Leaving the EU a positive impact for the Isle of Wight

LEAVING the EU is having a positive impact on holiday island the Isle of Wight, according to Wight Coast Holidays who are the island's leading provider of self catering holidays.

Estimates vary but the company have seen a rise in holidays by over 20% for #IsleofWight holiday rentals in 2019 compared to 2018.

According to a spokesman from their office in Bembridge they have received multiple bookings from holidaymakers who normally visit Spain, France and Portugal worried about possible delays at airports after the UK leaves the EU - and the prospect of queueing for their flights with children in tow for hours on end has led to them considering the Isle of Wight in 2019, with some visiting for the first time in a few years.

For many in the UK the Isle of Wight ferry crossing separates them from a staycation on the mainland, and the crossing takes less than an hour with Red Funnel from Southampton and Wightlink from Portsmouth Harbour and Lymington.

While it's likely that other UK destinations will experience a holiday industry boost in Devon and Cornwall for example, the fact that to get to the Isle of Wight involves a ferry crossing for those used to going abroad could mean the island will benefit more from the uncertainty over Brexit.

Top attractions on the island include Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House but for family holidays the beaches of Bembridge, Seaview, Sandown and Shanklin could mean tourists will return again in future years with a positive impact on the tourist industry, which is a major player in the island's economy.


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Stay at Ireland's Best B&B

SPRINGVIEW Farmhouse has been named ‘B&B of the Year’ by B&B Ireland, the representative body for the Irish bed and breakfast sector. The Kilkenny farmhouse features in Irish Ferries’ B&B programme, and can be packaged with ferry crossings for a great-value short break or as part of a touring holiday.

“It may only have three guest bedrooms, but Eileen Joyce has given hundreds of our travellers a warm welcome over the years and we congratulate her on the award,” says Ann Pye, holidays manager at Irish Ferries.

Springview Farmhouse is at the heart of the family’s mixed farm in beautiful, rural County Kilkenny. Bedrooms are furnished in traditional style, as befits the house’s early 19th century origins. Eileen welcomes guests with fresh-baked scones on arrival and serves a ‘full Irish’ breakfast each morning.

The B&B is no more than half an hour’s drive from fabulous Kilkenny city to the east – with its castle and cobbled streets as well as a host of good cafes and restaurants – and the same distance from medieval Fethard and the impressive Rock of Cashel.

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Ferry Fortnight

NATIONAL Ferry Fortnight takes place 6-20 May there’s never been a better time to book a trip to Europe with DFDS.

Whether booking a city break, a family trip, a cycling tour, or camping holiday, travelling by ferry is quick and stress free, ideal for those looking to travel to France, Holland, Belgium or further afield.

Offering convenient access to Europe, DFDS offers 54 daily sailings from Dover to Calais (90 mins) and Dover to Dunkirk (2hrs), plus daily overnight sailings from Newcastle to Amsterdam (15hrs).

DFDS’ National Ferry Fortnight deals include:

• Book with a car and up to nine passengers on Dover-Dunkirk or Dover-Calais and receive a £20 meal voucher to use in the on board restaurant during the outbound crossing
• Book a crossing with a car and two/four passengers on the Newcastle-Amsterdam route and receive a £20 meal voucher for use in one of the four on board restaurants – to be used on main courses (breakfast or dinner) only
• National Ferry Fortnight deals can be booked from 6-20 May for travel with DFDS throughout 2017

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Time of your Life with Brittany Ferries

IN her latest film, Dame Joan Collins sails with Brittany Ferries to #France looking for adventure. Now, to celebrate the launch of the #TheTimeofTheirLives, the company has put together a sail-and-stay break that replicates her character’s voyage of discovery. It includes two nights on the glamorous Ȋle de Ré where she and co-star Pauline Collins find love, adventure and true friendship.

Starting from £199 per person, Brittany Ferries Time of Their Lives tour is a three-night break, including two nights bed and breakfast in a hotel on the Ȋle de Ré. The price includes overnight crossing from Portsmouth to Caen with cabin on board and return daytime sailing.

Film fans can choose an extra night or sail from an alternative port, like Poole or Plymouth. For a little additional glamour, they may also choose a luxurious 5-star hotel option for a £50 per person supplement.

The offer is available up until 30 June 2017. For more details, including terms and conditions, or to book a trip visit the website here: http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/offers/the-time-of-their-lives-film

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St Patrick's Day celebrations in Dublin

#STPATRICK'S is on Friday 17 March, when #Dublin hosts the biggest street party in the Irish calendar.

This year, the party continues on Saturday 18 March, when Ireland hosts England for what could be the defining match of the Six Nations rugby series.

RailSail tickets packaging rail travel from local stations timed to suit Irish Ferries departures are also available, as is travel by Eurolines coach combined with Irish Ferries sailings.

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Pet Passports for Ferry Journeys

EU Pet Passport rules apply throughout the European Union including journeys to Ireland. All passengers travelling with pets must have a valid pet passport showing that the pet has been micro chipped and vaccinated against rabies and must be stamped and signed by an authorised vet. 

Any pet after receiving a rabies vaccination cannot leave or re-enter the UK until 21 calendar days have elapsed. EU Pet Passports can be picked up from any authorised veterinary. EU Pet Passports are not required on domestic ferry routes. 

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Blooming good offer from DFDS

THE Dutch Bulbfields mini cruise package on its Newcastle to #Amsterdam route. The experience gives customers a chance to visit Keukenhof’s landscaped gardens, which display more than seven million bulbs of 800 varieties on a 32 hectare site from March to May each year.

Prices for the mini cruise package start from £111 per person, based on two people sharing an en suite cabin. It includes two nights of accommodation on board the Newcastle to Amsterdam cruise ferries, plus coach transfers and entrance to #Keukenhof with up to three-and-a-half hours to explore the gardens.

Bookings can be made until 14 May 2017 at for travel between March 23 and May 15, when the gardens are open.

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Kick off with Stena Line

STENA LINE is offering fans a variety of travel options for the opening match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium. The RBS #SixNations #rugby championship starts on February 4 2017 and fans wanting to take a road trip to the match can travel by car from Belfast with the freedom to return any time up to 30 hours from arrival in Scotland.

Those wishing to leave the driving to someone else can score return travel on a Superfast ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan and coach transfers to and from Murrayfield stadium.

Stena Line also has a range of great value hotel breaks by car for those wishing to convert their trip into a weekend break and supporters can choose from a variety of hotels in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

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Delays at Dover cause holiday misery

BRITISH holidaymakers heading to France via Dover are being warned to allow extra time –a great deal of extra time – for their journey to the port amid long delays caused by heightened security checks.  

There have been major tailbacks on the M20/A20 since Friday with some motorists complaining of being in queues for up to 14 hours. 

The delays, at the start of the school holidays, are being worsened by tighter security checks by French border police at Dover and Eurotunnel following recent terror attacks in France. 

Tourists are being advised to try to avoid the M20/A20 and use the M2/A2 where possible. 

On Sunday morning, the Port of Dover was warning of waiting times of three to 3.5 hours from Roundhill Tunnels.  

Dover MP Charlie Elphicke said it was a 'very serious situation' with families 'suffering out there in massive tailbacks'. Other MPs said the tougher security checks introduced by the French were understandable and necessary, but that more police were needed to make them.

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