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The whole island guide

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42 practical guides, grouped around the decisions that shape your trip.

Plan your trip

Getting to the Isle of Man: ferry or flight?Taking the ferry to the Isle of ManFlying to the Isle of ManIsle of Man airport transfersThe Isle of Man without a carIs a Go Explore pass worth it?Driving and hiring a car on the Isle of ManWhen is the best time to visit the Isle of Man?Travel documents, passports and ETA checksMoney, cards and mobile roamingPlanning an accessible Isle of Man visitA dog-friendly Isle of Man holidayTT road closures: plan your day around the course

Places to explore

Douglas: a useful base, with more to explorePeel: castles, a working harbour and the west coastPort Erin: beach days and the southern coastCastletown: a castle town with a coast to exploreLaxey: the wheel, the valley and a route to SnaefellRamsey: a northern base with room to slow down

Things to do

The Isle of Man’s heritage railways, planned properlyCoastal walks: choose a route that fits your dayWildlife and boat trips: choose the right encounterThe best things to do, chosen around your tripCastles and heritage: choose the stories you want to exploreIsle of Man beaches: choose the right shore for your dayRainy days: worthwhile indoor plans, wherever you areFamily days out, with room to enjoy themWhere to eat: Douglas, Laxey and PeelYour first Isle of Man TT: how to plan the visitThings to do during the Isle of Man TT

Where to stay

Where to stay on the Isle of ManDouglas hotels: compare location, rooms and accessStaying in Port ErinIsle of Man cottages and self-catering: real optionsChoosing a family-friendly stayIsle of Man TT accommodation: bases and booking options

Island itineraries

A weekend on the Isle of ManThree days on the Isle of ManFive days on the Isle of ManA week on the Isle of ManIsle of Man cruise excursions and a day ashoreA TT week with time to see the island

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