Manitas and I went there in late June 1995 and it was fantastic but found the night life to be a bit quiet (Limput was born about 9 months later, so it wasn't that quiet)... but it's a fascinating place and I loved it. We were mostly reliant on public transport, which was exemplary - clean, cheap, frequent and on time.

If you are National Trust or English Heritage members, take your membership cards as they should be honoured by Manx Heritage. The museum (in Douglas?) is a must, it was crammed full of stuff, and totally absorbing.

Snaefell is only a mountain by the grace of 4ft.

The Laxey Wheel is not for the faint of heart in the height department....   the slate mine nearby is also, not for the claustrophobic!

Look out for the weird sheep - you'll see why!

Oh, and Manx cats scratch just as hard as ordinary tailed cats!

Enjoy!

LTS