The Isle of Wight has a great deal to offer with many superb sandy beaches, mile upon mile of stunning countryside and coastal walks and all the usual modern holiday facilities in the resorts. Sandown is the island's principal resort, and offers a wealth of entertainments. Sandown Bay is the largest on the island and offers a long, safe, sandy beach framed at either end by stunning white cliffs contrasting with the rich blue sea. On the High Street you will find a wide variety of wonderful shops. Dinosaur Isle offers life-like dinosaur models and skeletons. There is also a traditional pier. In addition, Sandown boasts Brown's Pleasure Park, swimming and squash at the Heights Leisure Centre and a fascinating Geological Museum. There are plenty of evening entertainments to suit all tastes. Nearby Brading has a Roman Villa complete with mosaic floors.
Prices from
£345 per person
Supplements may apply
Tour code: 196SC
Tour: Sandown, The Needles & Ryde
Resort: Sandown
Days: 7
Date Travelling: 01 March 2026
Travelling by: Coach
Hotel: Bayshore Hotel
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In a magnificent position on the seafront, across from Sandown’s Pier and beach and close to the resort’s shopping area. You will find directly in front of the hotel a delightful flat stroll towards Shanklin, lined with colourful beach huts. The hotel features a light and airy restaurant with sea views and a ballroom, where you will find entertainment most evenings. You will also find spectacular sea views from many of the hotel’s bedrooms or the hotel sun lounge. Our en-suite bedrooms come with comfy beds for a great nights sleep, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TV with Freeview and radio and hairdryer. Lift serving all floors and a small number of steps to the entrance.
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Local Pick-up Points
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We have 6 interchanges across the UK:
Your Interchange will be - South - South Mimms (M25, Junction 23)
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