Isle of Man & The Welbeck Open for Business

Since the beginning of time, one of the problems facing the Isle of Man hospitality industry has been trying to extend the season beyond a few short summer months.

Although it has been longer in the last few years than in the tourism boom years, we have never been able to tap into the ready winter market of the likes of the Lake District in North West England where they seem to be busy in all seasons.

One reason is that all the Manx Heritage attractions and railways shut down at the beginning of November but heartening news is that almost everything is now open for business for 2013.

During a trip to Laxey yesterday to feed and attempt to tire out our Happy (one of our grandsons for my newer blog readers,) we stopped in the car park by the Lady Isabella and the lights were on at the turnstile and shop.

On our subsequent jaunt down to the promenade, it has to be said that it perhaps wasn't the most pleasant welcome the Manx weather has ever given its visitors but we did enjoy the experience.

By the way, the Welbeck Hotel, Apartments & Restaurant is also awaiting your patronage, so we'll hope to see you sooner rather than later.