Hi. I was wondering what is the nearest airport to pei, is it Halifax or has it got its own little one. Pei looks looks beautiful, but I wasn't sure if its somewhere many expats settle. I know it's popular with tourists, even from America. Has the bridge helped its economy? Are the winters terrible?

There is a not so little airport at Charlottetown with regular connections to Halifax. I fly in and out of there quite often. There are a few expats on the island I believe, including a few truck drivers. The bridge has helped the economy in numerous ways, making the export of seafood, a major product of the island, quicker.
Yes it's popular with tourists, even from America ! Imagine that, all the way from the USA !
The winters are no worse than the rest of the Maritimes.

But Simon abandons us in the winter....as he quite sensibly prefers warmer climes

Indeed he does. It'll be "Wagons Ho" in about six weeks.

It's only 94 F on my patio there right now.

Charlottetown Airport - www.flypei.com

It is beautiful. I know a bunch of expats. No idea if the bridge helped since I moved after it was open. Winters are winters. You make of them what you will.

Personally I love it here and haven't regretted moving here at all.

It is peaceful and beautiful but the winters can be hard. It's a tough place to integrate in to if you're 'from away' and jobs are hard to find....