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Car-Free Island Breaks: How to Plan Transport, Luggage and Day Trips
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Car-Free Island Breaks: How to Plan Transport, Luggage and Day Trips

Plan an island break without a car by matching ferries to footpaths, packing luggage you can carry, and using buses, bikes and day-trip tickets to...

10 Common Mistakes First-Time Island Visitors Make
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10 Common Mistakes First-Time Island Visitors Make

Tidal causeways, tight ferry connections and overstuffed bags derail more island trips than bad weather does. Here are the ten mistakes to dodge...

Ferry vs. Flight to Smaller Islands: Which Should You Book?
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Ferry vs. Flight to Smaller Islands: Which Should You Book?

Ferry or flight? Compare cost, reliability, luggage, carbon and timetable flexibility before you book your next island crossing — and know when...

Island Travel Packing Checklist for Changeable Coastal Weather
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Island Travel Packing Checklist for Changeable Coastal Weather

A season-by-season island packing list for wind, rain, sun and ferry crossings, with the layers, footwear and spares that make changeable coastal...