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The Extraordinary Story

Welcome to our Island...a seabound kingdom with its own captivating story to tell, a place rich in history and ever-changing landscapes where tradition lies within extraordinary stories of giants, fairies and cats with no tails. Whether it’s a relaxing getaway with a loved one, an adventure-fuelled family break, or a visit to one of our special events, the Island has something to satisfy all interests.

Throughout history, settlers on the Isle of Man have shaped our past and laid the bedrock for our future, carving out tokens of their culture in its very foundations. The Island owes much to those pioneers who moulded the Isle of Man into what it is today.

The Island has been forged by a diverse portrait of trailblazers and continues to be shaped by its current inhabitants, who are inspired by Manx culture and value its preservation.

Now it's time for visitors to experience the Islanders who bring our story to life. To delve into romance and adventure, embroidering the Island's tapestry with threads of their own, adding strokes to an ever-unfolding canvas, and adding music to our never-ending symphony.

We are the Islanders, an eclectic collective who thrive as characters in our own stories, who borrow from the myth and magic of the land and who promote the essence of the Island in all that we do.

We invite you to join us, carving out your own path as you experience the Island along with our Islanders, be it as an Adventurer or an Artisan, Discoverer or a Mover, Believer or an Explorer.

Adventurer

Adventurers use the natural environment as their playground, to deliver their thrilling story which is full of action-packed activities with adventure at the heart.
Artisan

Artisans are tantalised by the taste of the landscape and touched by the purity and provenance of the delicious delicacies they search for, using the flavours of the land to write the next chapter of their extraordinary story.
Believer

Believers are captivated by mystical folklore and love uncovering hidden treasures in their natural environment. They follow in the footsteps of giants, through enchanted forests where fairies take flight.
Discoverer

Discovers wander at will and are eager to uncover the epic landscapes and stunning world which surrounds them, unearthing places at their own pace, building their story from the experiences provided by nature and their surroundings.
Explorer

Explorers have a desire to seek out and marvel at the stories which unfolded an age ago, where legacies were built and culture echoes through time forged traditions that pave the way for future generations.
Mover

Movers yearn for freedom and the rush of excitement. Always on the go, they’re eager to make the most of the time available to explore new lands, be it on 2 wheels or 4, by steam, electric, pedal power, engines or sails.

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