In the middle of July, Sara and I spent a long weekend in the simply stunning Isle of Man. Uncrowded golden beaches, magnificent scenery, enchanting glens, medieval castles, Victorian railways and trams and a leisurely pace of life makes it an ideal getaway from the rat-race of London.

It lies in the Irish Sea between England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, less than 60 miles west of the Lancashire coastline. It is only 33 miles long, 13 miles wide and covers an area of 227 square miles but is easily accessed by various modes of ... (more)