| Jersey is the largest and probably best known island in | | | | Here you can find the latest equipment to keep you fit |
| the Channel Islands. Although it is very close to France, | | | | and healthy or just sit back and enjoy the views from |
| it is very much a part of the United Kingdom. Even | | | | this Napoleonic fortress. There are plenty of areas to |
| though it issues its own bank notes, Jersey quite | | | | have a leisurely walk and enjoy the panoramic views |
| happily accepts the UK's notes and coins as well. | | | | of Jersey's coastline. |
| If you are a full British passport holder, you'll have no | | | | Concertgoers will want to check out who is playing at |
| trouble entering or leaving the island. But because | | | | Fort Regent during their vacation - it is host to most of |
| Jersey isn't officially a part of the European Union, it's | | | | the concerts and other big events on the island. |
| worth checking what - if any - requirements there are | | | | Although it's the largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey |
| for you to visit this charming island. | | | | is still quite small at about 45 square miles. You can hire |
| The largest town on Jersey is the one you are most | | | | a car, bike or scooter to get around the island and |
| likely to have heard of, St Helier. This is the main | | | | reach some of the more "off the beaten track" places. |
| destination for many of the holidaymakers who visit | | | | Because the island has a large tourist trade, there is |
| and you'll find a wide choice of things to do and places | | | | lots of different places to stay. Whether you are |
| to stay in what is the capital town of Jersey. | | | | looking for a small, friendly bed and breakfast or the |
| Because of its nature as a tourist destination, St Helier | | | | facilities associated with larger hotels, you are sure to |
| has numerous shops that cater for visitors and local | | | | find somewhere to suit. If you want to be able to look |
| inhabitants. As well as the usual suspects, shopaholics | | | | out onto the ocean from your room, be sure to check |
| can explore the town and explore shops dedicated to | | | | that the room you are booking offers sea views. |
| many different things. Anything from locally made | | | | If one of your objectives for your break is a sun tan, |
| pottery through to specialist fishing tackle shops as | | | | you may also want to check how exactly how close |
| well as things like fashion clothing and accessories. Or | | | | you are to the beach, although to be honest most of |
| you could choose to visit one of the galleries displaying | | | | Jersey is within easy reach of many beautiful beaches. |
| paintings by the local artists such as Nicholas Romeril, | | | | If you will have children with you, be sure that the |
| who specializes in seascapes of the area. | | | | beaches you intend to visit offer a range of activities |
| You can also make sure you keep fit during your stay | | | | to keep them occupied. |
| in Jersey by visiting the Fort Regent leisure centre. | | | | |