Isle of Wight most ‘Instagrammable’ British island
This is great news! According to research by Island Cottage Holidays, the Isle of Wight has come out right at the top for ‘most Instagrammable’ British island. It will come as no surprise that the glistening shores, turquoise waters and lush fields of the Isle of Wight have placed this island at the very top of the list! Popular for its temperate climate and many wonderful attractions, the Isle of Wight has always been a favourite travel destination. For unbeatable Insta photos, you may wish to stop by the grand and enchanting Osbourne House, photograph footsteps in the sand at Freshwater Bay,
Swim The Wight Chilly Dipping March
Swim the Wight is a social enterprise that has been set up offering swimming experiences on the Isle of Wight. Profits will go to support those with mental and physical disabilities, health conditions or other disadvantage, to get into the sea and access the beaches around the Island.As the past year has been incredibly difficult for all charities, they have decided to raise money for Swim The Wight and also offer support to Mountbatten IW, which is close to their hearts, in what will be the first Swim The Wight Chilly Dipping event. Chilly Dipping March Throughout March we are asking people
Popular Luxury Self-Catering Isle of Wight Accommodation
When booking a holiday, for many it is much more convenient for them to have self-catering accommodation. Of course, this provides you with complete freedom when it comes to mealtimes and if you’re out and about exploring the island you won’t have to worry about being back at your accommodation in time for lunch or dinner. Not to mention, you can also enjoy all of the amazing restaurants that the Isle of Wight has to offer too. Thankfully, there are so many different accommodation options available when you’re wanting a self-catering holiday these days and even if you’re hoping to stay
Why Isle Of Wight Holidays Are So Popular Amongst Families?
There is no denying that when you’re wanting to book a family holiday these days there are so many brilliant destinations to choose from. Even if you’re wanting to stay in the UK this year, there are still many popular holiday locations to decide between, yet arguably one of the most frequently chosen holiday destinations remains to be the Isle of Wight. Year after year, lots of families will enjoy everything that the island has to offer. If you have never been on an Isle of Wight holiday before, or if you’ve never been to the island at all even just
What Are The Best Campsites On The Isle Of Wight?
When visiting the Isle of Wight, whether this is for a long weekend or a couple of weeks, it isn’t uncommon for people to bring their touring caravan, motorhome or tent. Instead of booking accommodation options like a hotel or a holiday home, they will book a pitch on a campsite instead and it is fair to say that there are a number of benefits to doing so, one of the most notable that it can be a much more affordable option. Thankfully, the Isle of Wight is fully prepared for camping holidays and alongside the many holiday parks on the
Isle of Wight Flavours – Isle of Wight Mushrooms
So, what is a mushroom? We have all probably heard them categorized as a fungus, but is that a plant? Actually, it’s closer to an animal but mushrooms are in ‘their own kingdom’. How strange is that, an organism which is neither a plant nor animal? It seems that the mystery doesn’t stop there. There is a lot we still don’t know about mushrooms, there are thought to be over 15,000 varieties in the UK. We know them mostly as a food and the edible mushroom is referred to as the fruit body of a macrofungi. They can also be used
Isle of Wight Staycations Expected This Summer
More good news for Isle of Wight tourism this week, as we’re coming up prominently in searches on holiday websites. Searches for holiday destinations have shot up since the government published the proposed steps out of lockdown, with many people favouring a ‘staycation’ rather than attempting to travel abroad this summer. Devon-based holiday company Cofton Holidays found that the island featured fifth on their list of most searched holiday destinations, with southerners in cities like Brighton and Southampton being most tempted by an Island-break. Interestingly, and perhaps not surprisingly, no cities made the list of top locations searched for breaks this summer. Website
Awards Flying in for the Island
The Isle of Wight has been voted as one of the top 25 ‘Bucket List’ staycation destinations to visit this summer by Big 7 Travel. Added to this Shanklin Beach was voted one of the UK’s top 20 beaches in a survey by WWF-UK and Sky Ocean Rescue and Freshwater Bay reached the top 30 of the UK’s most beautiful views in a poll by LNER. With all of these recommendations for the Isle of Wight coming in, it seems likely that we will be a top destination this summer, especially as people are wanting to spend their holidays in the
Isle of Wight Flavours – Isle of Wight Cheese Co
I first met Richard about 10 years ago when I was working at The Hambrough in Ventnor. We went up to the dairy for the day and Richard kindly gave us a tour and explained how the cheese is made. At the time the equipment was limited and everything was very manual. Richard was working pretty much every day and he had just three cheeses in the range but the business was growing at a good rate. You could see the passion in Richard and his Mum Julie was also working alongside him. It was lovely to see this small
Why Is The Isle Of Wight Great For Shopping?
When you’re planning a shopping trip with your friends, it is likely that you will think of heading to London or another big city like Manchester, but many don’t realise that the Isle of Wight is actually a brilliant place for shopping. Simply get yourself a ferry ticket and book a hotel for a couple of nights and you can easily have an amazing few days on the island making the most of not just the Isle of Wight shopping centres, but everything else it has to offer too. If you have never been to the island before and you’re intrigued