With blogs being used more and more by people looking for travel resources, making sure that people are aware of the opportunities that the Isle of Wight offers is important.
That said, an Isle of Wight hotel can make for a great getaway, either for a weekend or a longer trip. There’s plenty to do on the island; you’re not going to be able to see everything that might interest you. But with a decent, comfortable base of operations, you’ll be sure of seeing that much more, and hopefully enjoy it more too.
There are alternatives for Isle of Wight accommodation, but with winter approaching, camping and caravans are looking less appealing. Holiday cottages though, such as those offered by Gurnard Pines, will still offer warm, cosy places to stay.
Of course, one of the most important things to bear in mind whilst looking for somewhere is how you’ll reach it. Deciding whether you’ll bring a car to the island, and what form of transport you’ll use to get there (ferry, hovercraft or catamaran) are all important decisions as well.
With luck, somebody reading this will find it helpful, and they’ll shortly be stepping off a ferry (or hovercraft or catamaran) to discover the island for themselves.
This article was donated by Artavia.
Monday, 19 October 2009
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Sometimes we all need a Middle Man
The Middle Man is a new Internet-based business which is helping a number of other businesses on the Island to compete for what trade there is left in the depths of a recession.
It can be a fallacy to suggest that, when times are hard, one needs to tighten one's belt and hope that when the clouds begin to clear there is still enough left in the bank to enable one to carry on where one left off. The counter argument, and it is a good one, is that when the potential for business declines one has to work harder, and smarter, to keep things going. That is where services like this one come in.
The Middle Man is basically an agent, painstakingly seeking out business opportunities for its clients who are then free to devote their own time to selling or producing. It uses Social Networking, cleverly exploits local Community Forums, scours the web for free advertising opportunities and acts as a helpful friend, generating the business that was always out there but which the proprietor often does not have the time to go out hunting for. What's more, it does it a price which even during a recession does not begin to pinch. At £30 for six months or £50 for a year, many businesses would need just one new customer to cover their outlay.
This new venture is currently in its infancy but it is already beginning to enjoy some deserved success. If it bring trade from elsewhere to the Island then let's hope it continues to thrive.
It can be a fallacy to suggest that, when times are hard, one needs to tighten one's belt and hope that when the clouds begin to clear there is still enough left in the bank to enable one to carry on where one left off. The counter argument, and it is a good one, is that when the potential for business declines one has to work harder, and smarter, to keep things going. That is where services like this one come in.
The Middle Man is basically an agent, painstakingly seeking out business opportunities for its clients who are then free to devote their own time to selling or producing. It uses Social Networking, cleverly exploits local Community Forums, scours the web for free advertising opportunities and acts as a helpful friend, generating the business that was always out there but which the proprietor often does not have the time to go out hunting for. What's more, it does it a price which even during a recession does not begin to pinch. At £30 for six months or £50 for a year, many businesses would need just one new customer to cover their outlay.
This new venture is currently in its infancy but it is already beginning to enjoy some deserved success. If it bring trade from elsewhere to the Island then let's hope it continues to thrive.
Sunday, 4 October 2009
Dame Ellen MacArthur announces retirement
Round-the-world yachtswoman and Island resident Dame Ellen MacArthur has announced that she it to retire from competitive sailing to concentrate on environmental campaigning.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, she said the inspiration for her decision came whilst spending two months camped on a remote island off South Georgia in the south Atlantic.
Read the full story here.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, she said the inspiration for her decision came whilst spending two months camped on a remote island off South Georgia in the south Atlantic.
Read the full story here.
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Park Resorts late offers from £111 for four nights
Park Resorts have a number of late caravan holiday offers available at their four parks on the Island - Languard, Thorness Bay, Nodes Point and Lower Hyde - starting from £111 for four nights (Monday to Friday).
Click here for more information or to make an instant booking online.
Click here for more information or to make an instant booking online.
The Isle of Wight Marathon - 4th October 2009
Now in it's 53rd year, the Isle of Wight Marathon is the oldest marathon in the United Kingdom.
Registration is at Ryde Rowing Club, and the run begins on the south side of Ryde Boating Lake at 11.00 am. The course consists of a single lap incorporating Ryde, Binstead, Wootton, Newport, Rookley, Arreton, Sandown, Barding - and then back to Ryde. There are eight drinks stations available at approximately three miles apart.
Concessionary travel on ferries is being offered by Wightlink, details available upon entry.
Registration is at Ryde Rowing Club, and the run begins on the south side of Ryde Boating Lake at 11.00 am. The course consists of a single lap incorporating Ryde, Binstead, Wootton, Newport, Rookley, Arreton, Sandown, Barding - and then back to Ryde. There are eight drinks stations available at approximately three miles apart.
Concessionary travel on ferries is being offered by Wightlink, details available upon entry.
Arreton Barns Craft Village
Arreton Barns is a wonderfully traditional craft village near the centre of the Island that boasts a whole range of shops and attractions.
It's free to visit - just drive in, leave your vehicle in the ample car park and take a look around the gift shops, try your hand at pottery, feed the fish in the carp pond or enjoy a pint of real ale (the Fuggle-Dee-Dum, by Goddards, is particularly appealing) or some of the excellent food on offer at the Dairyman's Daughter public house, where entertainment is also on offer in the evenings.
The shops collectively stock a particularly wide variety of Island produce including season gifts, wines, ciders, beers, liquers and organic farm produce.
There are even a few antique slot machines, specially adapted to take 5p pieces. They're there for a bit of fun, don't expect to get rich on them!
The village is on the main road in Arreton (Sat Nav PO30 3AA). If you are approaching from the Newport direction be careful you don't drive past, it is just on the left after the sharp bend.
It's free to visit - just drive in, leave your vehicle in the ample car park and take a look around the gift shops, try your hand at pottery, feed the fish in the carp pond or enjoy a pint of real ale (the Fuggle-Dee-Dum, by Goddards, is particularly appealing) or some of the excellent food on offer at the Dairyman's Daughter public house, where entertainment is also on offer in the evenings.
The shops collectively stock a particularly wide variety of Island produce including season gifts, wines, ciders, beers, liquers and organic farm produce.
There are even a few antique slot machines, specially adapted to take 5p pieces. They're there for a bit of fun, don't expect to get rich on them!
The village is on the main road in Arreton (Sat Nav PO30 3AA). If you are approaching from the Newport direction be careful you don't drive past, it is just on the left after the sharp bend.
Sunday, 13 September 2009
"Dormice in Briddlesford Woods" - walk this weekend
The People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) will be hosting a walk this Saturday, 19th September near Wootton Bridge.
Briddlesford Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is owned by the charity. It is home to a number of rare species including dormice, red squirrels and bats.
This weekend visitors will have the opportunity to check some of the 400 nest boxes in the woods.
The event will take place in the morning and will be repeated again in the afternoon. Please click here to book a place.
Briddlesford Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is owned by the charity. It is home to a number of rare species including dormice, red squirrels and bats.
This weekend visitors will have the opportunity to check some of the 400 nest boxes in the woods.
The event will take place in the morning and will be repeated again in the afternoon. Please click here to book a place.
Gurnard Pines anyone?
We've just booked up through The Sun for the weekend before Christmas and this time we've been allocated Gurnard Pines, on the north coast of the Island.
This will be the first time well have been there, although it does look rather nice on the website - all pine lodges and bungalows. Not sure about the weather at that time of year though - more on this latest expedition anon.
This will be the first time well have been there, although it does look rather nice on the website - all pine lodges and bungalows. Not sure about the weather at that time of year though - more on this latest expedition anon.
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Park Resorts New ABI Summer Supreme
This year Park Resorts has put its years of experience to good use by teaming up with one of the UK's leading caravan manufacturers and producing a model which is stylish, modern and thoroughly appealing - the ABI Summer Supreme.
Comfortable, spacious and built to last, the ABI is available for between £40,000 to £45,000, depending on location.
For more information, simply click here to visit the Park Resorts website and arrange a no obligation VIP tour.
Comfortable, spacious and built to last, the ABI is available for between £40,000 to £45,000, depending on location.
For more information, simply click here to visit the Park Resorts website and arrange a no obligation VIP tour.
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Shanklin Chine - historic gorge with subtle illuminations
Shanklin Chine is a historic gorge of natural beauty and a splendid haven of woodland, wildlife, unusual plants and a strangely enchanting waterfall.
One of two famous chines on the Island (along with Blackgang which boasts a popular theme park), as well as many that are lesser known, the deep ravine at Shanklin is believed to have formed over 10,000 years and plays host to a glorious collection of flora and fauna. In spite of the tranquility which is itself an attraction to thousands of visitors there is much to see and do. Shops, nature trails, a Children's Nature Hide (red squirrels are frequently to be seen), a fisherman's cottage, gift shop and heritage centre make this a must for nature lovers everywhere.
Located at the heart of the thatched village of Shanklin, visitors will often combine a stroll around the Chine with a tour of the historic attractions and teashops of the old town.
Opening time is 10am. From July 3rd the Chine stages open evenings until 10pm with subtle illuminations. From April until July, and again from September until November, the venue closes at 5pm. Entrance prices are inexpensive, with concessions, families and school groups catered for.
There is no parking on site, however visitors may use the Vernon Meadow car park (Sat Nav PO37 6QT) or Shanklin Esplanade.
One of two famous chines on the Island (along with Blackgang which boasts a popular theme park), as well as many that are lesser known, the deep ravine at Shanklin is believed to have formed over 10,000 years and plays host to a glorious collection of flora and fauna. In spite of the tranquility which is itself an attraction to thousands of visitors there is much to see and do. Shops, nature trails, a Children's Nature Hide (red squirrels are frequently to be seen), a fisherman's cottage, gift shop and heritage centre make this a must for nature lovers everywhere.
Located at the heart of the thatched village of Shanklin, visitors will often combine a stroll around the Chine with a tour of the historic attractions and teashops of the old town.
Opening time is 10am. From July 3rd the Chine stages open evenings until 10pm with subtle illuminations. From April until July, and again from September until November, the venue closes at 5pm. Entrance prices are inexpensive, with concessions, families and school groups catered for.
There is no parking on site, however visitors may use the Vernon Meadow car park (Sat Nav PO37 6QT) or Shanklin Esplanade.
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