How It Works | GRID ESCAPES

From “What If” to “We’re Going”

You bring the ideas. We help turn them into a trip that feels right, with a clear plan and someone to talk it through with.

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Tell Us About Your Escape

Destination ideas, dates, interests, number of travellers and budget.

02

Let’s Talk Travel

A conversation to clarify preferences and priorities.

03

Shape Your Journey

We research options and prepare a tailored proposal within the agreed scope.

04

Confirm & Prepare

We explain supplier terms, the payment process and next steps.

Planning Fees: Any planning fee is agreed in writing before work begins.
Booking Terms: Deposits, balances, amendments, cancellations and refunds are subject to each supplier's booking terms, which we explain before you confirm.

Your Journey, Your Way

A little guidance or everything taken care of. Choose the support that suits you.

We Plan,
You Book

Love choosing your trip but need help pulling it together? We’ll create a personal itinerary with clear recommendations, ready for you to book.

An itinerary built around you

Recommended stays & experiences

Transport options / route planning

Booking guidance & advice

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We Take Care
Of Everything

Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll bring it together. From the first ideas to the arrangements along the way, we’ll handle the details so you can enjoy the trip.

Everything in 'We Plan, You Book' plus:

Personal itinerary planning

Flight / accommodation bookings

Transfers, tours and experiences

Support before and during your trip

Plan My Escape

Good Travel
Is in the Details

Where you stay, how your days flow and who’s there when you need a hand.
We give each part the attention it deserves.

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Stays You’ll Be
Glad We Found

A small hotel with character or a lodge in a remarkable setting. We look beyond star ratings to find places that suit your taste and budget.

More of
What You Love

Food, culture, wildlife or a quiet afternoon with nowhere to be. Your interests shape the trip, with room to enjoy each place properly.

Plans That
Work Together

A beautiful itinerary needs to work in practice. We consider travel times, transfers and check-ins together, so your days feel easier.

A Real Person,
Clear Answers

Someone to discuss the options with and help you decide. Your planning fee and scope are agreed upfront, with booking terms made clear before you commit.

Our Success
Stories

The whole trip felt like it had been planned by someone who really understood us. We wanted a mix of exploring and downtime, and the itinerary gave us room for both. The stays felt thoughtfully chosen, and having the practical details organised made it easier to relax and enjoy each place.

Amara Collins

London, United Kingdom

Travelling with children can turn a holiday into a long list of things to organise. What we appreciated most was how well the itinerary worked around our family, from the flight timings to the location of our hotel. There was enough to keep everyone excited without feeling like we were constantly rushing somewhere.

Rohan Mehta

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We started with a few destinations in mind and very little idea of how to bring the trip together. The planning process helped us narrow things down, and the suggestions felt relevant to our interests and budget. Some of our favourite moments came from experiences we wouldn’t have thought to include ourselves.

Sophia Bennet

Nairobi, Kenya

Where will your
curiosity take you?

Follow a flavour, a landscape, a lifelong ambition or the promise of doing very little.
Explore the experiences that speak to you, and let us shape a holiday around them.

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Family Holidays

Some of the best family memories happen away from home. We plan around everyone’s needs, so you can spend less time organising and more time together.

A pace that works for everyone

Room for the whole family

Days they’ll talk about for years

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Just the Two of You

A honeymoon, an anniversary or simply time for the two of you. Tell us what you both love, and we’ll plan a trip that gives you more of it, together.

Somewhere special to stay

Little details that feel personal

Time for just the two of you

Plan My Escape

Go Your Own Way

Go somewhere you’ve always wanted to see. Stay a little longer where you feel at home. This is your time, with a little help from us to make it happen.

Your interests set the direction

Explore with local insight

Support when you need a hand

Plan My Escape

Better Together

That trip you keep talking about in the group chat? Let’s make it happen. We’ll bring the plans together, with something for everyone and room for you.

Everyone’s wishes considered

Group logistics taken care of

A good mix of plans and free time

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A Sense of Adventure

Maybe it’s your first mountain trail or a wildlife encounter you’ve dreamed of for years. We’ll help you get out there, with the right people, the right way.

Matched to your fitness

Vetted guides and operators

Safety-first planning

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Time to Slow Down

Wake up without an alarm. Take your time over breakfast. Some trips are about doing less, and we’ll find you somewhere you can enjoy exactly that.

Quiet stays, beautiful surroundings

No pressure to fill every day

Time to find your own rhythm

Plan My Escape

Some Questions,
Some Answers.

Where are you based?

We're an online travel concierge, planning journeys for clients anywhere in the world, with trusted partners on the ground.

Which destinations do you plan?

Worldwide, with particular depth in safaris, Indian Ocean islands, wellness and active travel.

Do you charge a planning fee?

Some journeys carry a planning fee. If so, we agree it in writing, including what it covers and when it's payable, before any work begins.

What if I need to change or cancel?

Changes, cancellations and refunds follow each supplier's booking terms. We explain these clearly before you confirm.

What support do I get while travelling?

We agree the level of support and how to reach us before you leave.

Can you arrange halal-friendly travel?

Yes. Halal dining, prayer-friendly schedules and alcohol-free stays on request.

How do you use technology in planning?

Digital tools help us research faster and compare more options. Every itinerary is reviewed and finalised personally by Zafira.

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A personal approach,
to getting away.

From “What If” to “We’re Going”

01

Tell Us About Your Escape

02

Let’s Talk Travel

03

Shape Your Journey

04

Confirm & Prepare