Christmas On The Isle Of Wight

Itinerary

Description

The Isle of Wight has been a popular seaside destination since Queen Victoria chose to spend her family holidays here in the 19^th century. With its elegant resort towns and miles of unspoilt coastline, the island’s timeless charms are sure to make for a relaxing festive break away.

Coach Itinerary

Experience Christmas with an Isle of Wight Coach Break

23^rd December

After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.

Christmas Eve – Island Highlights Tour

Our fantastic Island Highlights tour takes in this unique island’s many famous sights. After Ventnor, a pretty resort built on a series of terraces, we make for Alum Bay. Here we can admire the multi-coloured cliffs and famous chalky outcrop The Needles. Next is the historic port town of Yarmouth which contains some of the oldest architecture on the island including a 16^th-century castle. We continue on to Newport, regarded as the capital of the Isle of Wight, with a historic quayside and selection of specialty shops. We return to the hotel for an afternoon of entertainment plus mulled wine and mince pies.

Christmas Day

Christmas Dayis a wonderful day of leisure at our hotel where we indulge in a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and delightful afternoon entertainment, followed by a buffet served in the evening.

Boxing Day – Ryde & Cowes

For today’s half-day excursion we spend some time at leisure in Ryde with its long stretch of golden sand, pretty esplanade, marina and beautiful gardens. Take a stroll along the famous 19^th-century pier, the oldest in England, or admire the many boats moored in the town’s busy harbour. We then head to Cowes, a vibrant and sophisticated resort home to the world-famous regatta. Enjoy a stroll along the seafront, browse the boutique shops, or admire many of the town’s ornate buildings which date from Queen Victoria’s time, in the style popularised by Prince Albert. Back at the hotel this afternoon, we enjoy some more entertainment.

27^th December

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head for home.

Coach Bullets

• Return coach travel and ferry crossings
• 4 nights at the Shanklin Beach Hotel, Shanklin with dinner & breakfast (includes evening buffet onChristmas Day with complimentary glass of wine)
• Christmas Day lunch
• Mulled wine and mince pies on arrival & on Christmas Eve afternoon
• Happy hour (for two hours) every evening
• Entertainment every afternoon
• Excursions to Ventor, Alum Bay, Yarmouth, Newport, Ryde & Cowes

Search Bullets

• 4 nights at the Shanklin Beach Hotel, Shanklin with dinner & breakfast (includes evening buffet onChristmas Day with complimentary glass of wine)
• Christmas Day lunch
• Mulled wine and mince pies on arrival & on Christmas Eve afternoon
• Happy hour (for two hours) every evening
• Entertainment every afternoon
• Excursions to Ventor, Alum Bay, Yarmouth, Newport, Ryde & Cowes

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JG3

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, with a greater range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are a little more spacious and have additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, a bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or with waiter service.

Accommodation

Shanklin Beach Hotel

The Shanklin Beach Hotel is located on Shanklin’s seafront, offering stunning sea views. The contemporary en-suite rooms feature satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also offers a bar and restaurant with views of the esplanade.