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 MoreThe Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Since we first met, it’s been love at first donkey. A charity with a genuine passion for all things donkey, the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a simple but amazing place that people of all ages will fall in love with. It’s been a summer of donkey love for myself and my daughter. Â We…
Read MoreChale Show – Fun for all the family
I pick the crazy vegetable place…. Â The Chale Show Summer 2017, myself and my 5 year old have travelled far and wide. Â Well, actually, not that far and wide as we have been on the Isle of Wight for most of it! My daughter has kept a scrapbook of her adventures this summer holiday. Â We…
Read MoreVentnor Fringe Festival
My first fringe festival and it certainly won’t be my last. We arrived in Ventnor just before the start of fringe week, watching the preparations unfold and the excitement build. After a quick visit to the Ventnor Exchange, I left armed with my festival programme and tips on family friendly events. Â Daughter enjoyed a quick…
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…
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