Isles of scilly in autumn

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Explore the unspoilt islands’ flourishing flora, wonderful wildlife and stunning bays on this bestselling tour

Emma Henderson found Cornwall’s answer to the Caribbean offers an activity-packed holiday without the long-haul flight

READER HOLIDAY

Explore nine spectacular Scottish islands on scenic ferry crossings, visiting historic monuments and idyllic beaches with insights from the Countryfile presenter

From cruises to tours and even honeymoon resorts, we’ve found three of the best ways to explore these sun-filled tropical islands