The City There is something about Verona which makes you fall in love with the city instantly. Perhaps it is because it is considered to be one of the most romantic places in the world; after all, William Shakespeare chose […]
If you are looking for the most unusual wine tasting experiences in Bordeaux, you have come to the right place! Our mission at Grape Escapes is to find the most exclusive, original and authentic events for our clients. With our […]
For years our clients have travelled into Bilbao in northern Spain, often staying a night or two to explore the city and the famous Guggenheim museum before heading into the Rioja vineyards to taste renowned reds including those from Muga, […]
Hands (or glass?) up if you’ve missed out on a celebration this year. 2020 has definitely been the strangest year in most of our lifetimes, and so many of our plans have been put on hold. Big birthdays, milestone anniversaries, […]
Vinho Verde means green wine in Portuguese but actually translates as young wine. Vinho Verde wines tend to be released three to six months after the grapes are harvested and consumed soon after bottling. Vinho Verde is not a grape […]
If, like us, you are desperate for a break (and some world-famous wine of course), there is no better region to explore during the Autumn and Winter months than Piedmont in Italy. With the White Truffle season in full swing from the end […]
We have been consistently impressed with the Portuguese tourism industry’s fighting spirit during the Covid-19 crisis. So we are truly delighted that from tomorrow onwards, UK travel restrictions will finally have been eased, and British travellers will be once again be welcomed with open arms […]
Since the start of this challenging and difficult year, our customers’ safety and wellbeing has been our number one priority, and we have particularly prided ourselves in providing accurate and up-to-date information, which so many of our customers have found […]
At long last ladies and gentlemen, the day that so many of us in the UK have been (patiently?) waiting for is truly on the horizon. This coming week, the UK government will FINALLY announce that travel to France, Italy and […]
2020 has certainly been a tough year for travellers, and it has been devastating to see our beloved industry’s reputation take a hit as a consequence. Whilst the service offered by many of the specialist, family run tour operators has […]
