{"product_id":"treasured-islands-1","title":"Treasured Islands","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e''The definitive guide to Britain’s quirky and rugged islands. Islands have always had a mysterious allure – Peter has managed to capture the magical essence of our old favourites and lesser known gems.'' \u003c\/i\u003eEd Stafford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands represent adventure, mystery, wilderness and escapism. Surrounded by water, they’re somewhere to run away to, to be marooned on, to find a paradise… The British Isles includes some 194 inhabited islands (out of a total of over 6,000), ranging from remote lost worlds to famous and popular holiday spots. And \u003ci\u003eTreasured Islands\u003c\/i\u003e includes them all, in one enticing package.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wonderfully comprehensive and inspiring guide starts off with a Best of… section, highlighting the ten best islands for foodies, wildlife, adrenaline-junkies and pure escapism. Then, region by region, the author explores the UK’s most wonderful islands, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShetlands, Fair Isle, Orkneys, Outer Hebrides, Inner Hebrides, Isle of Arran\u003cbr\u003eLindisfarne, Isle of Man, Walney Island\u003cbr\u003eAnglesey, Pembrokeshire Island\u003cbr\u003eFoulness and Canvey Islands\u003cbr\u003eIsle of Sheppey, Lundy\u003cbr\u003eIsle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, Islands of Ireland\u003cbr\u003eTidal Islands (to include Burgh Island, Holy Island and St Michael’s Mount)\u003cbr\u003eInland Islands (to include Eel Pie, Derwent Isle and Peel Island in the Lake District)\u003cbr\u003eRemote Islands \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with beautiful colour photography, the text ensures you won’t miss out on must-see attractions, wildlife and natural features, local food specialties, sporting activities, best places to stay and eat, and all-important transport links to and from the mainland, and other nearby islands. For some light relief, there are interesting historical and cultural anecdotes woven through, giving a fascinating insight into the way of life on these sometimes remote settlements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e''A wonderful book filled with hidden gems, helping us to connect with the majestic beauty of the British coastline.''\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevison Wood\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57315455992190,"sku":"NW9781844865925","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781844865925.jpg?v=1778716110","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/treasured-islands-1","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}