Isle Of Wight Xmas 5 Days - Bayshore Hotel
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALFIWXY
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
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. On the High Street you will find a wide variety of wonderful shops. Dinosaur Isle offers life-like dinosaur models and skeletons. There is also a traditional pier. 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 a Roman Villa complete with mosaic floors.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - Newport Christmas Eve
Capital, county town and commercial centre of the island with a pedestrianized town centre. /nNearby lies a Roman Villa with a well preserved mosaic and heating system (entry fee may apply)./nClose to the town centre, the quay is visited by many yachts from the mainland and Europe./n
Day 3 - Cowes Boxing Day
A small, bustling and colourful town, centred around the sport and industry of yachting./nThe town is split in two by the River Medina, which is crossed by a floating bridge. /nCowes' pedestrianised High Street is a pleasant place to explore on foot and for shopping. /n
Day 4 - Return Travel
Bayshore Hotel
Situated in a magnificent position on the seafront, opposite the beach and pier and close to the shopping centre, the Bayshore Hotel is a popular choice for coach holidays to Sandown. All 77 bedrooms are centrally heated with TV, hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities and private bath or shower and WC. The hotel has a light and spacious bar and lounge area with a large dance floor where entertainment is provided most evenings. There is a sun lounge and attractive restaurant overlooking the sea and a games room. Free WiFi in public areas. Lift serves all floors (a few stairs on split level floors).