Archive for the ‘ Holiday News ’ Category

Christmas and New Year Isle of Wight Breaks

Posted on 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 [...]

Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2009

Posted on 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 [...]

Osborne House Concerts 2009 – Simply Red and Anastacia Headline

Posted on 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 [...]

Celebratory Walking Weekend – 24 to 27 October 2008

Posted on 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 [...]

On your bike – The Isle of Wight from £73 pp at The Savoy

Posted on 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 [...]

Serve up a treat – tennis and more from £350 for four at The Savoy

Posted on 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 [...]