The Isle of Wight is a pearl in the English Channel, beloved by Queen Victoria, poets, and sailors. It’s a place where time slows down, the sea whispers in your ear, and every sunset feels like summer’s final gift.
Start in Ryde, a port town with Victorian architecture. Take a ride on the tiny Isle of Wight Steam Railway, and you’ll be transported back to the 19th century. A steam locomotive, wooden carriages, and the smell of coal—it’s not just a ride. It’s living history.
Head to Culborough Point, the easternmost point of the island. Here you’ll find white cliffs like those at Dover, but without the crowds. Below are caves where, according to legend, King Charles II hid. And in the water, dolphins.
Visit Osworthy Bay, one of Britain’s most beautiful beaches. The sand is golden, the water is clear, and the cliffs are like guardians. In summer, there’s yoga on the beach; in winter, it’s just you, the wind, and the sea.
Don’t miss Ventnor, a resort village with a tropical garden. Palms, cypresses, and bananas grow here, thanks to the microclimate. It’s the only place in Britain where wine grapes are grown.
