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[Closed] Isle of Man for a week’s holiday – Some stupid questions…

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1) Will it keep 3 generations of the family entertained?
2) Do you need a passport?
3) Does the ferry cost a gazillion pounds?
4) Is it expensive once you get there?

We normally go to Wales so we aren’t expecting (and don’t want) Vegas. Beaches, nice scenery, a bit of history, picturesque villages/towns etc…


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 11:30 am
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yes
no
no
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Posted : 30/10/2013 11:33 am
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1) perhaps. depends when you go and if you like motorbikes
2) no
3) hell yeah
4) hell yeah


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 11:33 am
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Port Erin was once described to me as this:

I thought it was a bit harsh TBH


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 11:36 am
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harry ygm


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 11:40 am
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don't forget your mobile will be abroad.


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 11:41 am
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get a job there and pay less income tax, stash your savings there and pay less tax on them! everyone's a winner!


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 11:57 am
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duplication!!!!!


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 1:10 pm
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yep - though you may just miss the Castles etc for the winter as it's nearly end of season. have a look http://www.visitisleofman.com/

Also look @ "Closer to the Edge" on Friday night on ITV to get a taste.

can be expensive but there are lots of decent pubs doing food (ie"Creek" in Peel across from the House of Mannanan interprettive centre has decent beer & good food)and the fairly famous Creg Ny Baa pub on the TT course is good i saw Cameron Donald in a few weeks ago...

http://www.manxnationalheritage.im/plan-your-visit/groups/house-of-manannan-group-travel/

Lots of decent beaches sandy up north and rocky every where else and places like Cregneash folk museum; we've got history everywhere.....

And the ferry will probably be cheaper for you than "us" here on the Rock 🙂

There is also lots of biking opportunities and regular night rides if you're free and want to - try Manx Mountain Bike Club's forums, or Loaghtan Loaded too on facebook...


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 1:10 pm
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oh, and you did see the nice articles/pictures in stw about the End2End and Privateer (sob) about the Legs of Man 100 ????


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 1:18 pm
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Bah. Half term clashes with the TT.


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 1:50 pm
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in which case sell both kidneys to get a boat ticket and at least 1 child for accommodation :(.

TT time is frighteningly expensive like Brazil in the World Cup will be - its supply & demand.....


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 4:22 pm
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Centre Parks Penrith TT week is always rather busy for some reason.


 
Posted : 30/10/2013 5:10 pm

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