Two tourist hotspots on the Isle of Wight have been shortlisted for accolades at this year’s Beautiful South Awards for Excellence. A recreational tree company and the Island’s much loved… Read more »
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EIGHT IN 10 BOOK HOLIDAYS ONLINE, STUDY FINDS
Cited by travelweekly.co.uk, nine out of 10 surveyed by FairFX said they conducted their holiday research online, with eight out of 10 going on to make a booking over the… Read more »
RELAXING BREAKS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY TO 84 PER CENT
The value of a good holiday goes way beyond money spent on accommodation, travel and activities for the large majority of holidaymakers, a recent study has indicated. Kuoni travel and… Read more »
ISLE OF WIGHT SCORES HIGHLY IN HAPPINESS INDEX
Tourists heading out on their summer Isle of Wight breaks can expected to be greeted by some of the happiest people in Britain, iwcp.co.uk reports. The claim comes after the… Read more »
COST OF KIDS ON HOLIDAY IS A CONCERN, SAY FAMILIES
Six out of 10 families worry about how much money they spend on their children on holiday, according to new research. According to the Post Office, keeping the kids happy… Read more »
ISLE OF WIGHT CHOSEN FOR GREEN TECHNOLOGY TRIAL
Hydrogen-powered cars look set to be made available on the Isle of Wight as part of a broader trial of the green technology. It is the first time that hydrogen… Read more »
FORECASTERS: BRITISH SUMMER JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Finally, after two months of torrential rain, southern England can look forward to a belated British summer. Forecasters say that the last few bouts of rain will fall this week,… Read more »
ISLE OF WIGHT’S APPLEY PARK POISED TO RAISE GREEN FLAG
A 2012 Green Flag is to be raised in Appley Park tomorrow (July 18th), to recognise the quality of the green space. The 220-year-old park in Ryde has been given… Read more »
RECORD VISITING FIGURES OWED TO GREAT CAMPAIGN
VisitBritain’s chairman has praised the impact by the tourist board’s GREAT advertising campaign, as inbound passenger figures and visitor spend hit dizzy heights. According the Office for National Statistics, Britain… Read more »
£3 MILLION AWARDED TO ISLE OF WIGHT RAILWAY AND ABBEY
Two popular Isle of Wight tourist attractions are set to receive a facelift after a