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Tourism in the Falkland Islands Introduction Whether your stay with us is for weeks, days or merely a few hours, the Falkland Islands will no doubt make a lasting impression. Please take the time to savour what it is that we love so much about these Islands - the clean, clean air, the huge skies, and a busy but stress-free lifestyle. While you will no doubt notice a laid back feel to the Falklands, you may also be surprised to see we are well and truly immersed in the 21st century. You'll see internet portals around town and will find Islanders are well up to speed on what's going on in the outside world. Take a few minutes to chat to us and see for yourself. The Islands offer an abundance of sensational wildlife, breath-taking scenery and, despite our location only 300 miles from Latin America, a distinctly European community. Whether your interest lies in bird watching, photography or simply sampling a different way of life, we are confident you'll find the Falklands offer something for everyone. Capture the 'Spirit of the Falklands' as a day-tripper Unique as a tourist location and remote by any standards - spend some time with us and you will come away surprised, astounded and enriched. You will be amazed too that an English-speaking 'holiday' destination can offer serious wildlife photographers such an exceptional experience. As a day visitor your first port of call should be at the Jetty Visitor Centre located at the head of the Public Jetty, where information about Stanley and the Falkland Islands is available from the friendly Tourism team. Here you will find a very warm welcome and a wealth of information - street maps, shopping guides and details of a range of services, including tour guides, accommodation in Stanley and out of town (colloquially called Camp). Falklands Crafts, Falklands Conservation and Falklands wool production are on display as well as an informative range of books. At various times through the year, this is also the home for demonstrations and temporary exhibitions, such as the Falkland Islands Photographic Exhibition. The Jetty Visitor Centre has public amenities such as internet access, toilets, telephones and seating and our friendly staff will be able to answer any questions that you may have about the Islands. As a day visitor to the Falklands, you may have but a few hours to sample the many delights on offer - during which time we hope to provide you with lasting and fond memories of your visit. If you can stay awhile then these unique Islands and their hospitable people will truly captivate you. Falklands People Historically, recruitment for farm workers was often concentrated in the rural areas of Scotland and southern England. There are also a number of families of Scandinavian origin within the population, their forebears having remained in the Falklands after being shipwrecked during the 18th and 19th centuries. The remoteness of the Falkland Islands before the Conflict of 1982 resulted in a community that through necessity had developed a remarkable adaptability. This, since 1982, has enabled them to cope calmly and astutely with a wide and dramatic range of changes to their lifestyles. Islanders living in remote parts of the Falkland Islands today sometimes appear isolated. While on one side of the kitchen you may still find a peat burning stove, often on the other side will be installed up-to-date computer and communications equipment with the owners more than able to hold forth on the latest international developments and benefits from information technology. The World Wide Web could have been invented particularly with Falkland Islanders in mind. Often underestimated by the outside world, Islanders are now proving their intellectual capability by qualifying in many professions that were previously the province of imported expertise. Time out of town? Here the experience has more in common, perhaps, with the wilds of Patagonia or the outer islands of Scotland than the home counties of England. While you will certainly want to see some of the spectacular wildlife for which the Islands are famous, the attractions do not stop there. For the active, fishing, golf, boating, horse riding and walking are all on offer, together with a wide range of accommodation. Whether your choice is for the comfort of a tourist lodge, the freedom of a holiday cottage or the warm welcome of a farmhouse, we are sure that you will find something that fits both your taste and your budget. Out and about, either alone or with an informative guide, you can sample the life of the folk on isolated farm settlements, or simply enjoy our crystal clear air, white sandy beaches, rugged hills, and big skies. While you may experience the thrill of being apparently the only person around in a wide-open landscape, everywhere you will feel that sense of absolute personal security, which we take for granted, but which is, sadly, increasingly rare in less privileged places. Published in the Penguin News Visitor's Guide 2004/5 sponsored by the Falkland Islands Tourist Board www.penguin-news.com
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