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SHANKLIN & THE DIAMOND ISLE
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SOLENT SAUNTER – PORTSMOUTH BOOK & ISLE OF WIGHT WEEKEND NOW
F F A A V V O O U U R R I I T T E E
F RA VE VO I US RE I DT E
Enjoy a weekend in the Great Waterfront City of Portsmouth and a day out on the Diamond Isle with this superb Solent Saunter getaway. The UK’s only city by the sea, Portsmouth is bursting with seafaring heritage, and you can blow the cobwebs away with a trip to the Isle of Wight by hovercraft
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head south to the coast for your 3-night stay. DBB DAY 2 – 3 At leisure with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Isle of Wight by Hovercraft Take a ‘flight’ across the Solent to everyone’s favourite island on the hovercraft to Ryde. Time at leisure to explore the town and beaches or take advantage of the local transport to go further afield. NB High winds may stop the operation of the hovercraft service
D-Day Story & the Spinnaker Tower The only UK museum dedicated to telling the events of June 1944, a significant moment in history. See the Landing Craft Tank 7074 and the stunning 83-metre Overlord Embroidery. Onto impressive Gunwharf Quays with its fabulous shopping. Included entrance up the iconic Spinnaker Tower for miles of spectacular views across the Solent
The timeless appeal of the Isle of Wight remains as strong as ever. Steeped in history with 60 miles of stunning unspoilt coastal scenery, a wealth of attractions, historic sites
and natural delights, it is a unique and ever popular holiday destination. (See pg 22 for IOW at Easter*. 23 Dec 2025 Christmas on the IOW also available – itineraries vary)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Portsmouth for the ferry across the Solent to the Isle of Wight for your 3, 4 or 6-night stay. DBB
DAY 2 – 3 (4 OR 6) – At leisure in Shanklin with one, two or three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
IOW Steam Railway & Ryde (All tours) Take a trip from a bygone age on the vintage IOW
Steam Railway. Explore the
lovingly restored station at
Havenstreet and spend time in Ryde with a stroll along the Esplanade or exploring the High Street Island Tour – Freshwater Bay, The Needles, Alum Bay & Godshill (5 & 7 day only) Island highlights include Freshwater Bay, the famous Needles
and the multi-coloured sands of Alum Bay. Return via the lovely old village of Godshill with its delightful, thatched cottages & tea rooms Cowes Harbour Trip (7 day only) 35 minute boat trip around Cowes Harbour, the yachting capital of the UK
RETURN DAY After breakfast, board the mid-morning ferry to the mainland and home
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 3, 4 or 6 nights with breakfast & dinner Some entertainment Isle of Wight Steam Railway & Ryde Included excursions
as stated
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
DAY 4 After breakfast, head homeward to your local area
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with dinner & breakfast
Use of hotel leisure facilities Return hovercraft travel to Ryde, IOW
Entrance to D-Day Story Museum
Entrance to Spinnaker Tower
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Call us on 01296 336666 / 01255 425453
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
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4, 5 OR 7 DAYS
FROM £479
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4 DAYS
FROM £449
SOUTH & SOUTH COAST
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CHANNEL VIEW HOTEL, SHANKLIN HHH
Popular clifftop hotel overlooking Shanklin Bay Restaurant, bar & some evening entertainment Indoor swimming pool & sauna
All guestrooms with TV & hairdryer
Lift to most floors
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HOLIDAY INN PORTSMOUTH HHHH
Modern hotel, a few minutes from Portsmouth centre & waterfront Smart guestrooms with all mod cons
Singles are double / twins for sole use
Open lobby concept
with restaurant & bar Health Club with indoor pool
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18 APR 2025
(Easter*)
4 DAYS
£479
26 MAY 2025
5 DAYS
£599
29 JUN 2025
7 DAYS
£859
27 JUL 2025
7 DAYS
£869
31 AUG 2025
5 DAYS
£609
5 OCT 2025
5 DAYS
£579
23 MAY 2025
£449
24 OCT 2025
£479
Single (limited)
£Nil
Insurance
4 DAYS
£35
Insurance
5 DAYS
£36
Insurance
7 DAYS
£42
Single
£135
Insurance
£35
REFERENCE EIW REFERENCE EMP
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