Isle of Wight Tourism Sector

Where can you find a perfect place for a great British holiday? The Isle of Wight is one of the options you may lie to consider. It is an unspoiled paradise of natural beauty and the special laid back our of time spirit of the IOW will plunge you immediately into a pleasant bygone age.

Tourism is a prime sector of IOW economy, IOW tourism brings an essential amount of income supporting into the IOW livelihoods of many of its residents. It contributes around 350 million pounds every year. This is a significant sum of money and it is vital for the IOW survival. There are many and varied accommodation types on offer all over the Island, The prospective visitor can select from hotels, B & B`s, guest houses, campsites and other types depending on your preferences and budget. Tourism on the IOW is growing and flourishing due to some interesting factors such as its close position to that of the mainland making the trip short but adventurous, a nice climate and super weather conditions. Couple this with its beautiful natural surroundings, historic heritage and hospitable people makes Island a place not to miss.

Another great set of attractions is the hundreds of tourist events and attractions that are being run year round all over the Island. These all add value as economic components over and above the accommodation and pure beauty that the Island has to offer, which includes sunny and sandy beaches, spectacular sea views, magnificent rural areas, historical places, various parks, zoos and countryside. Among big IOW events we can say about Isle of Wight Festival, Cowes Week, Garlic Festival to name just a few.

In other words, IOW is an ideal place for a holiday adventure, here you can find a lot of things to do and review and have a great time having fun and enjoyment. Recent research over the past few years has shown that the amount of holidaymakers coming to the Island is growing year on year. And this tendency illustrates that these figures are a good sign for the coming years, which in turn has given investors reasons to plough further monies into building more accommodation hotels, parks, attractions in many parts of the Island. Most of people who have visited this island once come back here time and time again. The Isle of Wight is a green island shaped like that of a diamond on its side. It is really a jewel of the Great Britain. Here you can relax and feel the fresh breath of the sea while marveling at its outstanding natural beauty.

One of the famed landmarks on the IOW is the Needles. You most certainly never forget it once you have stood on the downs at Alum bay and look down over the cliffs and see these magnificent chalk needles that run out into the English Channel. Here you can also see an interesting natural phenomenon, multi- coloured sand. It is caused over many years by the mixture of different minerals layered into the sandy rock face. Not far away from here you can view the lighthouse on the edge of the needles rocks. Travel Isle of Wight and you will have a marvellous trip on the island.

Beside The Isle of Wight Seaside

Our sunny and hot summer has now faded into memory, but this is not a reason to get upset. There are still some warm days and we can always prey for a late Indian summer which would be wonderful. Even now you can enjoy our warm autumn season on the Islands sea shores. As the golden beaches of the Isle of Wight, always attract many late holidaymakers every year. In addition to the wide range of attractions, fun, amusement events, festivals, historical places of interest, Isle of Wight is famous for its rich beach and coastal walks. Isle of Wight Tourism is happy to provide people with information on many walks and rambles.

People who are born near the seaside get very used to going to the beach and having recreational fun in and out of the water. Children like to play in the sand, build sandcastles, families enjoy picnics and romantic pairs take pleasurable loving strolls with each other, listening to the waves striking against the coastal rocks. Why don’t I give you a sample of some of the IOW beaches describing their delights and secrets. Sandown bay is a traditional family resort famous for its long golden sandy beach.

The pier is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The sea air is wonderful, and a walk along the coastal path towards Bembridge is the best way to enjoy it, while savoring the stunning scenery from the top of Culver Down on your way. If you find time to tear yourself away from the beach, you can discover that the town has a nice choice of restaurants and along with many local pubs. Do tell the children that the area around Sandown Bay is a good place to go fossil hunting which will keep them amused for hours as they scour the rock pools for a prehistoric find! This year the beaches received a Blue Flag Beach Award for its high standards.

Shanklin beach which is situated a little further along the coast is also a long and sandy one, but not so rocky. Do take time to admire Shanklin Chine which is a narrow gorge running down to the sea, filled with rare plants, a waterfall and lots of points of interest, such as PLUTO the famous Pipeline Under The Ocean, which kept the troops on D Day supplied with water, oil and petrol. Moving up at the top of the gorge you will discover the Old Village with its thatched cottages, tearooms and small shops all greeting the visitor with open arms and cream teas. The town itself has a good choice of restaurants, cafes and pubs; again In 2009 Shanklin beach also received an award of the Marine Conservation Society Good Beach Guide.

Photo by Christine Matthews

Form Shanklin one can walk all the way around to Ventnor, which is a seaside resort with a very long tradition, perfect for family holiday and is wonderfully Victorian and very picturesque.

Ventnor nestles in the shelter of steep sided hills, and was the seaside town of choice in Victorian times because of its mild climate and therapeutic sea air. Its sandy beach is great for relaxation and the new harbour is a great place to hire a fishing boat or take a afternoon trip on one of the marine trips. A walk along the coast path takes you to the famous twenty two acres Botanic Gardens, a dream to walk around and peruse the trees and flowers and you must while there nip down to visit Steephill Cove, one of the islands` many hidden gems, it is so wonderful and I am sure  you will remember it forever. You can buy fresh and delicious lobster and crab here at several of the eateries. Ventnor beach is tranquil and comfortable beach. The beach also received the Marine Conservation Society Good Beach Guide 2009 award.

Now you can choose from my little list a beach that best suits your taste. For me it will always be Steephill Cove. Do not hesitate to find a fitting  Isle of Wight accommodation looking for all on the internet.

Parks of The Isle of Wight

What is would you say was a super and great pastime for both adults and children alike? Immediately holiday time together comes to mind as it is the most favourite and lovely pastime for any family to enjoy on an annual basis. We all love having wonderful times with our dear ones and close friends. The grown-ups can have a drink and relax while the children enjoy the many days away from school, having a super and nice time with friends and not just sitting in front of computer and playing electronic games, but walking and cycling, jumping around and generally having fun.

Where can you find such a nice place to relax and rest? Well may I suggest you try the beautiful and green Isle of Wight. There is a great spirit on the Island brining enjoyment and service to its visitors is one of the main thrusts of the many tourism businesses. As well as this the traveler will notice immediately that the pace of life changes as soon as you cross the Solent and set foot onto the Island, it’s a magical place of beauty with the most splendid scenery. I would like to provide you with some information on a few of the main attractions and parks on the IOW. Your children will find that there are many things to do and see within them.

One of the popular attractions on the IOW is Dinosaur Isle- an Interactive dinosaur museum.

This park is located in Sandown. It is a really nice and stunning area, where you can see and play with Interactive displays, large fossil collections, alongside is an extensive gift shop, this is an all weather attractions and is open all the year round. You can have a walk into past and then back to future, contemplating the history and development of the civilization of dinosaurs that lived 120 million years ago. There is also a great collection of all kinds of dinosaurs fossilized remains.

Their sizes will surprise you as they are their natural size which means BIG! Do not be scared as they are just skeletons, but very, very long ago a world of dinosaurs ruled the Isle of Wight.

The next attraction and park is Robin Hill Country Park.

Set in picturesque country side, it is an ideal place for children’s parties and the playing of games. There are five new woodland gardens to rest in and explore so something for the whole family. Here you have a great opportunity to see and take pictures of the rare red squirrel. This is great fun for the kids as squirrel spotting can take many hours of hunting to find the right picture,. It is a real fun for kids!

The thirds alternative is Fort Victoria to the West of the Wight, situated on the north side of the Solent. Here you can see the following attractions, the Marine Aquarium, and Archaeology Exhibition, Planetarium and Model Railway. Again I t is an opportunity to combine leisure time with super educational themes. It is a very good place to view vintage boats and ships in action as the views across the narrow straits between the Island and the mainland is narrow and very busy. After having a super walk you can have lunch at Verdi’s Cafe.

Here are just some parks and attraction options found on the Isle of Wight. However, there is a great amount of Isle of Wight attractions. Choose whatever you want and have a great day out! IOW Tourism welcomes you!

Fun Activities of The Isle of Wight

There are many places in the world where you can have a nice holiday and great fun. At any of the places you intend to spend your valuable vacation time you wish to make sure that you chosen well. One of the main things is who you are going on your trip, as your companions play a vital role in the success of the adventure. You can of course go on trip alone, but that takes a special kind of person as travel is all about experience and that is often best shared. If you want to be away from civilisation and to rest for a while from hustle and bustle of everyday living then why not choose the Isle of Wight as the perfect destination. It is calm and tranquil place often thought of as being many years behind the pace of mainland or north Island as the locals like say.

You know on think about it, I must personally say that Isle of Wight can and is an ideal destination for everybody. For example, it is a great opportunity to spend a wonderful vacation with the whole family. The weather is often better than that of the mainland; there is plenty of enchanting picturesque scenery, golden beaches, historical places and festivals galore that cater for all tastes. Natural beauty appeals to your imagination and inspiration. There are so many places for kids like Zoos, Parks, and Isle of Wight Attractions. Your children will be excited and busy with so many different things to do. Young couples also will be engaged with festivals and events.

The Isle of Wight is a breeding-ground for many fiestas, carnivals and celebrations, such as the Isle of Wight Music Festival, The Bestival, Jazz Festival and many more! If you are looking for something very different or extreme, you can go on walking or hiking adventure, there are some great water sports, paragliding courses and all sorts of other activities. If you are interested in history, you are welcome to explore the rich and interesting history on the Isle of Wight as it has many famous places to visit and explore. Those wishing to explore the Islands culinary cuisine are greeted by a plethora super restaurants, bars and pubs.

There you can have a mug of beer or a nice dinner with candles and glass of wine. These settings are superb and should be enjoyed with good company, talking with your friends, recalling the moments of your life, chatting over anecdotes and funny stories while soaking up the ambience around. For those that go it alone, try just lying in the Sun, sunbathing and gently swimming in the Sea all of which will improve your soul and give you an appetite for more than juts food. If you are fond of the same, then the nice and warm Isle of Wight beaches are waiting for you. I find it personally so nice to lie down, enjoy the warm Sun rays and just relax. Let the rays caress your body and your soul will float among the clouds in the sky, it truly is a splendid feeling. In evening you can take a walk alongside the beach and contemplate the nice red sun slowly setting in the West.

Many people cross to the Island on a weekend break for all sort o weekend attractions such as Hen and Stag parties, Murder Mysteries, Ghost Hunts and Golfing Weekends. A lot of amusing time is guaranteed, you can go also go in for some games like Lazer combat or paintball, but be sure to bring a jumpsuit and an armored plated set of pants Seriously all the equipment is supplied and it is a very exciting and fun experience and well worth trying if you have never done it before. Two teams of 6 people each are chosen and fight each other in several different events. It is fast, exciting and often quite a dirty game if played in the muddy fields. For those with a little more dignity, Clay Pigeon is a great fun for noble gentleman or women. The goal of this outdoor activity is to shoot as many clay pigeons as possible, the clays come thick and fast and a keen eye can often take the day!

So, as you can see these are only some super activities and opportunities for having fun on the Isle of Wight. IOW Tourism can provide you with a good accommodation and guest service.

Visit Many Exciting Isle of Wight Events July – August

The Isle of Wight is one of the most exciting places in the world to visit, it’s where I personally can feel myself at ease and very relaxed, but up for an electrifying time at the drop of a hat if needed! There are so many alluring events being held during summertime at which you can have such a splendid time.

For example on the 29 of July starts a fantastic Pirates` Party at Blackgang Chine. This festival is continued on the 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th of August. All islanders as well as visitors are invited to this wonderful lively festivity! The Parks` attractions are opened late evening on every evening. You can enjoy a lot of live entertainment and amusement activities, taste delicious barbecue meal and drink hot alcohol as well as non alcohol drinks. Exciting music and spectacular display of fireworks bring an exhilarating end to a memorable day! This is your chance to turn out and enjoy a thrilling fairy-tale of pirates’ times.

Maybe you prefer to listen and view a gripping magical musical segment while viewing flying wireworks in the skies? Come on 30th of July or 6th, 13th, 20th or 27th of August and review all at the Needles Park.

Magic in the Skies is now bigger and better than ever. Entertainment starts from 6.30pm and includes live music, street performers, magic displays, juggling and fire breathing. The evening also culminates with a fantastic firework display, not to be missed!

Onto Robin Hill- countryside Adventure Park. It is one of the much loved parks among children and adults alike. If you love nature, then Really Wild Fridays are for you. Join in and discover a wonderful world of flora and fauna as you get to know more about the nature of the Isle of Wight.

Many special activities are run all day around the countryside and woods of Robin Hill in conjunction with Island 2000 Trust. Event themes include Really Wild Survival, Really Wild Butterflies and Mini Beasts, Really Wild Woodlands, Red Squirrel Safari, Really Wild Animal Art, Really Wild Kite Making and Flying and Really Wild Wand Making. There are also art and craft activities run undercover all day on the Really Wild stage, making it a plethora of challenges and adventures for all the family. So have a great time and a magic touch to the nature.

This 2009 year Cowes Week is held from 1st to 8th of August on the Isle of Wight. Be hurry not to miss such a great event, especially if it is your first time – you will have many things to sort and look out for. Cowes Week is the oldest, largest and most famous regatta in the world. First started in 1826, the event has long been a mainstay in the British sporting summer calendar. Its normal eight-day schedule combines many ingredients, from competitive sailing to a swathe of super social activities.

Highlights this year include the bi yearly Fastnet race on the final Sunday and a Champagne Mumm Ladies` Day. You can enjoy racing of 8.500 participants from amateur sailors to Olympic and world class professionals. You can watch most of the races from the shore, or get closer to the action on a spectator’s boat or simply soak up the carnival spirit in Cowes itself. On the shoreline the towns` pubs, bars and restaurants are buzzing with people all week, while super bands, street entertainers and processions all add to the party atmosphere.

Don’t forget to pop along to Cowes Yacht Haven where some really greet entertainment will be up for grabs. Enjoy this once a year unique experience!

Family Holiday Parks in And Around Ryde

What can be more romantic than travelling on the top deck with the sun setting in the distance on a warm summers evening sailing to the Isle of Wight for a super holiday with your loved one? Believe me when I say it is a lovely experience, as you glide slowly forward with the thoughts of what a superb trip is in store as you have heard so much about the nonstop entertainment and nightlife guaranteed all across the Isle of Wight in the summertime. The reputation for great sea food cuisine is making it a favourite destination for the seasoned traveller and new holidaymakers.

The IOW is a perfect location offering wonderful natural locations along with great beeches and scenery to match. The islanders are glad to offer to you all kinds of accommodation to suit every pocket and every family. To find out more information on the suitable accommodation awaiting you why not visit the Island Eye portal.

All across the island you will find suitable accommodation parks at your disposal that cater for all tastes, ages and interests. For example, in the Ryde area there are several, the first is situated 3 miles due East from Ryde where we find Field Lane, containing a nice little family park situated in St. Helens where you and all your children can have a splendid holiday.

This fortunate park position allows you to access nice sandy beaches and enjoy days of sun bathing bucket and spade as well as good safe swimming. From here it is also possible to choose many superb walks that cover all parts of the island.

Another superb situation in Ryde is Hillgrove Park. There again you will find many entertaining activities, games and a super swimming pool for children. If you want to be even closer to nature why not try one of the static caravans and bungalows found at Nodes Point which is located just 3.1 miles from Ryde on the road to towards St Helens.

This park is aimed at holidays for families. There are super amusements, entertainments and attractions that will not leave you or your children wanting. The indoor swimming pool is very impressive and really an exciting pastime for the kids. But don’t forget to have a go yourselves; it is an extremely good exercise for the body and its general health. The staff is open and friendly offers a warm welcome to all their guests throughout the season. The services are excellent and the prices are more than suitable for your family budget.

If you want to go away from your routine everyday life, choose the Isle of Wight. It has on offer an ideal coastline, wonderful rural areas and breathtaking natural beauty for you to enjoy your holiday. All accommodation facilities are comfortable and meet high standard of hotel business. Take a break and visit Ryde!

Open Yourself to Exciting World of Our Own Backyard

There are so many things that are written about one`s holiday time and where to take the all important annual vacation. I am quite sure every year each people plans their holidays with meticulous detail. As it this time when one dreams about having a wonderful time away from work, office, ordinary life and the other monotonous daily chores. OK, so where do we go Europe, further afield perhaps? Well often the answer here will depend on your interests and preferences as well as the all important factor of the monetary budget. After thinking and debating on such a task you eventually will decide as to what the budget can afforded, then the question will switch to where and what is the best place for your vacation this year? We know already there are many places where you can have a great rest and relaxation so the choice is wide.

However, with the budget we have we may well be looking this year to stay in the UK and perhaps visit some of the famous seaside resorts, as much talked about as the kind of holidays by our forefathers used to go on. Such things as sharabangs and a week at Butlins, memories of days at the seaside with their buckets and spades. However, it does not mean that this particular style of holiday or resort will suit you down to the ground or even if you would like it? But we have in our own minds and we should go and see such places for ourselves and see what al the fuss was about.

As when you think about it, you can often spend a great deal of time traveling mile after mile and never actually realize that paradise is nearer than you think. So let`s be wise and appreciate that this year it will not be necessary to go that far away in order to find joy and happiness. Just look around locally and see what UK wonders are really on your own doorstep. To begin with, you will need to make a deep and extensive research on the topic in question. Examining the family requirements is a good place to start. If one person prefers a passive leisure time like drinking a pleasant pint of beer, attending an exciting festival or having a wonderful time at the disco, and the other is fond of a more strenuous pastime like quiet walk for the odd 12 miles followed by an interesting book…Then their tastes differ, but help is at hand. As we don`t have to go that far away and we are very glad enlighten you as to one UK destination that will fit all of the requirements just muted. The Isle of Wight offers not only an answer to your questions but much more as well.

There are many areas where you can have a great time dotted all over the Island thus having a wonderful vacation. What can you not enjoy about the Isle of Wight? It has splendid natural beauty surrounded by nature and a great many evening entertainments and hot nightlife for those more enthusiastic youngsters among the party. All of which will be at your disposal when visiting the IOW. If you are fit and wish to partake in a walking adventure, again the Island has many signed and well documented walks throughout the whole island where you can explore each town and village of this beautiful isle. And believe me there are many places worth seeing along the trails. It is a good opportunity for the British people to discover their own culture and feel free to embellish and contemplate why our forefathers made such a song and dance about our own wonderful Islands.

Just a quick note on accommodation places for you. Via the internet and cyber space you can easily find any Isle of Wight Hotel that should comfortably satisfy all your requirements and demands. Here as well you can find out some useful background information on an Isle of Wight Holiday.

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White Sands of Sandown…

My dear reader, the time has come to think about your holiday and how you can arrange it. You may already have a great desire for and are feeling ready to go on a nice vacation. Where would you like to go? Well if you feel like going to a nice golden beach for warm sun and bathing in the Sea, we can recommend you a nice and peaceful destination in Europe. European culture, traditions, hospitable people, British service and quality as well as many other interesting things are waiting for you on the beautifully green Isle of Wight.

Let’s talk about the Isle of Wight’s golden beaches. As if it were your choice, let us start with Sandown. It is one of the Isle of Wight’s most glorious beaches. Sandown is your best choice because it astonishes travelers by its unspoiled beauty. It is up to you whether you want to lie in the sun or just have a nice walk along the beach. Whatever you choose you will get a great amount of unforgettable emotions and memories of an exhilarating experience. You could ask what the main attraction of Sandown is as there are so many nice beaches in the world competing with one another…of course white sand is the magnetic appeal of Sandown. For children and adults Sandown also has lots of amusement parks and entertainment areas for having a fun and enjoyable time. Islanders call the marvelous Isle of Wight their home. It is a really nice home where you can rest your mind, body and soul. That is why you holiday makers come to the Isle of Wight and also feel like you are at home whilst you are visiting. As they say home is where the heart is and we feel confident that once you have visited the

Island it will become your home away from home.

When you are on the island, it is time for you to rest and relax in comfort. To this end there are many accommodation variants at your disposal, just make a decision what to choose. Sandown is a really good family place on the Isle of Wight. Holiday makers come here every year again and again- this is an indicator of how special Sandown really is. If you want to find yourself in nice natural surroundings and forget about life troubles, come to the Isle of Wight. You will not regret for one second your choice. Sandown is ready and waiting to greet its visitors!

photo by photo by Les Allan www.iwcam.co.uk

Family Holiday on The Isle of Wight

With the current world situation we all need to follow the dictates, rules and laws to survive and try and maintain a reasonable lifestyle. This lifestyle reflects at anytime our need to share positive emotions and feeling among our families. A holiday is a great opportunity to have a nice time with the all members of the family giving us rest from the ordinary routine rigors’ of everyday work and life. But, there a question arises.

How to have a great vacation by investing as little money as possible? Well may I propose the following answer? One of the best ways to have a great vacation is to take a holiday in your native country. Why I hear you ask?  Well, you already know almost everything there is to know about your natural countries culture, customs and traditions, thus on your first new outing or adventure so you can’t be tripped up and get into any trouble by following a wrong course of action. However, there are still many new things and places to discover as it is an amazing world of splendid and wonderful things, this place we call the home.

The Isle of Wight is a British island of an offering huge enjoyment, pleasure and thrills! It is an island where you can have picnics with your families; partake in many various interesting sporting activities, visit a Norman castle, admire a Roma and fresco.  It is a chance to have a superb leisure time; with many a distraction for every person at every age and of any course social interests groups are also well catered for as the Isle of Wight caters for all tastes! There is a good family camping facilities dotted all over the Island intertwined within the natural beauty, making it marvelous and so spectacular that from a child to adult person to enjoy. Thus everybody feels very relaxed and comfortable in the picturesque scenery and peaceful surroundings.

Many different events are organised on the IOW for you, so can choose whatever your souls wants; from just a nice sunbathing afternoon on one of the golden beaches, or a visit to one of the fabulous exciting attractions on offer. Super world wide acclaimed hot music festivals or a peaceful rest in the open air, or perhaps a super gift of shopping therapy for the girlies.

What do we suggest for the little ones?  Sparky’s Krew is an exhilarating place for children from 5 to 16 years offering many different facilities. For the more creative child why not pop along to Chessell Pottery and see what they can get their hands on. Not forgetting the parents, you also want to have a camping holiday with fun so why not pop along in the evening and be entertained at the Regatta View Show bar. It is a stylish and charming choice for parents. Enjoy a nice drink and contemplate the boats` and sailing regattas of the Solent. Those wishing to discover something new that’s not that far away should examine a local IOW museum visit.
Why not try out the Calbourne Water Mill, Yarmouth Castle, and the Dimbola Lodge or spend a really educational visit at the Isle of Wight Pearl.
We wish all a super and safe holiday!

What Can You do on The Isle of Wight?

There are so many interesting things written about the beautiful Isle of Wight…What else might be added to this plethora of information? I can say without doubt that this island still has many a secret and mystery to explore and discover. Besides its historical past, the Island welcomes its guests and holiday makers to admire the fascinating natural beauty that is on offer in this European Isle. Not being that far from the mainland of England, the access to the Isle of Wight can be had in three ways, Hover travel’s passenger hovercrafts, Wight Link’s Car and fast cat passenger ferries and Red Funnel’s fast Red-jet passenger and its super car ferries.

Once over the sea trip you can step back on the wonderful terra firma, immediately you feel a special spirit and a magnificent atmosphere. Here on the island there are many things for you to exercise your mind on. Every person whether a child or adult, male or female, can find something for his or her soul, and curiosity to explore. History, nature, spectacular views, attractions, events, these are only some of the experiences you can follow in order to satisfy your heart and inner essence.

We are happy to provide you with background information on many of the Island’s activities. For example, why not try out Amazon World. It is a great chance to see a wide selection of rare species of animals, plants, insects, reptiles. You can find out all the necessary information about tropical forests and the conservation of the worlds natural resources. Amazon World Park is one of the champions of the Top Family Attraction, so be sure when we say, all members of the family can have fun there. Another super attraction of the Isle of Wight that can provide you with a wide selection of positive emotions is Blackgang Chine.

There are many sections to be seen and explored, such as Nursery Rhyme Characters for the younger ones, Weather Wizards, Cowboy Town and Rumpus Mansion, all designed to keep the young and old attention for many an hour. For the not so heroic amongst the party can have some nice time sitting quietly at a café or snack bar. Moreover, you can come back to the park within 7 days free of charge, so don’t forget to come early in the week and the kids can be brought back again later as their minds demand more and more.

For the intrepid cyclists or for a healthy visit why not take a walk or cycle trip around the island, there are many set routes and paths to choose from and you will have a really exciting trip. Make sure to take a camera and take a great amount of lovely super pictures for the scrapbook.