Isle of Man
Its own parliament, laws, traditions, culture and postage stamps: The Isle of Man is a unique self-governing kingdom - a Crown dependency which belongs to neither the UK nor the European Union.
Set in the Irish Sea, between England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, less than 60 miles west of the Lancashire coastline, The Isle of Man is an excellent holiday destination. Often described as 'Britain in miniature', you'll find hills, mountains, moorland, fishing ports, harbours and seaside resorts - all packed into an area of 227 square miles! You'll immediately sense its relaxed pace of life and enjoy its wealth of attractions and places to stay, and while you might notice the differences from the rest of Britain - including the Manx language and currency (though English is the spoken tongue and English and UK currencies are accepted everywhere) - there are also reassuring familiarities, such as driving on the left and road signs in English.
On the Isle of Man there's never a dull moment, whatever your age and interests. Fabulous scenery, enchanting glens, miles of uncrowded beaches, medieval castles, Victorian railways and trams, beautiful parks and gardens, international motorsport, countless opportunities for first-class angling, golf and watersports and other activities, fascinating museums and heritage centres. A holiday to the Isle of Man will offer plenty to entertain the whole family.
Article courtesy of Airport Direct Travel - www.airportdirecttravel.co.uk