Advantages: A place for everyone - young and old! Disadvantages: You won't want to go home.
...ideal topic would be the Isle of Wight, which coincidentally is where I live. It’s also has a huge tourist industry, and with the onset of the summer holidays fast approaching, I hope to provide readers with enough information, good and bad, so that they can make an informed choice when deciding where to book their holiday or short break.
So where do I start? It is a huge undertaking and I know that I will never be able to do it justice. I apologise ... ...to help you.
The Isle of Wight is a county situated on the south coast of the UK. It has a population of 124,600 (1991) and is 380 sq. km. It can be reached via Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington on car ferries, a catamaran, a hydrofoil and a hovercraft. You can also fly here if you have the cash; you will land in either Bembridge or Sandown airports (well, a tiny landing strip with a portakabin café!). Saying that you will have to get a second ...
purplelynne 11.04.2004 (21.04.2004)
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Advantages: Wide variety of attractions on one compact island Disadvantages: Expensive ferry crossing
...But this is the Isle of Wight and the thorough ongoing charm of the place is that things just don't change here. Have you ever wanted to slip back in time fifty or so years and enjoy the English countryside as it was then? If so, this is the place for you. Walking, cycling or motoring, the place is a joy to behold. Every view is a picture postcard. Just don't try and go anywhere by bus. They are infrequent and very expensive. If you really want to ... ...a century the Museum of Isle of Wight Geology, above Sandown Library, had housed the island's geology and fossil collections. On August 10th 2001 this changed with the opening of Dinosaur Isle, a purpose built attraction replacing the old museum, which now provides the space and facilities to properly display and conserve the rich geological collections. On show is everything from fossils to full sized fleshed dinosaurs. I haven't visited yet, but ...
SuperSpy 07.03.2006
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Advantages: beautiful scenery Disadvantages: little to do in January
...(Wight City), golf links, Dinosaur Isle (a visitor attraction for children according to Lynnetilbrook in her comment), and during the summer trampolines and other attractions for the children on the beach, which was very clean. 6. Cowes – famous for the yachting weeks in August, you really need good weather to enjoy a walk on the promenade or looking at the shops. There are some wonderful cafes here – last May I visited one where I got an omelette ... ...for the connection to the Isle of Wight steam railway which was having Santa Specials on weekends only, including New Year's day!) We saw the railway but not the steam train on this occasion. Poppins restaurant and the Wetherspoons pub were the only cafes that we noticed were open. We went in the former and for five drinks it only cost £8 and mine was a large mug of hot chocolate with cream and a flake! This alone cost £1.65. 8. Newport - this is ...
werewolf 01.02.2003 (03.01.2005)
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Advantages: Idylic Disadvantages: Looks too much like the carribbean
...a good base for the Isle of white and Bournemouth the New Forest.
Lymington Pier rail station is within the terminal of Red funnel. http://www.redfunnel.co.uk
Tickets cost around 30 pounds for car driver and three passengers; lymington is a much quieter and relaxed port to visit the island from, If you are staying on the isle of white more than a day then it's a good idea not tell them you are going for a long stay, just pay the one way trip price.
... ...to the Island.
The Isle of white is our destination; Journey on through the Solent heading out to sea towards Yarmouth and see the famous Hurst castle that almost touches the isle of white, 13 miles to be precise. From distance it makes you just want to lepe over to the island.
Oh yes lepe, another famous land mark en-route across the Solent. Lepe Beach is situated southeast of the New Forest and is the closest mainland coast to the Isle of Wight. ...
halk 14.01.2008
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Advantages: Superb value for Money. Clean well furnished. Location for Walking, beach. Disadvantages: Relying on uk weather.
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Why visit the Isle of Wight ??
The Isle of Wight has long been an excellent place for an upmarket but traditional seaside holiday, and has a number of individual beaches and towns that were very popular with the Victorians. However, it is also becoming a must visit destination for young people seeking watersports and outdoor activities generally . Cowes is a famous yachting centre and attracts the 'London set' together ... ...location, many parts of the Isle of Wight enjoy a very mild and sunny climate. The south-east of the island in particular is known for its high sunshine records and warm air. In winter, frost is rather rare. As at May 2008, the warmest month of the year so far was May with an average high of 20C (68F) and the coolest was January with an average high of 10C (50F) and the warmest day of the year enjoyed a high of 27C (81F). However, June to September ...
wotacrapservice 04.11.2008 (08.01.2009)
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Advantages: lots to do when you get here, plenty of places to stay to suit all budgets Disadvantages: expensive to get to, car parks expensive
I have now lived on the island over 4 years and would like to share with you some of the highs and lows of the island so that you can make an informed decision if it is a place for you to visit.
There are many methods of getting on the island. Firstly there is the Red Jet service (run by Red Funnel) from Southampton to Cowes. This service is for foot passengers only and takes about 30 minutes. Secondly there is the Red Funnel Car ferrry from Southampton ... ...etc but also foot passengers too. This service takes about 1 hour. Thirdly there is the Wightlink Car Ferry services which there are two: Portsmouth to Fishbourne ( which is near Ryde, north eastern of the island) and Lymington to Yarmouth (south west of the island). These crossings take about 45 minutes and are for cars, lorries etc but also foot passengers. Fourthly there is Fast Cat service which runs from Portsmouth Harbour Train Station to Ryde ...
troublemaker 05.10.2004
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Advantages: Plenty to do for most of the family Disadvantages: Perhaps not ideal for teenagers.
...time, my memories of the Isle of Wight have been from a week long school trip almost twently years ago. Given that school trips usually involve school teachers and school work, this was possibly not an ideal situation.
Last week I repaired this error by visiting the IoW with family.
>>> Accomodation
We didn't want to spend much on the holiday, so we went as a group of five to spread the cost (Mummy, Daddy, Daughter, Granny and Grandad) and stayed ... ...the onward journey if required. Isle of Wight prices are generally no different from any other mainland seaside resort.
>>> Places to go.
For an island which only has 60 miles of coast to its name, there are MASSES of attractions. Theme parks, castles, beaches, pubs (some excellent pub/restaurants) stately homes...
To be honest, it is probably best targetted at school-trips, historians or families. The average teenager will enjoy the theme-parks, ...
one47 09.09.2001
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Advantages: There really is something for everyone Disadvantages: You have to cross by ferry (or plane) to get there
The Isle of Wight really does have something for everyone, with attractions ranging from a Theme Park to a regatta and from a model village to a stately home.
The island is located off the south coast of England and can be reached by passenger and car ferries from Lymington, Southampton and Portsmouth. Cowes is probably one of the most well known resorts on the island because of the Cowes Week regatta, which takes place during the first week in ... ...land that once joined the Isle of Wight to the mainland.
A footpath along the cliff top leads to the Needles Old Battery which is a restored Victorian fort overlooking the bay. It’s a pleasant walk if the weather’s nice and the views from the cliff top are excellent.
The last town on our tour round the perimeter of the island is Yarmouth. This is a busy town and port overlooked by the castle of King Henry VIII. A nature trail starts ...
SusanLesley 27.04.2001
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Advantages: So much to do Disadvantages: So much to do, so little time
...going to somewhere called the isle of wight.
I cried, i complained, i tried to change their minds, but it was no good, they were adamant, we were all going to the isle of wight.As the holiday approached, my mother tried to convince us that is was going to be great with tales of all the wildlife parks on the island, and all about blackgang chine, and i have to admit it did start to sound interesting, and then there was the fact that to get there ... ...by hydro-foil, or hovercraft).So, that was that we were going, and it looked like we might even enjoy it.
When we got to the island i was amazed how pretty, and quaint everything looked(I've always loved pretty scenery, even as a young child.I think i was eight when we first went to the island).
We stayed in a place called sandown, which is one of the most popular resorts, and we were in a caravan park, which had the usual pub on site,small shop, ...
kaztaz 22.02.2001
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Advantages: Stunning Island Disadvantages: Car ferry prices!
...I start? For me, the Isle of Wight is a home away from home. I've visited every year since I was four years old (I am now 19), and I don't envisage stopping visitng any time soon.
My family and I go to the Isle of Wight for our main summer holiday. My Mum has family on the Island, and used to live in Portsmouth and would visit frequently during her childhood. I first went in 1991, when I was four, and have been back every year since. Since 2004, ... ...much to love about the Isle of Wight. I'll start with the area of the Island I know best - the eastern most point of the Island. We've stayed every year at a wonderful family-run holiday park, situated near Bembridge. It's called Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, and it's wonderful. However, I won't concentrate my review solely on the holiday park, as I should give an impression of the Island as a whole.
I must mention Whitecliff Bay beach though. A ...
amytheduck 08.02.2007
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Advantages: lots to see and do. easy transport.suits most length of travel Disadvantages: can be hilly
The isle of wight is an island about 147 square miles of off portsmouth and is very easy to get to. You can reach this byship,car-ferry,hovercraft and hydrofoil services.There is an excellent bus service that links most of the areas and coach tours to chief centres that have interest.The accomodation is varied and you have top of the range or lower scaled.There are also holiday camps and caravan sites.
Journey around and explore. Ryde has amusements, ... ...to save it. It is a must for children and adults alike. Do bring your own food etc as prices in the cafes are a little steep.The isle of wight is a very good place to bring the family but is hilly in places so not always good for disabled. ...
linda01865 28.11.2000
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Advantages: A day away from the bucket and spade routine Disadvantages: A bit pricy if they all want feeding in the "caff" too!
...Republic of Vectis, or the Isle of Wight as we from the “North Island” will insist on calling it.
Like many rural districts, the IOW’s transport system fell victim to the “Beeching” axe decades ago, losing the most part of it’s railway system, leaving only the Ryde Pierhead to Shanklin line in BR (and now Stagecoach) hands. This alone is a museum piece using 1938 Underground trains for its current rolling stock. ... ...Freshwater as well.
The Isle Of Wight Steam Railway, a preserved steam-powered line has sought to reinstate part of the system on the Newport/Cowes branch as a living museum to the former halcyon days of steam powered travel. Centred on Haven Street as its hub, the line heads east to Smallbrook Junction, just outside Ryde, where it “connects” with the almost as antique electric trains! To the west it terminates at Wootton, on the way ...
BNibbles 23.04.2001 (10.05.2001)
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Advantages: Beautiful, clean, fun, relaxing - something for everyone! Disadvantages: No guarantees about the weather, I'm afraid!
...summer holidays:
Traditionally, the Isle of Wight has been the country’s most popular holiday destination. Situated just three miles off the coast of Portsmouth, and enjoying hotter summers and milder winters than the rest of mainland Britain, its beaches and scenic countryside have enthralled generations of holidaymakers.
However, in recent years, like other British holiday resorts, it has received a bad press. It is now supposedly cheaper to ... ...see and do on the Isle of Wight, with activities for young and old. Blackgang Chine, the Island’s most popular theme park, is situated on the south-western cliffs of the Island. It has several different themed lands, including Dinosaur Land, Wild West Town, and Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. Including a maze, and a waterslide, it will keep you occupied all day. Early evening sees the lights being switched on, and the whole place takes on a magical feel. ...
nearlyfivefoot 06.07.2004
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Advantages: Rustic,tranquil,scenic,and unspoilt. Disadvantages: Can get crowded in the height of the season
...that have connections with the Isle of Wight were Alfred Lord Tennyson,Algernon Charles Swinburne,Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Sewell,Lewis Carroll and John Keats.
This little island has a good deal to offer visitors from the mainland.Climatically it enjoys comparatively good weather and its resorts often feature close to the top of the sunshine league. There are sandy beaches,shipshape resorts such as Shanklin and Ventnor,world famous sailing and ... ...cottages,cute fishing villages and a medieval castle at Carisbrooke.
The Island is home to a number of very fascinating inns and taverns such as the much photographed Crab Inn whose house speciality,apart from good beer,is crab and lobster salads.The hospitality industry is well developed and well used to coping with tourist "invasions" from the mainland.However, it is not the place to experience lively,heart-pumping night life but a good spot to ...
ashford 23.06.2000 (11.10.2001)
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Advantages: Lovely scenery Disadvantages: Very hilly and not much to do in the rain
...time to travel to the Isle of Wight, Cowes Week no less. Made the mistake of not booking the ferry, so our holiday started off on the wrong foot with a six hour wait at Portsmouth, not the best place to be stuck in for that amount of time.
On the Island we stayed at a very nice, small, friendly family B & B hotel in Shanklin, which provided comfortable en suite accommodation and served an extremely good breakfast.
Eating out - We started out by ... ...time.
Conclusion - The Isle of Wight is a beautiful island with many pretty villages with thatched cottages, spectacular cliff-top views and rolling countryside. There is plenty to entertain children, not so much for adults, unless you are a "beach person" and then you have to rely on the weather being good.
The down side is the amount of hills to climb and steps to contend with. The elderly could miss some of the most beautiful places on the island ...
Youngatheard60 18.08.2004
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