The Isle of Wight is like a miniature replica of the south-east of England.
It has a reasonably balanced diversity of town and country landscapes. It has a varied, stimulating historical and literary heritage. The climate of The Isle of Wight is affected mainly by the prevalence of sea breezes and by the high incidence of south-westerly winds.
The island is linked to the mainland ports of Portsmouth, Lymington and Southampton by car ferries and high speed passenger services. Leisure activities on the island range from playing Golf, Tennis, Squash, Ten-pin Bowling, Surfing, Windsurfing, Sailing and Swimming.