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Save 30% on ferry travel this Blue Monday

Banish the winter blues with 30% off breaks of two nights or more with your car.

With the long winter nights, it’s time to treat yourself to something uplifting and there’s no better place to do that than the Isle of Wight.

Prioritise self care with scenic walks, indulgent spa days or simply reconnecting with nature – the ideal way to keep the January slump at bay.

But hurry, book by 31 January to lock in your Blue Monday savings.

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  • Get 30% off short stays (two to four nights) and long breaks (five nights or more) with your vehicle

  • Book by 23:59 on 31 January to secure your discount

  • Valid for travel right through to 31 March 2025, so you can even enjoy a springtime getaway on the Isle of Wight

  • Valid for travel from the mainland to the Isle of Wight and from the Island to the mainland

  • Spread the cost across three interest-free payments using PayPal's flexible Pay in 3 option

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Make 2025 great

2025 has only just started, but this cold early-year period is often the hardest part to get through. Short days, cold weather and not a whole lot to look forward to.

Take a trip to the Isle of Wight, though, and you can flip that on its head – fill those short days with soul-soothing walks and activities, cosy up by a warm fire on those chilly evenings and give yourself something to truly get excited about.

Recharge, reset and take a deep breath of fresh Island air as we inspire you for your next getaway…

Top five wellness activities

1. Try forest bathing – the practice of spending time among the trees and at one with nature. Scientifically proven to relieve stress, lower blood pressure and boost your immune system.

2. Give a yoga retreat a go. Balance + Glo, an Island-based wellness community, run regular retreats at a variety of beautiful locations, often involving a weekend of wellness, fitness and relaxation.

3. Treat yourself to a spa stay. From massages to beauty therapies, a spa stay on the Isle of Wight epitomises the idea of relaxing, resetting and unwinding.

4. Get steamy in the Slow Motion Sauna. This mobile sauna pops up all over the Island for guest appearances with one goal in mind – allowing you to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect. Currently located at the gloriously-scenic Tapnell Farm.

5. Sample some local products (and take them home!) – from homemade candles to essential oils for your skin.

Healing holiday inspiration

Top five new experiences

Trying something new can be a brilliant way of banishing the winter blues. Thankfully, the Island is home to a bunch of unique activities – see five of our top picks below.

1. Walk with Alpacas and Llamas. Nestled in the countryside near Yarmouth, you’ll find West Wight Alpacas and Llamas, home to a group of friendly Suri alpacas and Argentine Wooly llamas.

2. Try your hand at water sports. As an Island, the Isle of Wight is tailor made for activities like surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing.

3. Find fossils. The Island is known as the Dinosaur Capital of Britain, with a stretch of coastline between Compton and Sandown a favourite for fossil hunters.

4. Meet donkeys. The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary makes for a great day out, with over 140 friendly rescued donkeys dotted across the site.

5. Steam through the countryside. Take a step back in time and hop aboard the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, an authentic experience of a bygone era of transport.

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Top five walks

Stretch your legs, clear your mind and enjoy some fresh air on one of the Island’s many scenic walking routes.

It’s home to over 500 miles of designated footpath, with routes taking you over clifftops, along winding country lanes, through historic villages and along beautiful rolling hills.

With so many trails to choose from, it it might be hard to pick the perfect one for you, so we’ve picked out five of our favourites.

1. Freshwater Way | Difficulty: easy | Distance: five miles

2. Hamstead Trail | Difficulty: easy | Distance: seven miles

3. Sandown to Ryde | Difficulty: moderate | Distance: 12 miles

4. Bembridge Trail | Difficulty: moderate | Distance: 11 miles

5. Tennyson Trail | Difficulty: challenging | Distance: 14 miles

Island walking routes

Flexible payments with PayPal

Spread the cost of your ferry travel across three interest-free payments with PayPal Pay in 3.

Make your first payment at the time of purchase and then make two more payments on the same date each month, giving you flexibility to manage your spending in a way that suits you.

You’ll see the option to use PayPal at the payment stage of the checkout.

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Places to stay

From spa hotels to cosy B&Bs and quirky glamping sites to all-encompassing holiday parks – the Isle of Wight has every kind of place to rest your head.

Two of the most popular spa resorts on the Island are Lakeside Park Hotel, near Ryde, and the adults-only Bembridge Coast Hotel, run by Warner. Both offer excellent facilities, including indoor heated pools and a full range of spa and beauty treatments.

If glamping is more your thing, Retro Staycations, The Garlic Farm and Tapnell Farm all offer a range of luxury options, including airstream caravans, yurts and eco pods.

Looking to treat yourself? The Diamond Isle is home to a wealth of luxury hotels and B&Bs, including The George – found right on the coast by our Yarmouth port – Haven Hall and The Royal Hotel.

The Royal Hotel from outside, showing the large pool and grand front of the hotel
Accommodation deals

Looking to make a saving on your accommodation alongside your ferry? Check out some of the latest offers on places to stay:

Dining and pubs

Fine food and the Isle of Wight go hand in hand. It’s home to Michelin-listed, Rosette-awarded restaurants and produces some of the tastiest vegetables, cheeses and drinks in the UK, thanks in no small part to its uniquely warm microclimate.

Restaurants like the Michelin-recognised Hambrough are famed for their exquisite seasonal menus, containing dishes filled with the finest, freshest local ingredients. And if pub grub is more your thing, you’re truly spoilt for choice, with over 100 venues across the Island, ranging from ancient smuggler’s inns to modern microbreweries.

We sent celebrity chef and restaurateur James Tanner on his own personal Isle of Wight foodie tour to see what all the fuss was about. Check out how he got on, below.

Share the love

With Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day both falling within the Blue Monday Sale offer period, it’s a great opportunity to share the love with those closest to you.

Check out some inspiration on things to do below.

A couple walking along a pier on the Isle of Wight

Romantic things to do

The Isle of Wight is the perfect ‘get away from it all’ destination – tranquil, yet full of things to do and with none of the stress of an overseas holiday.

Plus there are a wealth of beautifully-romantic places to stay – check out some getaway ideas in our blog.

Valentine’s inspiration

Valentine's inspiration
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Things to do with your mum

A trip to the Diamond Isle is a great gift in itself, but throw in a wealth of things to do – from afternoon tea to joining a flower arranging workshop – and it can make the perfect memorable present.

See some tips for treating mum in our guide to March on the Island.

Things to do in March

Things to do in March