We will go ashore to the island of Tresco, where our guide will meet us. Tresco is best known for its Abbey Gardens – laid out by the remarkable Augustus Smith, a wealthy merchant banker who purchased the islands from the Duchy of Cornwall in the mid 1830’s.

In 1975, the Isles of Scilly were designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The designation covers the entire archipelago, including the uninhabited islands and rocks, and is the smallest such area in the UK.

In 1975, the Isles of Scilly were designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The designation covers the entire archipelago, including the uninhabited islands and rocks, and is the smallest such area in the UK.

We will be met by our local guide and accompanied to the Atlantic Hotel – a lovely property located in Hugh Town, capital of the pretty isle of St Mary’s.

Bustling, cosmopolitan, ancient but young at heart, Dublin is one of Europe’s liveliest cities, where medieval and 17th century buildings stand comfortably amid all the trappings of a 21st century city.

Welcome to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city – steeped in history and youthful energy. Medieval, Georgian and modern architecture provide a backdrop to a bustling port, and the cosmopolitan and charming converge in the delightful diversity that is Dublin.

The Beaulieu Estate is situated on the banks of the River Boyne and was built between 1660 and 1666.

Wicklow is a natural scenic wonderland with domed granite mountains and purple glens, soft rolling hills and silvery streams rushing cool and clear from the mountain and bogland into the rivers of the countryside. It aptly deserves its name ‘Garden of Ireland’.

Dublin is the capital of the Irish Republic and Ireland’s principal port. Dublin Bay, with its great sweep of coast from the rocky brow of Howth in the north, to the headland of Dalkey in the south, is a fitting introduction to one of Europe’s finest capitals.