| Jersey is the largest of the group of islands | | | | instead. Just remember that many of the |
| known as the Channel Islands. It is much | | | | island's 350 miles of roads are narrow. |
| closer to France than England and although it | | | | |
| is owned by the Crown, perhaps surprisingly | | | | There are plenty of beaches on the island, so |
| it is actually outside the European Union. | | | | if all you want to do is relax and soak up |
| Irish and United Kingdom residents can visit | | | | the sun then you will be spoilt for choice. |
| with ease. Other travelers will probably get | | | | The island's climate is mild and summers are |
| away with showing a passport but should check | | | | normally the sunniest that you will find |
| with their travel agent just in case anything | | | | anywhere in the British Isles. |
| different applies. But if you're visiting | | | | |
| from the UK, don't worry about changing | | | | If you like to surf, then you should most |
| currency as Jersey is quite happy to accept | | | | definitely make sure that your hotel is close |
| both English and Scottish notes. | | | | to St Oeun's Bay. The area caters for |
| | | | everyone from beginners upwards to the people |
| When you visit the island, it is quite likely | | | | who flock there for the international surfing |
| that you will stay in St Helier, the largest | | | | tournaments. |
| town on Jersey and centre for many of the | | | | |
| attractions you are likely to visit. | | | | If you find surfers a distraction from your |
| | | | sunbathing, choose St Brelade's Bay instead. |
| There are plenty of shops in St Helier which | | | | This is a large sandy beach with the emphasis |
| cater to locals and tourists alike. You'll | | | | on family fun, including fun boats and canoes |
| also find a wide range of restaurants and | | | | to keep the children active. |
| bars where you can spend a pleasant time | | | | |
| eating and drinking as well as enjoying the | | | | Jersey was taken by the Germans during World |
| relative tranquility of the island. | | | | War Two. History fans should look at the |
| | | | Channel Islands Military Museum, housed in |
| St Helier is also home to the Fort Regent | | | | what used to be a German bunker that formed |
| leisure centre, which features all the latest | | | | part of the "Atlantic Wall". There are |
| health and fitness equipment so that you can | | | | hundreds of artifacts that document the |
| work off any large lunches that tempted you! | | | | course of the occupation of Germany and you |
| | | | can even see an Enigma machine on your visit. |
| Fort Regent also hosts the majority of the | | | | |
| concerts and other events that are staged on | | | | More energetic visitors to the island may |
| the island, so be sure to check out its | | | | want to learn to skydive. |
| schedule at the time of your visit. | | | | |
| | | | Or you could just mess around on the ocean in |
| If you want to hire a vehicle to explore the | | | | one of the RIB (rigid inflatable boat) trips |
| island, there are various car rental places | | | | that will allow you to bounce over the waves |
| on Jersey or, if you are more adventurous, | | | | whilst you admire the dolphins, puffins, |
| you could think about hiring a scooter | | | | seals and a myriad of seabirds. |