’Having now visited the Isle of Man myself, I can easily see why so many people are happy there.’
A Daily Express article, written by Harriet Mallinson, gives reasons why its readers should pay a visit to the ’biker’s nirvana’, which boasts more than just the world-famous TT racing.
The piece pays reference to the recent HSBC Expat Survey findings, which ranked the island as the best place to live in the British Isles and the 12th best country of 33 entrants in the world.
The article reads: ’Having now visited the Isle of Man myself, I can easily see why so many people are happy there. One local man we spoke to may have done the place no favours by jokingly describing it as "80,000 alcoholics clinging to a rock in the middle of the Irish Sea," but the island has certainly cast its spell over me.’
Beginning with the Calf of Man, the author shares her excitement at seeing the local seals bobbing their heads above the waves while the surrounding landscape sets a ’majestic’ scene.
Impressive
The lack of originality when it comes to Castle Rushen’s address - Castle Street in Castletown - is mentioned as an amusing quirk before details of the landmark’s history are given.
’The views from the top of the towering limestone walls are impressive across the picturesque Castletown and out to sea,’ it reads.
For a ’show-stopping vista’ within castle walls, Peel Castle is highly recommended in the piece.
Turning to romance and magic, Dhoon Glen is advised as a beautiful place to visit where fairy homes can be spotted.
’Once we reach the bottom of the waterfall, it’s clear it’s no match for its Icelandic rivals or Niagara, but Dhoon Glen waterfall has a quiet poetic majesty of its own,’ the article reads.
’Water pours over the rocks breaking into millions of glistening drops as it hits the sharp edges and falls to the pool below. I like to think star-crossed, forbidden lovers would have once met at the picturesque spot.’
After a journey on the Manx Electric Railway, the author describes its colourful stops looking like ’something right out of an Enid Blyton tale’ with their hanging baskets and big, white lettered names.
The Isle of Man Trike Tours are suggested as something for thrill-seekers to try out and a sea kayaking trip around the island’s coastlines with Adventurous Experiences is looked at also.
Turning to the island’s menu, the well-loved queenies are praised as well as local gin Fynodoree.
Within the piece, it mentions the large decrease in tourists since the early 1900s heydays.
The writer points out that they hardly come across other visitors while out exploring the Isle of Man during its peak season.
’Nevertheless, part of the island’s charm, at least for me, is that it doesn’t seem to try too hard to impress,’ the piece reads.
’There’s a time-warped feel about the place. Americans on the search for the all-British olde-worlde experience would be well-advised to make the hop to the Isle of Man.’
You can find the piece here: www.express.co.uk/travel/activity/1161178/isle-of-man-holidays-iom-tt-british-isles-what-to-do
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