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Stanley

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Saunders Island

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Hill Cove

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Bleaker Island

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Elephant Island

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Pro

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 Rugged, Windswept Beauty, Fantastic Wildlife 


Con

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 Eh.....just like home ;-) 


In a nutshell

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 The slice of Britain in the South Atlantic as a pro could also be seen as a con by many -- go with an open mind, learn as much as possible and come to your own conclusions 

 

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Stanley  

Malvina House Hotel

 1 Review and 47 Opinions  Comfortable well apointed rooms, all en suite with shower/baths (which is a rare in the islands).... 

 Hotels in Stanley

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THE JETTY VISITOR CENTRE

THE JETTY VISITOR CENTRE, Falkland Islands

 DAO Says:  Unless you came here on a Military plane (available to civilians from the UK) you are going to land on the Public Jetty in Stanley and almost walk straight up... 

 Things to Do in Falkland Islands

Stamp Collecting

Stamp Collecting, Falkland Islands

 zweiblumen Says:   The most collectible Falkland Islands items would have to be their stamps, new stamps are introduced periodically and older issues are still available as are... 

 Shopping in Falkland Islands

West Lagoons Farm: Down on the Farm

West Lagoons Farm: Down on the Farm, Falkland Islands

 zweiblumen Says:  I spent 3 nights here at West Lagoons Farm in Hill Cove, this is for those people who want to experience the true Falklands lifestyle and stay on a working farm... 

 Hotels in Falkland Islands

Darwin House

Darwin House, Falkland Islands

 zweiblumen Says:   Just under 50km from MPA on the Stanley - Darwin road lies Darwin House, it is the nearest accommodation you will find to the airfield and a excellent... 

 Hotels in Falkland Islands

The newest and smallest Gentoo colony

The newest and smallest Gentoo colony, Falkland Islands

 zweiblumen Says:  Newhaven is not a settlement, nobody lives there, it's not even a dot on the map because according to most Falkland Island maps it doesn't exist. Yet Newhaven... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Falkland Islands

Deano's: Dancing?

Deano's: Dancing?, Falkland Islands

 mackilt Says:  One of the hottest night spots in Port Stanley!Always lively on a Sataurday night, even opens on Christmas day. You will find a friendly crowd and some loud... 

 Nightlife in Falkland Islands

Whale Bones

Whale Bones, Falkland Islands

 crazyman2 Says:  Yes! Everyone who has been to the Falklands will know about the bones which form an arch outside the Anglican church.However, go inside the church to see an... 

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RAIN!!!!!

RAIN!!!!!, Falkland Islands

 crazyman2 Says:  Sorry, folks, not much of a tip but IT RAINS CATS AND DOGS!!!If you are tendering in from a cruise liner then do take an umbrella/waterproofs ashore because... 

 Favorites in Falkland Islands

Penguins

Penguins, Falkland Islands

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  The Falkland Islands are the home to many different varieties of penguin. I was looking forward to taking a trip to Bluff Cove Penguin Rookery where I was... 

 Things to Do in Falkland Islands

Throughout the Town: Souvenir Shopping

Throughout the Town: Souvenir Shopping, Falkland Islands

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  The majority of the tourist visitors to the Falklands come from the cruise ships and so just about all of the souvenir shops on the islands are concentrated... 

 Shopping in Falkland Islands

Danger - Land Mines!

Danger - Land Mines!, Falkland Islands

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Since the 1982 Falklands Islands Conflict there are land mines left all over the island. I believe that there are still somewhere in the region of 120 mined... 

 Warnings and Dangers in Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands Museum

Falkland Islands Museum, Falkland Islands

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  One of the lovely things about the Falkland Islands is that most of the town-related sights are situated within walking distance of each other.The Museum is... 

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