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Isle Of Wright Tourism

The term Isle of Wight Tourism conjures up images of sunny beaches, dramatic coastlines and glorious countryside. Isle of Wight tourism brings in an estimated £350 million plus per year, which is vital to the Island’s economy. With more people visiting each year, that figure can only rise. The Isle of Wight is the perfect place for a holiday as there are so many things to see and do. Whatever your interests, you will be spoiled for choice and will find that one visit to this special place is never enough. Most people that visit this wonderful island find themselves coming back time and time again which is great for Isle of Wight tourism.

The Isle of Wight is the smallest of England’s counties, with the resident population being around 130,000. To the north lies the Solent and to the south is the English Channel. Known as "The Garden Isle", this jewel of England indeed resembles a diamond in shape, measuring 23 miles west to east and 13 miles north to south, an area or 147 square miles. The Island is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK, with around one million visitors each year. There is over 60 miles of coastline which ranges from award winning beaches to spectacular chalk cliffs. The Island, which is divided into two boroughs - Medina & South Wight, was known as “Vectis” by the Romans. Newport is the county town, although Ryde is the largest town. The exact centre of the Island is at Shide Corner, on the outskirts of Newport and the highest point is St. Boniface Down at Ventnor.

Walking on the Isle of Wight is a popular past-time and there are over 500 miles of public footpaths including dramatic coastal paths. The climate here is almost sub-tropical and Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are regularly at the top of the UK sunshine table. Over 50% of the Island has been designated an “Area of Outstanding Beauty” with about half of the coastline named as “Heritage Coast” - an honour only awarded to the finest stretches of coastline in the country. Red squirrels have a particular penchant for the surroundings (due to the lack of grey squirrels) and are widely prevalent on the Island - almost the final stronghold in the south of the country.

The most famous landmark here on the Isle of Wight is “The Needles” - three jagged chalk projections running out to sea at the extreme west of the island at Alum Bay, which is also renowned for its multi-coloured sand cliffs, which are caused by a mixture of minerals in the sand. There is a lighthouse here too, clinging to the base of the most westerly rock of the Needles group. It originally became popular here with tourists over 200 years ago when they used to visit by paddle steamer from the mainland. Another popular landmark is the Bembridge Windmill, the only existing windmill on the Island. It is located at the opposite end of the Island, was built around 1700 and still has its original machinery intact.

www.isleofwighttouristguide.com

Martin Ager
12 Feb 2007

Isle of Wight tourist guide caters for all the tourist needs on the Isle of Wight. It is an extensive guide for all tourism and leisure activities. Martin Ager is the author, please see www.isleofwighttouristguide.com. Email info@isleofwighttouristguide.com

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Asian Romance

It would be nice to relive the romantic moments of your honeymoon with a trip to a far flung destination on Valentine's Day. However, if you can't spare the money or the time, the good news is there are many beautiful resorts and luxury hotels in the Asia-Pacific that offer the perfect romantic vacation. Be it a French chateaux experience, an island escapade, or just an intimate spot to express your love, Asia-Pacific has them all.

Berjaya Hills, Malaysia
KM48, Persimpangan Bertingkat Lebuhraya Karak, 28750 Bukit Tinggi, Bentong, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia. Tel: (609) 288-8888 www.berjayahills.com

A mere 40-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital city, is Berjaya Hills resort, a quaint, romantic Saxon village. It is about 3,000 feet above sea level and has a close to Mediterranean climate. The architecture is distinctly Dutch with charming cottages peppered throughout the property. In the evenings, the lights from the rooms twinkle like the stars.

Some of the highlights include scenic horseback rides along the Berjaya Hills Horse Trail, a game of golf on the 18-hole Berjaya Hills course, and a French-themed resort Colmar Tropicale that boasts a foot relexology and aromatherapy spa, a video game room and a gym.

Later this year, Berjaya will up the French experience further with its own Chateau Spa Resort modeled after Haut-Koenigsbourg, the medieval castle located in the Vosges Hills of Alsace. The estate will have a fine dining French restaurant, a walk-in wine cellar, and a modern French health spa, among other pampering delights.

Cameron Highlands Resort, Malaysia
Pahang, Malaysia. www.cameronhighlandsresort.com

Cameron Highlands, as the name suggests, is an elevated hill resort in Pahang. Affectionately called "a little corner of England in Asia" with its Tudor-style cottages, picturesque rolling hills and lush grennery, this resort delivers the full English countryside experience.

The highlands, established in 1885 by William Cameron, a British Government surveyor, is Malaysia's largest tea-producing region. Since its inception, the area has managed to retain much of its colonial influence. Many offerings here still hint at an English lifestyle: the Reading Room, the Jim Thompson Boutique and Tea Room, and afternoon tea with homemade strawberry jam and hot scones.

Couples will be pleased with the signature Jim Thompson or Cameron Suite where a majestic four-poster bed takes centre stage. These rooms, like most others in the resort, have French doors that open up to a balcony and a breathtaking view of the Highlands. Go strawberry-picking; enjoy afternoon tea; visit the tea plantations or vegetable farms; spend an afternoon at the cascading waterfalls; weave through the rose gardens with your loved one and surprise her with a nice bloom; or have a massage in the couple's spa treatment room at the Spa village. Take it slow - this is the place to recharge and fall in love again.

Aleenta Resort and Spa, Phuket
Natai Beach, Phang Nga, Pranburi, Prachuab Khirikhan, Thailand. Tel: (662) 508-5333 www.slh.com/thailand/phuket/hotel_phuale.html

If you love the magic of the Greek Islands, Aleenta in Phuket comes close. The beautiful buildings in this resort are reminiscent of the homes built into the famous Santorini hillside. Your exclusive beachfront villa offers spectacular views of the sea - the Andaman Sea. Soak up the sun at your private eternity pool and admire the stunning vista. Or cuddle in the privacy of your suite with every available luxury - from 420-thread-count towels and bed linen, to a personal iPod loaded with an extensive music collection.

To help couples find romance again, there are twice-weekly movie screenings 'en plein air' - that is, on the beach with popcorn and cocktails on the side. And of course, there's a luxury spa to let you and your partner unwind and reconnect.

The Oberoi Rajvilas, India
Goner Road, Japur, Rajasthan 303012, India. Tel: (91-141) 268-0101. www.slh.com/india/jaipur/hotel_jairaj.html

Looking for the majestic beauty of a castle in England? The Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur, India fits the bill.

Recreating the imperial magnificence of Rajasthan in days of old, the 32-acre resort offers a beautiful fort setting with majestic pavilions, reflection pools and manicured gardens.

Every room and villa is clustered around a grand private courtyard. A teak four-poster bed and a sunken white Italian marble bathtub that overlooks your private garden are but a couple of luxurious features in each room and suite. If you like the outdoors, book yourself a cozy stay in one of the 14 air-conditioned luxury tents that boast Burmese teak floors and Edwardian-style claw-foot bathtubs. Couple such fine indulgences with the country's exotic flavors, and you have got yourself a once-in-a-lifetime experience unique to Asia.

Cape Lodge, Australia
Caves Road, Yallingup, Western Australia 6282 Tel: (6108) 9755-6311. www.capelodge.com.au

You don't have to fly to France to enjoy vineyard stays. Perth's Margaret River is great for wine lovers, and the perfect place to live it up is Cape Lodge, one of the best wine estates by the river.

As you pull up the driveway of this intimate country estate, you begin to understand why this private boutique hotel has been named one of the top 100 hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller. The hoemstead flaunts distinct European flavors and it would not look out of place in the hills of Bordeaux. Furthermore, its proximity to world famous wineries such as Moss Wood and Cullen makes this place the next best thing outside of France.

The accomodation has been specially designed to ensure privacy for the guests. In the five wings that encircle two lakes are 20 rooms and suites all spread across the lodge's expansive grounds. Sitting pretty beside the sparkling lake is the award-winning lakeside restaurant that only uses the freshest local produce to create new menus daily. And to complement every gourmet creation, the establishment has a 14,000 bottle cellar filled with premium wines from the region. You can ask the service staff to put together a picnic hamper for you if you wish to spend a relaxing afternoon at the sweeping gardens.

Thorngrove Manor, Australia
2 Glenside Lane, Adelaide, South Australia. Tel: (904) 288-0036. www.besthotelsresorts.com/thorngrovemanor.htm

It has been described as one of the world's leading luxury hotels, but the true appeal of Thorngrove lies in the sheer beauty of its European-styled gardens and architecture despite being in Adelaide. The Baroque gardens and turrets of this French-style castle are precursors to the grandeur inside the Manor. To get an idea of just how exclusive a stay here will be, just think of 19th century European opulence. Suites with names such as King's and Queen's Chambers provide the royal pampering that guests will receive. Top that off with attentive butler service, and a candlelight or silver service dinner served in your suite, and you will have one of the most memorable fairy-tale escapades that many can only dare to dream.

Changi Express
Singapore
14 Feb 2007

Changi Express is published fortnightly by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore by Asia City Publishing Pte Ltd. www.changiairport.com