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Here you will find the best tips on places to eat and drink, the top attractions, beaches, activities, amazing places to stay on the Island and a fountain of other local knowledge.
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by: Red Funnel
The Isle of Wight is one of the sunniest places in the UK, with an average of 34.2 hours of sunshine per week. But what do you do when the weather turns and it start...
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by: Red Funnel
In this guest blog, Robbie Lane from Isle of Wight Guru offers his advice on five local attractions you won’t find anywhere else.
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by: Alix Robinson
What is Cowes Week? Cowes Week (10-17 August) is an annual sailing regatta that started in 1826 and is one of the most famous in the world. Around 8000 competitors,...
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by: Red Funnel
The Isle of Wight is one of the best places to see meteor showers in the UK. With dazzling ‘Dark Sky’ sites scattered around the south of the island, thousands of st...
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by: Red Funnel
With vast swathes of the Isle of Wight designated Areas of Outstanding Beauty, it's easy to see why couples flock here for a romantic break. But did you know we also...
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by: Jo Macaulay
Want to treat the one you love to the most romantic and delicious meal for Valentine’s Day on the Isle of Wight? Then check out our top ten dining destinations to tr...
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by: Jo Macaulay
There are plenty of pubs who will welcome you with your dog, but are there as many restaurants? We’ve rounded up our top six that will welcome you with your four-leg...
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by: Jo Macaulay
There are so many lovely places to stay on the Isle of Wight, whether you want to be in the lap of luxury, go it alone or fancy something a little bit different from...
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by: Jo Macaulay
The Isle of Wight is getting greener all the time, with initiatives to cut our carbon emissions and reduce plastic waste especially high on the agenda. Here are a fe...
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by: Jo Macaulay
So, you’ve decided that the diamond floating in the south is your destination for New Year’s Eve, where are you going to go? Yes, our Island may seem small, but our...