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Holidays Channel Islands.
Islands : Alderney, Sark, and Herm
A visit to the islands of Guernsey is really four holidays rolled into one; each has its own
distinct character and pace of life. Together they complement the attractions, shopping and restaurants of Guernsey.
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Holiday Homes / Cottages & Apartments
 Interhome
- Holiday homes Channel Islands
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Hotels Channel Islands
Hotels Channel Islands - Hotel Guide Channel Islands
Hotels Saint Helier Jersey, Jersey, St Brelade, St Martin Guernsey, Rozel, St Lawrence, Castel, St Peter Port, Saint Aubin, Saint Peter Port, Grouville, Jersey, and more ...
L'Horizon ****, St Brelade's Bay, JE3 8EF St Brelade
Overlooking Jersey's most scenic bay, Hotel L'Horizon offers an abundance of naturally relaxing elements. Bright, warming sunlight and gently invigorating fresh sea air. Beach, near Airport.
Activities : Sauna, Fitness Centre, Golf Course (within 3 km), Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Windsurfing, Jacuzzi, Walking, Turkish/Steam Bath, Indoor Swimming Pool.
The Clubhouse at La Collinette Hotel, Cottages & Apartments ***, St Jacques, GY11SN Guernsey
Located just a stroll through Candie Gardens to the tax free shopping and finance centre of the picturesque
harbour capital St Peter Port, The Clubhouse is your island address on the doorstep of town.
Somerville Hotel ****, Mont Du Boulevard, JE3 8AD St Aubin
Overlooking the harbour of St Aubin, the Somerville Hotel has fantastic views and offers exceptional service as one of the best hotels Jersey has to offer.
Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the
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Travel Agents / Tour Operators
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Wallace Arnold - Channel Island Holidays
Escape from it all on the beautiful holiday islands of Jersey and Guernsey - ideal retreats for those seeking a
holiday with a touch of the continent but without any language or currency barriers. Jersey is a spectucular
blend of seaside, heritage and history, while Guernsey offers a real change of pace as the perfect holiday destination in which to relax and unwind.
Channel Island Travel Service
Travel Guides Channel Islands / Related books
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Jersey Insight Compact Guide (Insight Compact Guides S.)
This 80-page, small pocket-sized book provides a concise overview of the island and its key sights, including
St Helier, Jersey Zoo and the best beaches; as well as a chapter detailing its history and culture; and a
comprehensive information section packed with hotel and restaurant listings, essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus dozens of top-notch, full-colour photographs and maps.
Paperback 80 pages (May 28, 2004); Publisher: Insight Guides
Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm (Landmark Visitors Guides)
Second edition of the popular guide by David Greenwood, who has lived and studied in the Channel Islands
over many years. A noted educationalist and writer on boating and other marine matters. This invaluable guide
is full of vital information for visitors to the islands and is presented in a colourful and attractive way. There is
plenty on all the islands and not just Guernsey, with suggested itineraries and highlights of all the must-see sights for any visitor. 8 Chapters; Feature Boxes; Landmark FactFile; Index
Transport / How do I travel to the Channel Islands
Guernsey has numerous daily connections with the United Kingdom and continental Europe. Whether jet or
light aircraft, wave-piercer or high-speed catamaran, there is a travel service to suit your needs.
Opodo -
Flight tickets Channel islands.
Air Southwest
Air Southwest is the low-fares airline for the South West of England. Fast and frequent flights to and from
Plymouth, Newquay and Bristol airports to destinations in the UK, Channel Islands and Ireland. With fares
starting from £27, coupled with convenient frequent flight timings and great customer service, Air southwest provides a service which is perfect for the business and leisure traveller alike.
Book cheap flights to the Channel Islands at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online
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Alderney is served by the Channel Islands' only working standard gauge railway. Passengers can savour the
tranquillity of the island from the low speed, urban comfort of former London Underground coaches. Somehow, in Alderney, it all makes perfect sense.
Aurigny Services
Flying from Bournemouth, Bristol, East Midlands, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Southampton to the Channel Islands.
Flybe.com
Flying from Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Exeter, London Gatwick, Southampton
Le Coq's
Flying from Bournemouth
FerryCheap - fantastic fares from all of the UK's major ports
Condor Ferries - Timetable & fares Jersey and Guernsey
Taking your car to Jersey or Guernsey gives the freedom to pack everything you need. So whether you're
planning to play golf, surf or cycle the many miles of designated green lanes, you'll appreciate the flexibility of having your own car with you.
 Maps International -
Maps of the Channel Islands
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
Guernsey, Sark and Alderney (Collins Holiday Map S.)
This map features a road map of the islands of Guernsey, Sark, Aldernay and Herm, and also includes tourist information.
Multimap.com
Street-level maps, road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.
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Alderney
Alderney, the third largest of the Channel Islands invites you to travel to and discover one of the few,
unspoiled, peaceful, natural and totally relaxing British Isles. Imagine a little island - just one and a half miles
wide and three and a half miles long with just over two thousand friendly and welcoming inhabitants. Like
Guernsey and Jersey, the island enjoys a mild climate and independence, with its own government and a fledgling off-shore finance and E-commerce sector.
Despite its closeness to mainland France (8 miles), Guernsey (23 miles), Jersey (30 miles) and the Isle of
Wight (60 miles), Alderney has managed to avoid mainstream tourism. Remote, yet well-connected with direct scheduled air links from the UK, Alderney has its own airport and harbour.
Herm-Island
Just twenty minutes from Guernsey, Herm is a 'time-out' from the twenty first century. The ferry docks near
the island's tiny village, which offers drinks, gifts, snacks and meals and is overlooked by an ancient Norman
chapel. Herm's peculiar history has left traces of Neolithic man, Breton monks, pirates, quarrymen and a
colourful collection of tenants including hapless Army officers, a Bloomsbury author who fled from its 'mystical powers' and a Prussian Prince who inexplicably introduced 30 wallabies.
Modern day Herm differs little from its ancient past. Birds and exotic shells still abound, and the beaches and
hedgerows are alive with natural beauty. Even at the height of summer you are still guaranteed a private spot
somewhere on the island's shore, whose timeless tranquillity and white sand continue to cast a powerful
spell. So be warned: Herm may well take over that corner of your mind that you retreat to when you need a break. You won't be alone.
Sark
One of the last feudal outposts, Sark is a beautiful and intriguing island that refuses to kow-tow to the motor
car. From the Dame of Sark's dignified resistance to German occupation to a recent bizarre, attempted putsch
by an armed businessman (foiled by locals leaving the pub) Sark remains reassuringly independent. There are
forty miles of coastline to explore, along with shaded valleys of wild flowers and small coves. The gardens of the Seigneurie, the island's church and tiny prison (AD1856) are well worth a visit.
For Channel Islanders, Sark is synonymous with tractor rides up from the miniature, piratical Creux harbour,
horse drawn taxis, and long lobster lunches. If that sounds good then why not join us? Visitors should note that in Sark there is no word for 'stress'.
St Anne's - Capital City Alderney - see Alderney
St. Anne is a tumble of narrow cobbled streets flanked by colour-washed cottages and town houses.
Victoria Street hosts a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, along with banking and postal services. The
Church is one of the finest in the Channel Islands and the island hall retains the dignity of its former role, as Government House.
The town's museum paints a dramatic picture of an island steeped in military history. Its imposing coastal forts
earned it the reputation of being "The Gibraltar of the Channel" but were soon outmoded by long range artillery
, as was the massive breakwater at Braye, built to shelter the British fleet. A fine bay sits alongside, with
others at Crabby and Platte Saline (but beware of the strong undertow on these two). The north coast boasts the beautiful bays of Corblets, Arch and Saye, with good sand and safe swimming.
Hauteville House - see Guernsey's official Victor Hugo website
Hauteville House is a beautiful and eclectic cultural repository. Every room is steeped in the sprit of the man
and his passions. Despite his achievements as an author, Hugo confided in a friend, "I was born to be a
decorator". That self assessment does him a disservice: his decoration owes more to fine art than DIY and is the prefect complement to the house's permanent art collection.
News - This is Guernsey - The Guernsey Press website
With a dedicated page for arts and another for cinema.
St. James Concert & Assembly Hall
St James Concert Hall, originally a Church, is now a concert hall with excellent acoustics and serves the
Island and its visitors with concerts, entertainment religious events and business meetings.
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo, one of France's literary giants, spent 15 years in exile in Guernsey between 1855 and 1870.
Having fled France, Hugo spent a short spell at St Clement's, in Jersey, before taking up residence at Hauteville House, which is now the property of the City of Paris.
During his fifteen years on the island he made a lasting impression and wrote some of his most famous works.
Victor Hugo's home, for most of his exile in Guernsey, was Hauteville House, which remains today as it was left, for visitors to see his individual style of decoration.
Cuisine / Channel Islands Foods / Recipes
Islanders' Norman roots and cosmopolitan seafaring heritage combine with Guernsey's perfect gardening
climate, bountiful ocean and arguably the best milk in the world to make this an island paradise for eating and drinking.
Guernsey serves many local delicacies, one of which is Guernsey Gâche. Each summer visitors can be
heard wrestling with unlikely pronunciations of the island's favourite fruit loaf - a staple at all beaches,
traditionally served with tea and rich, yellow Guernsey butter. But have no fear; locals recognise the knotted
brow and hesitant manner before the kiosk menu board. It's pronounced 'Gosh' and, well. we know what you mean. Watch out too for Gâche Melée, the delicious local apple cake.
Good Food Guernsey
History of the Channel Islands
The islands became part of the Duchy of Normandy in 933 AD and records reveal many Guernsey family
names in the Norman invasion of England in 1066. Islanders may still joke that it is one of their oldest
possessions, but the British monarch continues to hold the title of the Duke of Normandy in the islands: a living legacy of William the Conqueror.
1204
2004 is an exceptional year for Guernsey as we celebrate 800 years of our unique history. Throughout the
year you can find out what makes Guernsey so special. There will be events and activities and a new look at some of our fascinating landmarks.
Soon you will be able to explore this website to find out what makes 2004 such an anniversary worth celebrating and so please bookmark this site and keep an eye out for further information.
Alderney Museum
Guernsey Museums & Galeries
History of Alderney
Jersey Heritage Trust
In Jersey, they are responsible for the island's major historic sites, award-winning museums and public
archives. We hold collections of artefacts, works of art, documents, specimens and information relating to
Jersey's history, culture and environment. These collections define the island, hold the evidence for its historical development and act as the community's memory.
SWMLAC - South Western Museum, Libraries, & Archives Council
SWMLAC is the regional development agency for museums, libraries and archives, covering the counties of
Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, the Isles of Scilly and the Channel Islands.
Subterranea Britannica Home Page
a society devoted the the study and investigation of man-made and man-used underground places. The site
contains a special section on 'Fortress Alderney', which includes information and high resolution images of a number of important German fortifications.
Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment
English folk and traditional music
Guide to Internet resources relating to English folk music
Traditional music & Folk related links - by area
Web Portal / Channel Islands Search Engine
Spidercrab - the Internet Directory for the Channel Islands
Here at spidercrab.net you can find information about what's happening in the Channel Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney and Sark.
Yahoo - Directories Channel Islands
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