It has some great wrecks, and scenic diving good enough to seduce even John Liddiard away from the metal, at least for a while. And there's always the possibility of a basking shark encounter for those who feel like sampling the Manx experience more...

Here's an idea for next year: Fly over to the Isle of Man and enjoy what Paul Kay says are some of the best underwater spectacles you'll find around Britain - some finned, some feathered more...

The Isle of Man has far more to offer than motorcycle racing and cats without tails. Brendan O'Brien checks out the island's dive sites. more...