Reviews
2020, Covid and the New Staycation
2020 saw the rise of the Staycation
Read MoreEating Out on the Isle of Wight
Eating out on the Isle of Wight I am often asked for food recommendations on the Isle of Wight. From friends, guests and islanders. I thought it was about time I put pen to paper 😉 A Unique perspective It is worth mentioning that I have a rather unique intolerance. I cannot eat foods with…
Read MoreA Personal Dining Experience on the Isle of Wight
A Personal Dining Experience on the Isle of Wight A personal chef is just for the rich and famous. Â Well, so I thought. If you are of the same opinion, might be worth a little read……. The Wight Place were lucky enough to be invited by La Belle Assiette to try a private dining experience…
Read MoreThe Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum
Come on Dive in….. It’s been a couple of years since we last visited The Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Museum at Arreton Barns. Little Miss Wight Place was keen to go back as her school projects have developed somewhat in that time and  history seems to be a firm favourite. The Education Room A new…
Read MoreTravelling Solo to the Isle of Wight
Travelling Solo to The Corner House in Ventnor I have never travelled on my own for 2 nights without my family in tow, and I definitely haven’t crossed the water and left them on the mainland. Now I have ‘survived’ the experience of travelling solo, I wanted to let you know – it was a…
Read MoreWhy the Isle of Wight? What’s so special?
You are always visiting the Isle of Wight. Â Why? What’s so special? I guess it’s just a feeling I get, a feeling I got last week as I left the mainland and headed for a staycation on the Isle of Wight, with my family. I am not sure I can express what I mean, but…
Read MoreWhy visit the Isle of Wight? What’s so special?
You are always visiting the Isle of Wight. Â Why? What’s so special? I guess it’s just a feeling I get, a feeling I got last week as I left the mainland and headed for a staycation on the Isle of Wight, with my family. The Feeling: It starts the minute I spot the sails at…
Read MoreAnimal Encounters and Dinosaur hunting on the Isle of Wight
Animals, including extinct animals and a bit of beach action makes for a fun packed day on the Isle of Wight. After an early start from the mainland, we arrive at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (previously known as The Isle of Wight Zoo), even before the doors are open, The Sanctuary is conveniently located right…
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