'Beautiful' Isle of Man with UK-beating weather named 'world's most desirable'

The Isle of Man is famous for its Steam Railway (Image: Visit Isle of Man) The Isle of Man has received global recognition as one of the world's "most desirable islands." In a remarkable nod from globetrotters, this jewel in the Celtic Sea has been shortlisted for the prestigious Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2024, where it sits among European heavyweights like Gran Canaria , Jersey, Madeira, Orkney, and Sicily. Much more than just a destination, the Isle of Man beckons with its spellbinding nature, enthralling history, and intriguing wildlife.

A mere stone's throw from mainland Britain, this enchanting isle is famed not only for its adrenaline-pumping TT Motorcycle Races but also for the iconic Manx cat, renowned for its distinctive tail. What's more, meteorological data from the MET Office shows the island's singular micro-climate, with reports indicating drier summers compared to Edinburgh, Manchester, and Dublin. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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