DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT A journey of discovery

DISCONNECT to RECONNECT

Our everyday lives have been shaped dramatically in the last year, with restrictions on what was once normal. We stayed indoors and missed loved ones, anniversaries, special trips and much more. As life slowly begins to rebuild and restrictions ease, UK breaks can offer a chance to rest and digest, and restore mind and body. The Isles of Scilly have often been referred to as a little bit of paradise just off the tip of Cornwall, where you can escape everyday life and the stress that comes with modern living. They offer a chance to return to a natural state of wellbeing with the help of welcoming communities, healthy food, and a beautiful location. If you’ve dreamed of a reconnecting with loved ones, spending days wandering coast paths in awe of the wildlife inhabiting it, of an afternoon spent reading on a warm beach while the kids play safely on the shore, where your itinerary is dictated by the tide and your dinner is determined by what’s come in on it… a visit to the Isles of Scilly is where it starts; and it begins with the journey. Whether you are flying from one of our departure airports at Exeter, Newquay or Land’s End, our departure process is efficient and secure and from the moment you check-in, you will start to relax. Once aboard Skybus planes, you will experience a birds-eye view of the landscape below passing patchwork fields, Cornish villages, and azure seas. Or you may be sailing aboard our passenger ferry Scillonian III and have been met by our friendly team who’ve carefully secured your luggage into the hold and welcomed you aboard our flagship. There is nothing better than starting your holiday by seeing some of Cornwall’s greatest landmarks populating the coastline, relaxing on deck and keeping an eye out for dolphins and seabirds.

The islands are the perfect place to unwind and catch up with yourself and loved ones. You may see a few cars on the Isles of Scilly but bustling, it is not. One of the best ways to spend a day exploring is by foot. Simply keep walking – the islands’ small size mean you won’t get lost, just keep an eye on the time if you’re catching a boat back from another island. On St. Mary’s there is a friendly and knowledgeable bike hire shop on the Strand (opposite St. Mary’s quay) from here, pick your route around the island, you’ll soon while away the hours happily cycling through the lanes and tracks. If you’d prefer something a bit more active, each of the ‘offislands’ has a watersports centre, choose between paddleboarding, sailing and kayaking – paddle between the islands and if you time it right on St. Martin’s, Ganilly Bay is a little slice of paradise not many people know about and its only revealed at low tide. Snorkelling with seals is a popular activity too, you’ll be truly as immersed in nature as you can be. And true to island life – you will find food fresh from the honesty stalls or off the boat from the fisherman that day. At dusk, find yourself a vista on the cliffs and watch the sun go down over the sea – keep your eyes peeled for the elusive ‘green flash’ and see how many stars you can spot in the unpolluted sky. The great thing about Scilly is, it does not matter if you are travelling on your own, with family, partners or friends; it’s safe, friendly, calm and jaw-droppingly beautiful. The turquoise, still waters that surround the islands evoke a feeling of peace, the birds’ chorus at dawn will remind you of a serene English countryside and the exotic plant life transports you to an African plain. So much time spent at home has left us craving the outside world more than ever, it is time to get back to ‘life seeing’, turn off your devices and experience simple living.