| press release | | | | converted teak rice barge perhaps, or trying their hand |
| In these days of mass tourism it is getting increasingly | | | | at some special activity, such Thai cooking or sea |
| difficult to get away from commercialized | | | | canoeing, or just simply lying on a white-sand beach. |
| pre-packaged holidays that offer little or no authentic | | | | The choices are many and varied. |
| experience of the country being visited. At the same | | | | Escape Premium trips offer the same kind of |
| time an increasing number of people are looking to do | | | | adventure and activity arrangements but based on the |
| exactly that, escape from mainstream tourism to a | | | | idea that while some people may like their adventure, |
| way of travelling that opens up new worlds to be | | | | they also like their creature comforts. With these |
| discovered. | | | | arrangements you can combine your adventure with a |
| Fortunately for them, for over 10 years the people at | | | | little luxury. But if adventure is not your style there are |
| Escape Adventure Travel Service have been going | | | | also more laid back itineraries with spas, river cruises |
| against the trend by offering their clients a genuine | | | | and shopping for unique Thai handicrafts. So, a luxury |
| taste of Thailand. Building on this long experience | | | | camp in the middle of the jungle or a traditional Thai |
| Escape is now pleased to announce the launch of a | | | | massage, the choice is yours. |
| new programme of tours based on the concept of | | | | Escape Specialty trips open up a whole new world of |
| providing their clients with a truly rewarding travel | | | | discovery. There are many activity holidays on the |
| experience. These tours will bring clients into close | | | | market but here is something really different. These |
| contact with ordinary Thai people as they go about | | | | packages offer opportunities that you will not see |
| their daily lives and give them the opportunity to learn | | | | elsewhere. Learn the basics of being a mahout |
| something of the country's rich culture and traditions. | | | | (elephant handler), try your hand at rubber tapping and |
| In order to appeal to as wide a market as possible | | | | learn about sustainable seafishing, practice meditation |
| Escape's tours are divided into four categories, each | | | | during a temple-stay, plus many more intriguing |
| with its own distinct characteristics but all sharing the | | | | possibilities. Again the choice is wide but if you don't |
| same objective: give clients an authentic Thai | | | | see what you like just ask. Maybe it can be arranged. |
| experience. For Escape Adventure Travel Service | | | | In these latter three categories local station guides will |
| "Every exit is an entry to somewhere new." | | | | ensure that everything always runs smoothly and |
| Escape Flex trips are, as the name suggests, | | | | clients make the most of every opportunity that the |
| easygoing, flexible arrangements that give plenty of | | | | trip provides. The Escape Premium and Escape |
| free time for participants to see and do exactly what | | | | Specialty programmes will generally be private |
| they want. The itineraries are wide ranging, from | | | | arrangements. |
| hill-tribe adventures in North Thailand to exploring the | | | | So what more could the adventurous and discerning |
| tropical rainforests and island resorts of the South. The | | | | traveler ask for; a wide selection of fascinating |
| tours are fully escorted and limited to no more than | | | | itineraries, prices from USD 125 for a 4-day package |
| twelve persons, so that with the guide/leader always | | | | to USD 1,240 for a full 24-day tour and all excellent |
| on hand with helpful tips and advice participants will be | | | | value for money. Whether based on budget- and |
| able to get the maximum benefit from their trip and | | | | tourist-class hotels, as are the Escape Flex and |
| using tourist-class hotels and public transport helps | | | | Escape Freedom trips or more luxurious |
| ensure their contact with the Thai people. The | | | | accommodation as in the Escape Premium |
| combination of flexibility together with the convenience | | | | arrangements, Escape's holidays are priced well below |
| and security of a package holiday make Escape Flex | | | | anything comparable on the market today while still |
| suitable for almost anyone, from first-time travellers to | | | | maintaining the very highest standards of service. If |
| experienced backpackers. | | | | you want to discover something of the real Thailand |
| Escape Freedom trips are exclusively small-party | | | | away from the tourist stream, then whatever your |
| arrangements, no large groups here. Generally short | | | | special interest, whatever your budget and style and |
| packages, they are ideal as extensions to longer tours | | | | however much time you have, Escape's new tour |
| or for people with a few days to spare looking to get | | | | programme has something for you. |
| away from it all: by taking a river cruise onboard a | | | | |