“Twenty eight miles south west of Land's End in clear, blue Atlantic water, fabled in distant legend to be indeed the last remnant of the magical land of Lyonnesse, these beautiful islands of low hills exude a timeless peace and natural tranquility "Stop, look and listen" takes on a whole new meaning in Scilly. Relax and take time to discover the islands' flora and fauna and listen to the timeless whisperings of the ocean all around you under wide Atlantic skies.

But don't think timeless islands need to be behind the times. All the inhabited islands offer excellent, modern accommodation and amenities, safe sandy beaches, pubs and opportunities for outdoor sport. There are many sites of historical interest throughout the islands. The birdwatching and scuba diving are renowned, and most importantly, Scilly is virtually crime-free, making it one of the safest environments in the world.

Spring and autumn are especially good times to visit the islands. In spring the early flowering of daffodils and narcissi carpet the islands' small fields and in the autumn there is the opportunity to spot rare and wonderful birds as they make their way to the warmer climes of southern Europe or have been blown across from America.

There are good communications. Helicopter, aeroplane and ferry services connect the islands to the mainland and regular launch services, seven days a week, link the islands to each other.” (from “Isles of Scilly 2001”, Isles of Scilly Tourist Board, 2000.)