The Isle of Wight has been nominated as finalist in a prestigious competition – and now your vote could make all the difference.
The contenders for the Countryfile Magazine Awards 2018 have been announced, and the Island is 1 of 5 areas fighting to be crowned Holiday Destination of the Year.
The Isle of Wight is up against competition from Scotland’s Speyside, the Pembrokeshire coast, Suffolk, and the Forest of Bowland in Yorkshire and Lancashire. It follows some tough judging by a panel which included Countryfile presenter John Craven, and author and rural affairs journalist Mark Rowe.
Now residents and visitors to the Isle of Wight can make a difference in a public vote starting tomorrow (Friday 19th January), either online at https://www.countryfile.com/category/tag-cloud/bbc-countryfile-magazine-awards or by post using the entry form in February’s edition of Countryfile Magazine, until 5th March.
Visit Isle of Wight Chair and acting CEO, Simon Dabell said:
“It’s great to hear yet again that the Isle of Wight is being recognised as a really good holiday for both coast and country, because we’ve got a great coastal path, we’ve got some really good footpaths, the Island’s great for cycling and walking but also for people that want to come and have a short break and relax.”
