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There are lots of events to look forward to this year on the Isles of Scilly. Aside from the picturesque beaches, sweeping green hills and stunning skies, there’s lots to do on the Isles of Scilly. With foodie feasts, world championship qualifiers, folk festivals and walking festivals; there’s plenty to entertain the whole family. We’ve…

Roger and Patsy Manning first visited the Isles of Scilly in 1979 and have returned every year since, sometimes twice. After spotting a family baptism entry at a local museum, the couple’s curiosity about a branch of their family tree began to grow and they have continued to research it, finding out more about their…

Mark Slade joined the Skybus team in 2008 and over the years, he has made hundreds of trips to and from the Isles of Scilly, flying visitors over from Newquay, Exeter and Land’s End Airports. “I always dreamed about becoming a pilot, and one day I decided to sell my heating and ventilation business to…

Will Wagstaff has lived and worked on the Isles of Scilly for over 25 years, and has been leading birdwatching tours not only on Scilly but also to the Falkland Islands and many other destinations worldwide. “I came to live on the Isles of Scilly in 1981, moving there from South Wales after many years…

  It’s so easy to make your escape to the Isles of Scilly and discover the destination that feels like it’s a world away from anywhere else in England. You’ll experience the unique charms of Scilly from the moment you check-in with Isles of Scilly Travel, whether you’ve chosen to soar into the skies on…

January is the time to kick start the year with exciting plans and goals, and if you’re like us, you’ll already be looking ahead to warmer days spent relaxing by the sea. For adventure seekers, culinary enthusiast’s or those that simply want to enjoy a relaxing break, we have just the destination; right on your…

The Isles of Scilly may feel like a world away from anywhere else in England but it’s so easy to discover this incredible destination with Skybus flights from Exeter Airport taking less than an hour to reach Cornwall’s Caribbean. The journey is all part of the adventure when you visit the Isles of Scilly, a…

Book with Isles of Scilly Travel to visit the island paradise off the Cornish Coast in 2017… With Skybus flights from Exeter, Newquay and Land’s End Airports reaching the Isles of Scilly in under an hour, it’s tantalisingly easy to discover everything this magical cluster of islands has to offer. Fly to Scilly, or opt…

“You’ll discover largely deserted stretches of fine white sand beaches and sparkling crystal-clear azure waters reminiscent of the Caribbean…” Discover the destination on your doorstep this year and fly to the Isles of Scilly with Skybus in less than an hour. Flights leave from Exeter, Newquay and Land’s End Airport to reach this breathtakingly beautiful…

Flying with Skybus is a truly unique experience, whether it’s the personal welcome from your pilot as you are greeted before you board or the awe-inspiring views of the Devon and Cornwall coastline from the window; it’s the only plane journey you’ll be wishing took longer. Skybus operates all year round from Land’s End and…

If you haven’t been to Scilly before, you’ve been missing out on one of Britain’s best-kept secrets

From take-off to landing, there’s always a view to remember on offer through the window of a Skybus plane or from the deck of the Scillonian passenger ferry. Travel by air or sea with Isles of Scilly Travel, and you’ll gain a whole new perspective of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Sail from Penzance…