The Isles of Scilly: Cast away on the exotic archipelago with a distinctly British twist

By Claire BatesA taste of the exotic: Despite their proximity to UK shores, the Scilly Isles feel a world away from BritainBoarding the rickety, propeller-powered plane with just a handful of fellow travellers, it dawns on me that I am a world away from the jam-packed flights leaving hectic Heathrow and Gatwick.Eschewing the nightmare of international travel in peak season, I had opted for a