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Your Ultimate Southampton Escape: Hidden Gems, Seaside Charm & Must-See Spots
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items Discover the perfect blend of history, seaside charm, and modern elegance with our ultimate guide to Southampton, England. Explore hidden gems like Tudor House & Garden, stroll along the iconic waterfront, and indulge in the city's vibrant dining...
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Where to Stay
What to Do
Day Trips & Excursions
Where to Eat & Drink
Essential Travel Gear
Where to Stay
Discover the best places to stay in Southampton, from charming B&Bs to luxury waterfront hotels.
Newlands Farm sits proudly in 2 acres of grounds exuding all the charm and character of traditional this beautiful 18th century, five bedroom thatched home. Perfect destination for a family gathering, getaway with friends or base to visit nearby Paul...
Charming 18th Century Thatched House with Jacuzzi Near New Forest - Southampton Hotels
Situated on the outskirts of the historic market town of Wimborne and just a 25 minute drive from the Poole and Sandbanks coastline, Owen Sound has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms all with complimentary towels and Egyptian cotton bedding. Huge open plan k...
Discover Wimborne: Stunning Large Family Country Home
an excellent place for a family or friends to spend time by the coast. Ornamental period fireplaces and chandeliers, while fixtures and furnishings are modern yet tastefully timeless. From the kitchen and most of the bedrooms you can also admire vie...
Manor House in Southampton
Regency house with 4 bedrooms, orangery utility room, en-suite shower and parking for 3 cars on driveway. A stones throw from the water and town with Michelin star restaurants and local amenities.
Charming Colonial Home Near Water with Parking in Emsworth - Book Now
Nestled in the picturesque village of Hamble-le-Rice, this sleek and contemporary escape boasts breathtaking views of the River Hamble and its vibrant marina Unwind in the outdoor hot tub, soak up the stylish comfort of the open-plan living space or ...
Luxury Cottages in Southampton
Discover the lounges and experiences that have gone above and beyond to provide excellence, innovation, and service.
Beyond Airport Lounges
The world is your oyster and there are great sailing yachts everywhere, from delicious Italy to romantic France to windy Greece.
Charter yachts the easy way!
What to Do
explore the history of the city from its humble origins to its current fame as cruise ship capital of Europe
Private Southampton Walking Tour
Step back in time and explore this historic gem.
Tudor House & Garden
Dive into Southampton's maritime history, including its connection to the Titanic.
SeaCity Museum
Catch a live show in one of England's largest theatres.
Mayflower Theatre
Discover centuries of history along the ancient city walls.
Southampton Town Walls
Explore Southampton's hidden heritage on a guided ghost tour.
The Southampton Ghost Walk
Discover the New Forest and Salisbury on a private tour from Southampton. See the grave of Alice Liddell, the inspiration for Lewis Carol’s “Alice in Wonderland,” and visit the Salisbury Cathedral.
From Southampton: New Forest and Salisbury Private Tour
Day Trips & Excursions
Explore Southampton's history and coastal beauty with exclusive tours and activities.
This private tour offers a chance to explore the opulent halls and lush gardens of Windsor Castle, stand before the ancient stones of Stonehenge and visit London
Heritage and Majesty: Private Full-Day Tour from Southampton
Visit the picturesque village of Bibury, the town of Burford, and the ancient ruins of Minster Lovell.
Your Own Private Tour of the Cotswolds
You'll be picked up at your Hotel by your own private chauffeur. and travel to Stonehenge, then onward to Lacock village where here you can enjoy a great lunch in a picturesque village then you'll onto the Roman Baths in Bath. See Jane Austin Museum ...
Private Tour: Southampton, London, Stonehenge, Lacock & Bath
Hit the road and explore the English coast with a rental car.
Rent a Car and Explore More
Looking to extend your journey? Explore Europe by train with ease and comfort.
Discover Rail Passes
Where to Eat & Drink
Pack smarter and travel better with our recommended travel gear. Find your perfect travel essentials here
Amazing Cafe in Lyndhurst
The Forage in Lyndhurst
Known for its generous portions and craft beers.
The Rockstone - Southampton
A local favorite for steak and fine wines.
Carnicero Steakhouse - Southampton
Essential Travel Gear
After dissecting Southampton’s current offerings, we were pleasantly surprised to discover a treasure trove of 31 activities packed within the city limits alongside 9 enticing day trip possibilities for those seeking experiences nearby.
Get insider tips on Southampton and beyond.
Perfect for day trips and city exploring.
Lightweight Packable Travel Backpack
Keep your devices powered up while you explore.
Powerpack Universal 5 in 1 Travel Power Bank
I love the 11x4x6.75 size because they are the right size to stack them in my suitcase or backpack. If you’ve ever tried to find your clean underwear in a suitcase without these, you already know. These little rectangles of order save space, sanity, ...
Compression Packing Cubes - 3 Pack Medium
Think unconventional uses - we travel fulltime with only what we can carry so everything we carry has to have multiple uses. For example: I use one of the large bags, combined with my turkish towel as a lightweight and space saving laptop sleeve in my backpack.
PFEYRPK Lightweight Compression Packing Cubes
If we had a nickel for every time we skipped a sketchy SIM shop at the airport and just opened Airalo instead... well, we’d still use Airalo. It just works. Affordable data plans in nearly every country — install it before you land.
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Light enough to lift overhead without a gym membership. Rolls over cobblestones like it’s showing off. This is Sandra’s daily driver (literally and metaphorically).
Carry-On Suitcase: Sandra’s Pick (Amazon)
Tiny bag that unpacks to carry groceries, souvenirs, or every regret purchase you swore you wouldn’t make.
Tiny Ultra-Lightweight XL Tote Bag - Reusable
I never have to worry about my shampoo or conditioners leaking in my suitcase - nor do I have to do the TSA liquid bag shuffle.
Bar Shampoo & Conditioner Set
This bag sits onto of my roller bag and fits under the seat in front of me on airplanes and comes in handy when we're going to do a quick trip to another city.
BAGSMART Women's Travel Duffle Bag
seriously love this rain jacket. stuffs down into it's own handy pouch and has HUGE pockets!
PACKABLE Long Raincoat with Hood
Seems like I was always losing my earbuds… I'd set them down and forget where I put them, or they'd fall out and I wouldn't notice. Corded or wired headphones always seemed to tangle and the cord would break. But then I found these! The drape comfortably around my neck so much so that I forget I have them on and I haven't lost them yet (we're into our second year of fulltime travel with these!)
Neckband Headphones -Bluetooth
I think I wore this just about every day we were in England - and if it did get warm the vest stuffs into it's own pouch and was easy to stuff in my daypack
Lightweight PACKABLE Down Puffer Vest
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