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The Travellers Guide to Isle of Man
Welcome to www.holidays-isleofman.com, home of the Travellers Guide to the
Isle of Man. The Isle of Man is a small and beautiful island, 33 miles in length
and 13.5 miles wide with 100 miles of coastline. The Isle of Man is famous for it's
annual TT Races event, a series of motor-cycle races which attract people from all
over the world to the Isle of Man. Golf is also a big attraction on the Isle of
Man, with 9 golf courses in total despite the islands compact size.
Within easy reach of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, the Isle of Man is the
perfect destination for a relaxing break or summer holiday. Discover more about
the Isle of Man in our
tourist information
section.
If you are planning your next holiday in Isle of Man and need to find good
Isle of Man hotels
or self-catering apartments for Summer 2010 then why not look through our selection
of 2 star, 3 star and 4 star accommodation in Isle of Man.
Isle of Man Featured Events
Below is a list of the popular up-and-coming events on the Isle of Man. For more
information see the
Isle of Man Events
page.
Isle Of Man International Darts Festival:
12th - 14th Mar 2010
Manx Mountain Marathon: 3rd April 2010
Manx Classic 2010: Thursday 22nd - Saturday
24th April 2010
Manx Telecom Rally: 7th - 8th May 2010
2010 International TT Motorcycle Races:
29th May 2010 - 12th June 2010
TT Races 2010
The Isle of Man is the home of the famous annual event, the TT Races, which have
been held on the island since 1907. TT stands for 'Tourist Trophy' and for two weeks
every June on the Island's 37 mile circuit of public roads, thousands of competitors
produce a blistering display of skill and speed.
The 2010 TT Races promise to be better than ever, with 2009 winners John McGuinness
and Steve Plater back to defend their titles. Read more about
Isle of Man TT Races
Golf on the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is a fantastic golfing destination and despite the islands compact
size, it manages to offer nine golf courses, eight of which are 18-hole. With courses
than can challenge even the best golfers, from championship golf courses, there
are courses to suit all abilities and standards, and when a game is not going to
plan, the breath-taking scenery such as the stunning coastal views and heather moorlands
that surround you, will make losing a little more enjoyable! The Isle of Mans climate
means that golf is virtually a year-round activity and the UK is less than an hour
away by plane, two and a half hours by Seacat, or a leisurely ferry journey lasting
a little under four hours.
Read more about
golfing on the Isle of Man
and the
Isle of Man golf courses.
Isle of Man Hotels
A large number of the Isle of Man hotels have their own swimming pools, spa facilities
and award winning restaurants. Please view our list of 2 star, 3 star and 4 star
hotels in Isle of Man which are listed below in alphebetical order.
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Isle of Man Tourist Attractions
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Attractions to visit in Isle of Man:
Laxey Water Wheel, Laxey
Groudle Glen Railway, Douglas
Gaiety Theatre, Douglas
Curraghs Wildlife Park, Ballaugh
Langness Lighthouse, Castletown
Sound Visitor Centre, Cregneash
Snaefell Mountain Railway, Laxey
Onchan Pleasure Park, Onchan
House of Manannan, Peel
Tower of Refuge, Douglas
Maughold Head Lighthouse, Ramsey
Peel Bay, Bay
Peel Castle, Peel
Manx Electric Railway
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Isle of Man Tourist Attractions
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