The Isles of Scilly have been named in the Guardian’s Travel supplement as one of five of the hottest global destinations for 2002. Scilly is also the only destination recommended, within the UK.

In the Article, the Islands are classed with the likes of ‘Forte dei Marmi? and the second-only-to-Milan-for-fissionability ‘Osaka? in Japan. The double page spread is dominated by a full colour Ariel photograph of Tresco, the sky seamlessly blending with the rich blue of the sea.

The author of the piece (presumable friends with someone on Tresco!) describes the Islands as ‘Idyllic, truly exclusive and underrated’. The article does mainly focus on Tresco but does call on the opinion of Jude Law, a regular visitor, for his opinion. Law goes on to describe the way that Islands are ‘So beautiful, so tranquil and unspoilt’.

The article describes Tresco as ‘The second largest but the smartest of the set? although they also praise the rest of the archipelago as an ?eerily, beautiful, jagged seascape’. It is interesting to note the articles two main infatuations are Tresco and Jude laws love of the Islands, but the article fails to note that Jude Law actually spends his time staying at St. Martin’s hotel. In fact, St. Martins and Bryher don’t get a mention at all!

This article will undoubtedly attract tourism to the Islands, which can only be welcomed. We may just have to hope, however, that the exclusivity that the article portrays does not underrate the value of the islands for the more economically challenged ?average? visitor, not up to paying film star prices! Make no mistake, Scilly is one of those rare destinations where the rich and not so rich can enjoy their holiday to exactly the same degree.

In a supplimental earlier this year, the Guardian rated St Martins on the Isle (Island Hotel, St Martin’s) one of the fifty best hotels in the UK.

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