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November 13th, 2009
It’s not too late to book a Christmas or New Year break with a difference. From festive feasts to New Year’s Eve gala dinners, Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight Specialist, has a wide range of Island holidays on offer for the festive season.
Dine elegantly this Christmas at the Wellington Hotel in Ventnor. A three-night [...]
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August 9th, 2009
Holidaymakers and avid foodies can experience the delights of the famous Isle of Wight Garlic Festival at The Garlic Farm near Newchurch on 15 and 16 August.
Over 20,000 visitors are expected to attend the quirky festival where they can sample a range of garlicky treats including garlic sausages, garlic prawns and hot garlic bread, whilst [...]
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May 18th, 2009
Anastacia and Simply Red are to headline two exclusive shows in the magnificent surroundings of Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday home, Osborne House in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, this August.
Traditionally the summer residence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the house will host Anastacia on Saturday 1 August who will be showing off her new [...]
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October 8th, 2008
Walking on the Wight, sleeping at The Savoy – from £55 pp
Bringing together people from all walks of life, the Celebratory Walking Weekend (24-27 October) is an ideal opportunity to enjoy the Isle of Wight’s incredible autumn scenery. Choose between 47 different rambles, ranging from woodland management and coastal cliff hikes to singing walks and [...]
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July 18th, 2008
You want to ride your bicycle, you want to ride your bike? Well now you can, on the Isle of Wight. Pedal on down to the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival (13-21 September) and take part in activities including the ‘Cycle of Wight’, a 65-mile round-trip of the island, family rides and free cycle and stunt [...]
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June 25th, 2008
If yours is a family filled with Wimbledon-wannabes, test out their tennis prowess without busting the budget on a self-catered short break to the Isle of Wight. With three full-size courts and two short tennis options, The Savoy has plenty of places to perfect those aces, as well as a wide range of complimentary sports [...]