SOUTH COAST – 8 days

Superbly situated beside the sparkling waters of Sandown Bay, the twin resorts of Sandown and Shanklin have delighted generations of holiday-makers for over 150 years. Sandown seafront is just yards from the town’s shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, with easy level walking along the broad promenades and sea wall. Safe bathing and a mild climate with consistently high placing in the U.K’s sunshine records provide the essential ingredients for a summer holiday. You will find deckchairs, beach huts, water sports and the pier, dating from 1879 which now provides all-weather amusements.

Ocean Hotel – Tel: 01983 402351

The Ocean Hotel, family run since 1958, offers 96 bedrooms and is conveniently situated between the High Street and the Esplanade overlooking the popular Sandown Bay. What’s included:
• FREE Insurance
• All rooms have private facilities, telephone, television and complimentary tea/coffee
• Waiter service traditional English breakfast
• Lunch snacks available daily
• Waiter service evening meal with choice of menu
• Outdoor heated pool (seasonal)
• Entertainment
• Lift serving most floors
• Porterage

Itinerary

Day 1: Leisurely outward journey to tour the Isle of Wight and spend four nights at the Ocean Hotel in Sandown arriving late afternoon.
Day 2: At leisure in Sandown.
Day 3: Cowes and Osborne House. An excursion firstly to Cowes, the yachting capital of the Island before a visit to Queen Victoria’s seaside retreat.
Day 4: At leisure in Sandown.
Day 5: Ventnor, Alum Bay and Godshill. A day excursion through Ventnor to Alum Bay, home of the famous coloured sand; and The Needles which are the western most point of the Isle of Wight, conclude the day with a visit to Godshill, one of the prettiest villages on the Island.
Day 6: At leisure in Sandown.
Day 7: At leisure in Sandown.
Day 8: Depart after breakfast for the homeward journey arriving early evening.

Optional excursions will be available