Deeply etched into the history of English summer holidays, the Isle of Wight still delivers traditional seaside pleasures along with a host of other activities. Enjoy a walk on the rolling chalk downs, take to the Solent in a sailboat, sample the mouthwatering local produce or set up camp at the isle's famed music festival. 
Recommended tour operator: Wightlink
Wightlink says
In years gone by, Tennyson, Dickens, Keats, Lewis Carroll and Virginia Woolf numbered amongst the many ‘A’ listers of their day to be inspired by the natural beauty of the Isle of Wight. Nowadays, celebrities like Kate Moss, Jude Law and, most recently, Robert Pattinson and Kristin Stewart have all been spotted on Wight, making it one of the 21st century’s hottest holiday destinations.
What draws people to this unspoilt island? Its sheer diversity for one thing: there are 60 miles of beaches, mile upon mile of open space, dramatic chalk cliffs, sweeping valleys and ancient woodland, as well as a host of attractions, events, outdoor activities and award-winning pubs and restaurants.
Over half of the island is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to attract outdoor-loving couples, families, walkers and cyclists year-round. Even dogs love the Isle of Wight, with hundreds of walks to sniff out on footpaths leading through some of the Island’s most dramatic countryside.
Get close to nature on a Wightlink Green Getaways holiday. With a selection of hand-picked properties in rural locations, holidaymakers can choose from character hotels and B&Bs, luxurious self-catering barns and back-to-nature camping, including Mongolian-style yurts.
Wightlink car ferry crossings operate from Portsmouth to Fishbourne or Lymington to Yarmouth. Foot passengers can also travel by catamaran between Portsmouth and Ryde and services connect with the South West Trains service from London to Portsmouth.
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