About Island Eye

Island Eye your Isle of Wight Virtual Guide

The tourism season on the Island has traditionally started in Easter and finished at the end of August. Consequently the period stretching from the beginning of September to April is viewed as the “off season” when most tourist attractions, cafes and so forth have closed up and hibernated for winter.

Obviously it is impossible to change either the weather or the conventional notions of when a family group tends to take their well-earned summer vacation.  However, a reason does not exist why this region should not be opened up (introduced and marketed) to the rest of the world because many of historic wonders of the Isle of Wight that do not require the ubiquitous presence of the sun, the sea, and a bucket and spade!  If our idea of an audience was expanded it is possible to extend the current tourist season into late November and to start again in late February.  

We are confident that with a combination of some imagination, marketing tactics and awareness it would be relatively easy to offer not only a wide range of guided walks but also tours of some of our  and internationally known historic sites and more outstanding physical landscape.

As we all appreciate awareness is everything, thus  in these economic times it is crucial to think out of the box and become more open minded in establishing what facets of the Island can attract tourists to spend their valuable leisure time as they discover our hidden gems and marvellous  enigmas of the Islands bygone age for themselves. Island Eye demonstrates the richness of this region’s historical past, the numerous activities to be undertaken and interests to be explored.

Island Eye is already involved in the promotion, publicity and marketing the best of the Island.By drawing on the opportunities offered by Island Eye it is possible that 600+ accommodation facilities can be used beyond the current season to bring additional revenue streams.  We therefore ask that if you are sympathetic to this idea that your business should be support and promote alongside us, developing the goals and pushing forward the envelope.