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MAKE NEW YEAR’S EVE A SEASIDE CELEBRATION

From glamorous, gourmet party nights to relaxing hotels breaks, as well as plenty of opportunities to get out and about,  the Isle of Wight makes a fantastic seaside getaway this New Year.  

This 3-night New Year package at the Wight Montrene Hotel in Sandown begins with dinner on 30 December and ends with breakfast on 2 January.  Relax around the heated swimming pool and take advantage of the hotel spa facilities, including a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and solarium. 

This New Year package, which includes entertainment each evening costs £265 per person (children from £75), and car ferry crossings from Southampton (for Portsmouth or Lymington an additional £10 will be charged), minimum 2 people per car.  There is also a 25% discount on all beauty treatments booked before arrival.Tel. 01983 403722, e-mail enquiries@wighthotel.co.uk, or visit www.wighthotel.co.uk for full details.  

Bermuda House is a grand Victorian house right in the heart of Ventnor with outstanding sea views. 
The holiday accommodation was completely refurbished in 2007, restoring many Victorian features.  It now sleeps 10+2 in five bedrooms and features a massive front to back, fully equipped kitchen/diner at its heart, making it ideal for a New Year’s Eve celebratory banquet with family and friends.  New oak flooring has been fitted and the house is decorated and furnished in a contemporary but sympathetic style.  Modern facilities include three bath/shower rooms, a large widescreen LCD TV with DVD and VHS players in the main living room – all main televisions have free to view satellite TV.  Wifi broadband access is provided for guests who bring their own laptops. 

A week’s stay at this property over New Year (27 December to 3 January) costs £1200.  For more information, visit ventnorselfcatering.co.uk/bermudahouse

Welcome in 2010 at the Priory Bay Hotel, a luxurious country house hotel which is offering 2 and 3 night exclusive packages arriving on New Year’s Eve.  Highlights include a gourmet dinner and dance, with a separate party for the children and a trip to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway (www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk).  

The 2-night package starts at £342.50 per person based on two people sharing a room.  Extra nights are available on request, as well as 4-night self-catering packages. For more information, tel. 01983 613146, or visit www.priorybay.co.uk

The Windmill Inn, Bembridge, is hosting a Bugsy Malone Gourmet Buffet & Disco party night on New Year’s Eve, from 7.30pm to 1am.  Tickets are £35 and can be booked by calling the inn on 01983 872875. Two-night B&B breaks (31 December to 2 January) are also available and cost £200, based on 2 people sharing a double/twin room (www.windmill-inn.com).  

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES – Thursday 31 December

The Hipshaker at Ryde Theatre 
Featuring resident DJs, Guest DJ and The Apple Beatles, tickets to this popular event are sure to go quickly.  So shake those hips and get set to party!
Tickets £15, age18+ (ID required), doors 9pm-2am.www.rydetheatre.co.uk

Glamorous Gourmet Party nights  
The Seaview Hotel has long been established as a place where you can unwind in stylish surroundings and this New Year’s eve is no exception.  

Arrive from 7.30pm and enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of this wonderful evening, together with the sounds of the resident DJ and some extremely fine food and wine.  The five-course meal includes a range of Island food including venison, smoked salmon, plus award-winning cheese from the IW Cheese Company.  The New Year’s Eve party night at The Seaview costs £69.50 per person.  For more information, or to book, tel. 01983 612711, www.seaviewhotel.co.uk.

Wight Lore:  The Norman Fortress Walk 
See out the year by exploring the Island’s countryside south of Newport on this 6 mile walk from the Norman fortress of Carisbrooke. Walk along ancient highways and ridge path, and visit the idyllic 13th century church at Gatcombe. Back in time for a pub lunch with fellow walkers.  For more information, telephone the walk leader Adrian Searle, on 01983 615636 Meet at Carisbrooke Castle car park at 9.30am on Thursday, 31 December. For more IW Council-organised walks and events, visit www.iwight.com/walks  

Saddle up with Wight Cycle Hire 
With around 200 miles of cycle paths and 12 marked routes, the Isle of Wight is the ideal place to saddle up.  Bikes can be hired from a number of different island outlets including Wight Cycle Hire, which is offering ‘4 days for the price of 2’.  This special offer runs from 31 December-3 January and costs £25 for 4 days cycle hire (normal 2 x day weekend rate £25) including delivery and collection of bikes. For more information, telephone Wight Cycle Hire on 01983 761800, or visit www.wightcyclehire.co.uk . Download Isle of Wight cycle routes

Click for tourist information centre opening times over New Year, visit   Visitor accommodation can be booked on-line at www.islandbreaks.co.uk.