Factory in South Hobart, which housed female convicts, incredibly moving.

Have you been to Australia? What was your favourite part?

Preparing for a family holiday can be stressful, mainly because there is so much to remember. 🚗🗺Here are some tips from ...
28/07/2023

Preparing for a family holiday can be stressful, mainly because there is so much to remember. 🚗🗺

Here are some tips from our recent Spar article on how to minimize pre-holiday anxiety and ensure you relax to the max for your next family vacay.

Read it here 👉 https://savour.spar.co.za/issue-105/travel-how-to-holiday-like-a-pro

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "During our stay in Germany, we visited Berlin and Munich and absolutely loved both! In Berlin, we felt a profound...
12/04/2023

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "During our stay in Germany, we visited Berlin and Munich and absolutely loved both! In Berlin, we felt a profound sense of respect for history, and we were so excited to visit the sites of places we had been learning about for years.

It has a very metropolitan feel to it but is dotted with memorials, statues and archways from an entirely different age.

Munich, on the other hand, blew us away with its architecture and European charm.

It’s a lively city with so much to do and see, and the people are super friendly. Cobbled streets, coffee shops, cathedrals and castles are what you can expect. Overall, we are very happy that we visited Berlin for its historical significance, but Munich was definitely our favourite!

Thanks, Nicola and Nikita!" - Emily and Matt

Our mission is to ensure that exploring the globe is effortless and enjoyable!

Let's plan your Escape! 💛✈🌍

Email Nikita at [email protected] for more information!

Milo recently took to the skies with LIFT Airline ! ✈ He was issued a Paw Pass and got loads of attention from his fello...
11/04/2023

Milo recently took to the skies with LIFT Airline ! ✈

He was issued a Paw Pass and got loads of attention from his fellow passengers. 🐾📄

He had a woof of a time 🐶 and can't wait to fly again!

South Africa should be explored, by foot, by plane, by car and especially by caravanning. 🇿🇦Read my latest article in th...
23/03/2023

South Africa should be explored, by foot, by plane, by car and especially by caravanning. 🇿🇦

Read my latest article in the Spar Savour Magazine on where to find the best spots for your first or next caravanning adventure 🇿🇦

Read it here 👉 https://bit.ly/SparBlogKeepCalmAndCaravan

🗓 Plan your year ahead and make the most of the upcoming public holidays with the Escape Artist Calender. We've highligh...
17/03/2023

🗓 Plan your year ahead and make the most of the upcoming public holidays with the Escape Artist Calender. We've highlighted the public holidays and given you some travel destination tips for each month.

Get your bookings in today and amplify your leave days!

Let's plan your Escape! 💛✈🌍

Email Nicola or Nikita at [email protected]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Thank you so much to Escape Artist for putting a great Holiday together for us. We will never go on a Ski Trip ag...
27/02/2023

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Thank you so much to Escape Artist for putting a great Holiday together for us. We will never go on a Ski Trip again without Club Med. It was value for Money and the kids loved every moment. We cannot wait for the next one this year." - Jurgens Family

✈ Escaped to Club Med Pragelato Ski Resort

Need help planning your next Escape? 💛✈🌍

Simply email Nicola or Nikita at [email protected] for more info.

24/02/2023

Imagine unwinding on the banks of the Zambezi River at the award-winning eco-lodge Tongabezi. 🤩 🐘🦒

This luxury lodge is situated 12 km upstream of the mighty falls and offers you romance and a dash of adventure.

Tranquility surrounds you as you soak in an open-air bubble bath on your room's river-facing deck, you will find it to be the perfect place to connect with an African Sunset and the beautiful Zambezi River. 🌅

A stay at Tongabezi means you will be spoilt with beautiful views as your accommodation is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, you can choose to stay in the birdhouse, treehouse, nuthouse or in one of their river cottages.

Your time at Tongabezi is limited so you won't need to follow an itinerary, but we have listed some inclusive favourites available at the lodge:

🛥 Boat cruise - Experience a safari while cruising along the mighty Zambezi river.
🍹 Sandbar - Sit back and enjoy lunch or sunset drinks in the Zambezi wilderness
🍽 Sampan Dinner - Indulge in pure magic by dining on the beautiful Zambezi River.
🐘 Game Drive - Spend an exciting day in the Mosi-OA-Tuna National Park.

Comment below if this is on your bucket list! 🤩👇

Email Nikita or Nicola at [email protected] to book your African dream.

A couple of years ago I travelled to Zambia. ✈🇿🇲 It was my first time travelling within Africa and I would return in a h...
23/02/2023

A couple of years ago I travelled to Zambia. ✈🇿🇲 It was my first time travelling within Africa and I would return in a heartbeat.

I only realized while waking up to the sound of Elephants chomping on vegetation behind the chalet, how overlooked Zambia is as a country.

I was in awe of the unspoiled wild landscapes that the country boasts. 😍🌅

Many travel to the country for the Mighty Victoria Falls, however, there are plenty of other experiences to be enjoyed.

It is an adventure paradise with activities like bungee jumping, microflights, and swimming in devil's pool.

🐘 Zambia is an undiscovered gem for a variety of safari and game-viewing activities being famous for pioneering the walking safari.

Besides the friendly people, Zambia offers a superb quality of safari guiding, romantic sunset cruises on the Zambezi River, and fishing for Tiger Fish. 🎣

Let me know in the comments below about your favourite travel memory from Zambia.

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“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous

I grew up a stone's throw from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The whirring of jet engines warming up on the nearby tarmac and the rattling of windows from planes swooping down over our house is deeply rooted in my childhood memories. It is no wonder that I felt a calling to visit distant lands. After matric, I packed my bags and headed off to London for a working holiday - a popular trend for school leavers at the time. Three years later, I came back home to South Africa with an education in life experiences and a passport full of stamps ready to pursue a career in my passion - travel! I have spent most of my career at a well-known Retail Travel Company where I worked my way up from a Consultant, Shop Manager, Regional Manager and, until recently, the National Operations Manager. In those 12 years, I won several awards for both sales and management, including the coveted CEO award. Even though I am based in South Africa, I still yearn to travel and any chance I get to board an airplane and go somewhere new - I take it. I have stood on the top of Kilimanjaro, hand-glided onto Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, walked along the Great Wall of China in Beijing and explored the Lost City of the Incas in Machu Picchu, Peru. I have lazed on the beaches of Mauritius, Seychelles and Zanzibar, skied down the French Alps and hiked along the Italian seaside villages of Cinque Terre, to name but a few. Recently, after the birth of my second child, I needed some balance in my life and decided to use my experience in travel to set off on a new journey as a business owner. As an Independent Travel Consultant, I choose to associate myself with a well-known Travel Partner because I want the best for my clients. This partnership gives me access to great specials and fantastic support. With my knowledge and expertise, I guarantee that you will get the best service. My values are the core of how I run my business - relationships, integrity, creativity and excellence being at the centre. I am meticulous with travel planning as I ensure that all things are considered. Creating individually tailored travel packages is my craft and with this in mind, the idea of The Escape Artist was born. My promise to my clients is to always give 110%. I am always personable, never compromise, and always go the extra mile to deliver the best possible travel experiences that you can afford. What makes me different is that I genuinely care about people and I want them to get the most out of their travel opportunities. Please give me the opportunity to show you that difference.

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