"TAILESS TALES" Top 5 Page for this destination Isle of Man by KristaB

Isle of Man Travel Guide: 264 reviews and 498 photos

Isle of Man is windy, calm and beautiful. Gulf stream caressing its shores ensures that winters are never too cold, but the weather is often unpredictable, windy and rainy.

Me and my daughters went there to visit our long time friends. Although they moved to the IOM about 10 years ago, they know the island, its history and most interesting facts very well, and it was great pleasure to explore the island with them.

Isle of Man was always specific in the ways its inhabitants dealt with economy and politics. Simple Celtic farmers, influenced by Vikings and others went through different phases - from simple farming, through centuries of successful pirates style economy to modern day's tax heaven.

Out 10 days visit was just long enough to both explore the island and spend time with our friends. Even though small in size, Isle of Man is so rich in historic and natural sights, it takes at least 5 days of intensive and well planned exploring to visit only the most famous places.

More to come ...

Last visit to Isle of Man: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Jul 18, 2004
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COOL & HOT Nightlife (1)

One evening my friends took me to see the Douglas night life scene. First we went to C'est La Vie bar, very popular... more travel advice

Archaeology for Everyone Things to Do (10)

Archaeological excavations are continuously going on at the Rushen Abbey, and if you approach them during official Dig... more travel advice

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Rushen Abbey Things to Do (10)

It was one very influential medieval religious site on the IOM. Located 2 miles from Castle Rushen, it was always an... more travel advice

Tailless Tales Favorites (3)

Famous Manx cat - they even sell plushy toys and figurines of this specific breed. I saw one with beautiful pattern of... more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
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Transportation (5)
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EllenH Oct 22, 2011 at 7:27 PM Report Abuse

I love these pages,Joe has ALWAYS wanted to go to TT races and your pages would make me want to go also...meet you and iaint there!!! And again..Happy Birthday. Twice now I should have met you so I think I should make sure it happens somewhere.
iaint Aug 19, 2009 at 11:19 PM Report Abuse

great pages; so near & yet so far... I've always been put off by high airfares & poor weather; I should give it a try
JessH Apr 19, 2009 at 1:17 AM Report Abuse

I love how the train stopped for the baby ducklings... and the cat in the castle! (there is also a famous cat that lives in Roslin Chapel near Edinburgh :-) A very nice page here with good tips & photos / Jess
sourbugger Apr 14, 2009 at 1:35 PM Report Abuse

hey great page, enjoyed it immensley
bonio Oct 6, 2008 at 12:32 PM Report Abuse

Thankyou for the great tips, we're visiting IOM later this month.
hunterV Jan 31, 2008 at 12:32 PM Report Abuse

wow, very impressive indeed!
janetanne Sep 16, 2007 at 2:33 AM Report Abuse

Kalimera! Great IOM pages! But, now, come on back here and we can explore the Greek islands together my friend! Miss you !:):)
leecouk12324 Sep 14, 2007 at 1:08 PM Report Abuse

Good Musuem Tip. Nice to have stories about Manx Cats - however I read they descended from a breed which came off a Spanish ship - this sounds more plausible. Just got a Travel Book of the Isle of Man from 1926 with beautiful photos
Kristymamoo Jul 31, 2007 at 9:06 AM Report Abuse

Hi there!! I have really enjoyed reading your IOM page - great to see how a visitor views this beautiful Island!! Kristy :-)
christine.j Jul 14, 2007 at 1:46 PM Report Abuse

This is a truly wonderful page! A great help when planning a trip. Thank you!!