About us

History

IOW Tours Limited has been providing holidays for groups and individuals for over 18 years. The new owners Shirley Winn and Mark Lewis have Jointly over 46 years experience in the tourism industry of which 23 of those years have been with IOW Tours. In January 2007 Shirley and Mark bought the Company with a view to continue its success of carrying over 40,000 customers per year and to improve and build upon the venues and specialist holidays it offers. Shirley and Mark are very hands on and the component parts of the holidays are personally overseen by them and their loyal and dedicated team.

Our Holidays

We aim to provide good value for money holidays offering either half board or full board accommodation in hotels and holiday centres around Britain, Jersey, Southern Ireland and Europe. All rooms are equipped with en-suite facilities, Colour TV and Hospitality Tray. Entertainment in the hotels and holiday centres offers enjoyment suitable for all ages and tastes. 
For your comfort, Coach Transport is provided for groups of 10 passengers and over operated by companies who have been hand picked for their reliability, efficiency and care of our customers. The coaches provided, tour our guests throughout their holiday and the excursions are included in the price of the tour – admission charges to places of interest are not included. Ferry fares to the Isle of Wight, Ireland and Europe are also provided as part of the package. A making own way option is also available with the appropriate reduction in price.

Over the years IOW Tours has become a forename in providing holidays for likeminded people with a Special Interest, breaks especially for Petanque, Skittles, Bowling, Darts, Golf and Fishing enthusiasts, are widely available and our specialist dance holidays for Line & Partner, Sequence, Square, Ballroom and Line Dancing are always well affordable and professionally run. 
Another special area that we have become well know and proud of within the industry is our Reunion Holidays, mainly dealing with Social Secretaries from Ex Service Associations. We tailor make each reunion to the requirements of the individual group providing elements such as meeting rooms for AGM’s, March Pasts, Remembrance Services and Gala Dinners. See our Reunions Page for details.

Security

In accordance with the EC Directive 90/314/EC To safeguard our clients money IOW Tours Ltd operate a trust fund held at our solicitors to ensure the security of money paid to us in the unlikely event of a financial failure.

Booking Conditions

Please click HERE to read our Booking Conditions.
We strongly recommend all clients arrange travel insurance. For your protection and peace of mind we can arrange comprehensive travel insurance at competitive rates. Click HERE to download Travel Insurance Form.