Wandering through Jaisalmer, Rajasthan we stumbled upon the most atmospheric little place. We were very lucky that they had a cancelation on the day we showed up as this hotel had been recommended by i-escape. All the people staying there knew the hotel as they had been coming to Rajasthan for years or else they were part of that savvy set of travelers that use i-escape. It was the first time I had heard of this brilliant site and I am now a believer.
The i-escape team describes their recommendations as hip hideaways and stylish places to stay. They have won a number of awards for their site and it is no wonder why. We have stayed at a few places based on i-escape recommendations and every time the accommodation has become the centre of the experience.
The reviews are well written and the information is comprehensive, but that is not why it is such a good site. It is the quality of the selections. A place has to pretty special to make it onto the i-escape list.
My complaints with the site are that the photos are small and few, that the prices tend to be high and that they do not have extensive coverage. However, the information is useful and it is great for inspiring day dreams. Even when I have not booked accommodation through i-escape, I have followed their suggestions for activities and restaurants in the areas we are visiting.
Some of my favourite i-escape finds were:
1. Hotel Periscope in Athens, Greece (the photo above was our private deck).
2. The Aspara Hotel in Luang Prabang, Laos.
3. Il Ritrovo restaurant in Amalfi Coast, Italy.
When planning any trip I visit i-escape to scope out the destination. I also just browse the site for inspiration.
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