About the Isle of Man

The magical Isle of Man, a lush, mineral-laden island of green hills, forests and farms, is only 13 miles wide and 32 miles long. Yet it boasts a rich 9,000- year history at the crossroads of Celtic culture, Viking influence,and Arthurian Legend. Over its history, this tiny island country has passed from the Norsemen to the Scots to the English Crown and now holds its status as an independent self-governing community outside the United Kingdom. It boasts the longest- reigning parliament in the world with unbroken traditions - The Tynwald-which celebrated its 1,000 anniversary in 1979.

The Isle of Man is the ancestral home of many famous people, including Miles Standish of Mayflower fame, Fletcher Christian of Bounty fame, former U.S. Vice President J. Danforth Quayle, and the musical group the Bee Gees.

The island is also popular as a location for many films, due to its unspoiled beauty. Waking Ned Devine, I Capture the Castle, and many other films have been shot there. More information is available Here

Visiting the Isle of Man

You may also want to explore the Isle of Man itself. A visit which can be a very heartwarming experience, especially when you know that this is the land from which your ancestors originated. And, you'll always be assured of a warm welcome and the finest Manx hospitality.

Whatever you wish to do or see, we'll do our best to oblige and make you feel completely at home. Many of us have travelled to the island, and can share our experiences of what to expect and what not to miss.

One thing that you might keep in mind when planning for transportation:

- many roads are very narrow
- they drive on the left
- and there are no speed limits outside of the towns.

If you rent a car, select one that is narrower, if possible.

There is a wealth of information available on the web. Try www.visitisleofman.com who can send you their 107 page brochure filled with beautiful photos and lots of listings of accommodations. Many of the listings are for bed and breakfasts that you won't find on the internet. An extensive travel website specializing in travel to and around the island is travel.holidays.com.