ISLE OF WIGHT 8 DAYS - BAYSHORE HOTEL

The Isle of Wight has a great deal to offer with many superb sandy beaches, mile upon mile of stunning countryside and coastal walks and all the usual modern holiday facilities in the resorts. Sandown is the island's principal resort, and offers a wealth of entertainments. Sandown Bay is the largest on the island and offers a long, safe, sandy beach framed at either end by stunning white cliffs contrasting with the rich blue sea. There are good shops and an open air market on Mondays. Dinosaur Isle offers life-like dinosaur models and skeletons. There is also a pier, directly in front of our hotel. In addition, Sandown boasts Brown's Pleasure Park, swimming and squash at the Heights Leisure Centre and a fascinating Geological Museum. There are plenty of evening entertainments to suit all tastes. Nearby Brading has Wax and Doll Museums and a Roman Villa complete with mosaic floors.EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Full Day Excursion to Alum Bay and Cowes We journey across the island to Alum Bay, famous for its coloured sands. Nearby are the magnificent chalk Needles, the remains of a ridge which once joined the island to the mainland. Returning via Britain's yachting capital, Cowes.

Full Day Excursion to Carisbrooke Castle and Newport
We travel along the southern edge of the island before turning inland to Carisbrooke Castle (admission included in the tour cost). Here Charles I was imprisoned and it is also famous for its Donkey Centre. We continue to Newport, capital of the island. Returning via the picturesque village of Godshill.

Half Day Excursion to Rosemary Vineyard and Ryde
We travel along the eastern coast and have a fascinating visit to Rosemary Vineyard (included in the tour cost) before continuing on to Ryde, which offers many shops and a splendid pier with outstanding views across the busy Solent.Bayshore Hotel
Situated in a magnificent position on the seafront, opposite the beach and pier and close to the shopping centre. All 80 bedrooms are centrally heated with TV, hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities and private bath or shower and WC. The hotel has lounges, cocktail bar, dining room and many bedrooms overlooking the sea. Entertainment is provided most evenings. There is also a games room. Lift serves all floors (a few stairs on split level floors).

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