The Diversity of the Channel Islands

Posted on August 13, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel

Jersey is one of the Channel Islands that sit off the coast of France, however they are part of Great Britain. This fact has been considered an anomaly throughout history as the islands Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey, Herm and Sark are not under legal administration of the United Kingdom, as other regions are administered via the city of Westminster. Each of the islands is locally governed and administered. Many are traveling to the islands and staying the Alderney, Guernsey and Jersey hotels, as they discover that the islands have a lot to offer, internationally and culturally mixed, with beach hotels and resorts specifically designed for family travel, as well has those for the high end jet set travel groups. The peak tourist season for the islands is June through September, however the mild climate year round makes any of the islands perfect for a winter get a way as well.

The islands had been overlooked by tourists for some time as they appear to lack the activities available and the attractions that one will find on the mainland of Great Britain. However, the islands’ appeal gets lost when one thinks of them in such a way. The islands are isolated from the busy city lifestyles found in the larger cities in the United Kingdom and the mainland of Europe. There are quiet and tranquil beaches, the traditional black and white of the charming cottages, white washed year after year. There are incredible sunsets that take place of the picturesque and rocky cliffs and coastlines. The landscaping is so serene and dramatic that many who are looking for outdoor adventure such as hiking, biking and camping seek the refuge that each of these islands provides.

The islands are perfect for this kind of adventure, as each of them is relatively small, making it possible to hike in wilderness all day, and still make it back to town for a wine and dine night out at a nightclub or fine restaurant. There are many golf courses dispersed throughout each island, and birdwatching and windsurfing are just two of the activities in which one may participate. There are also parks and museums located on the islands. Jersey Island supports the Gerrald Durrell’s Nature Conservation Zoo, of the most influential zoos of its kind, throughout the world. As well as the museum located in the Underground Hospital built and used by the Germans during World War Two. Each island has something to offer, with its own characteristics and personality, there will always be something for anyone.

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