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Isle of Wight holidays
and short breaks




Planning your Isle of Wight holidays? Fantastic! We look forward to seeing you!

Meanwhile, perhaps we can help? After all, there is so much to consider. North, South, East or West - which area will be most suitable? Ryde or Ventnor? Yarmouth or Sandown?

How are you going to get there? Where are the best campsites? Where are the best beaches? Where are the best pubs? Where are the best holiday homes?

So many decisions to make .....

Would it help if you had some 'insider knowledge' from friendly, unbiassed, Isle of Wight residents? I do hope so, because that's what this website is all about - passing on our observations and first hand experiences to help you plan your ideal short break or holiday.

Our credentials? Well, we moved to the island several years ago - so we know it quite well. We've sailed all round the coastline, we've walked all the beaches, we've explored the downlands, towns and villages, and we've thoroughly enjoyed 'researching' island restaurants and pubs (my husband's favourite occupation!). We've also investigated holiday accommodation of all sorts, plus tourist attractions for all age groups. So, all in all, you could say we're reasonably well qualified to pass on our personal recommendations to help you plan your best ever Isle of Wight holidays!

We'll be adding to this website on a regular basis, so if there's something you would like to know about that we've not yet covered, just drop us a line on the 'contact us' page and we'll get right back to you!




See you soon!




The magical Isle of Wight
Despite being only three miles from the busy mainland, the Isle of Wight is, by contrast, a haven of peace. Life here runs at 33 rpm, not 78 (or rather it runs on dial-up, not 8G broadband!) .....

Isle of Wight ferries: island residents make their recommendations
We've tried all the Isle of Wight ferries - from Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington. Here we outline the advantages and disadvantages of each, helping you choose the right one for you.

Isle of wight towns and villages
Here we show Isle of Wight towns and villages on a handy map and briefly introduce you to the island capital, Newport, and the main coastal towns.

Isle of Wight Pubs - these are our favourites!
In this section on Isle of Wight pubs you can learn the outcome of our painstaking, ongoing research to find and recommend the best! (It's a dreadful job, but someone's got to do it!)

Isle of Wight beaches: honest appraisals to help you choose
Isle of Wight beaches are beautiful, but not all are suitable for children. So, if you are planning to visit the island, you may find the following comments helpful ........

Isle of Wight attractions: we recommend the best places to visit
We have personally visited and enjoyed these Isle of Wight attractions. We have no hesitation in recommending them to you.

Superb Isle of Wight campsites - for your best ever camping holidays
In this section we tell you about the Isle of Wight campsites we have personally visited, really like, and thoroughly recommend, helping you choose the very best place for your camping holidays.

Isle of Wight Holiday Homes
These super Isle of Wight holiday homes are located near the best beaches on the island ....

Isle of Wight holiday homes: luxury in Ventnor
Isle of Wight holiday homes such as this luxurious apartment in Ventnor offer superb value for money ...

Isle of Wight park holidays for all the family to enjoy
These fabulous Isle of Wight park holidays seem to offer everything a family could possibly want, and more ....

Isle of Wight day trips to remember
These Isle of Wight day trips fill every hour with magic: you'll see stunning scenery, flora and fauna, and you'll visit some of the very best island pubs.

Forthcoming events on the Isle of Wight
Wonderful events for all ages take place each year on the Isle of Wight. On this page we list some of the best .....

Isle of Wight Car Hire
Isle of Wight car hire companies are listed on this page .....

Red squirrels and other wildlife on the Isle of Wight UK
Red squirrels and badgers are amongst the many regular visitors to our garden in the Isle of Wight UK ...

The Isle of Wight Zoo: July 2008
Here's an account of our visit to the Isle of Wight Zoo in July 2008 ......

Our Shop
In our shop we sell Isle of Wight maps and books for visitors, and exotic island plants .....

Hello!
Hello there! If you're wondering who writes all this stuff (and why) you can find out here ...

Would you like to contact us?
Please use the form on this page to contact us with your comments or special requests.

Holiday links for your enjoyment - each carefully chosen
We include on this page a selection of links to web sites created by our partners around the World, all relating to our theme of tourism and holidays / vacations.

Seaview, Isle of Wight UK
Seaview, a picturesque village on the north-east coast of the Isle of Wight, UK, is a highly popular centre for sailing ...

Isle of Wight Holiday Homes: Fabulous self catering holiday barns
These super Isle of Wight holiday homes are within one hundred yards of a beautiful, unspoiled, sandy beach .......

Isle of wight campsites: Chine Farm
We recommend two Isle of Wight campsites on the south coast of the island. This one is under new management and much improved.

Isle of Wight Studio Glass
Isle of Wight Studio Glass is surely one of the island's 'must see' attractions. It's simply fascinating to watch master craftsmen at work, and each of their amazing creations is unique ..


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