Isle of Man holidays, tours and experiences from local specialists.

Candle Making at Soaral is a couple of peaceful, fragrant hours inside the welcoming studio of one of the island's favourite candle makers — a chance to swap the rush of everyday life for something slower and more creative. Guided by a friendly local host, you'll explore a palette of scents, from breezy coastal notes and soft florals to cosy woods and spices, before blending your own signature fragrance.

With expert tips, you'll hand-pour a smooth soy-wax candle with a crackling wooden wick, learning the secrets to a clean, even burn. Choose the Warm Single-Wick (£49) for a classic candle or the Grand Three-Wick (£69) for an impressive centrepiece. The relaxed, sociable setting comes with complimentary refreshments throughout, making Candle Making at Soaral ideal for visitors discovering the Isle of Man as well as locals looking for a mindful creative activity.

When your candle eventually burns out, the studio can remake your custom scent so you can enjoy it again and again — a small touch that turns a one-off workshop into something you can keep coming back to. It's a popular choice for a relaxed afternoon out, a couple's activity, or simply some time to yourself away from the usual sightseeing itinerary.

The Private Isle of Man TT Course Experience takes you around the legendary TT Mountain Course with your own driver-guide and an itinerary built around your group.

Follow the full 37¾-mile circuit through Douglas, Glen Vine, Ballacraine, Kirk Michael and Ramsey before climbing the famous Mountain Road. Along the way, your guide will bring the course to life with stories from the TT, famous incidents, racing lines and the challenges riders face at some of the world's best-known corners.

Your private experience can also include a visit to the Isle of Man Motor Museum, home to more than 500 exhibits and a working restoration workshop.

Unlike our shared TT Course & Motor Museum Tour, this experience is exclusively for your group. That gives you more time to stop at the places that interest you, take photographs and shape the tour around your particular interest in the TT and Manx motorsport.

Kick off your celebrations in style with a Fynoderee Distillery Tour & Tasting, complete with private return minibus transport directly from Douglas, a door-to-door, hassle-free group outing for the party season or special occasion!

Step aboard for a scenic drive north, leaving designated driver duties behind while you focus on celebrating with colleagues or friends.

Upon arrival at the working distillery, your group will be welcomed with a refreshing "Fyn & Tonic" before stepping behind the scenes to discover the copper-still craftsmanship and rich Manx folklore that shape their award-winning spirits. Enjoy a guided, tutored tasting of their celebrated Manx Dry Gins, Bumbee Vodka, and Glashtyn Spiced Rum, followed by time to relax over artisanal cocktails in the cosy Fyn Bar.

Best of all, the schedule is completely flexible; if your group wishes to extend the outing and stay in Ramsey longer to enjoy a meal at one of the town’s fantastic local eateries, that’s no problem at all! Whether you’re planning an office Christmas bash or a long-overdue seasonal reunion, this seamless, spirit-filled experience guarantees a fun, memorable, and stress-free celebration for everyone.