Archive for the ‘Isle of Man’ Category

Day trips to Isle of Man TT races announced

Monday, February 16, 2009 17:07 2 Comments

The World-famous Isle of Man TT races get underway on 6 June, and for those unable to afford the time off work to watch the whole week’s racing, there’s good news as the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced plans to operate day trips to the TT races. Day trips will operate from [...]

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IOM flights benefit from weak value of Sterling

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 21:22 2 Comments

It looks like some holiday destinations are beginning to see some benefit from the weak pound. Manx2.com has reported an increase of 13% in total bookings in the first two weeks of this year over the same time in 2007. Bookings on the route between Blackpool airport and the Isle of Man have seen an [...]

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Murray Walker favours the Isle of Man

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 12:04 No Comments

In a recent interview in the Independent’s My Life in Travel series, Murray Walker claimed his favourite place in the British Isles was the Isle of Man. Murray says in the article: ‘because that’s where they hold the TT races. It is also a fabulous little island in its own right, with the most glorious [...]

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