The famous annual Tennerfest event is starting in the Channel Islands on 1 October and for six weeks local restaurants across both islands will be creating special, all-inclusive menus at a lower cost.
The Guernsey Tennerfest will see restauranteurs offer their finest food at incredible prices with some menus starting at £10 and other menus costing £12.50, £15.00, £17.50 and £20. Continue reading
With its forts, castles, ruins and ancient tombs, Guernsey has a story to tell around every corner. Continue reading
The Oxford English Dictionary describes wellness as:
“The state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal”
This may be a word that you’re hearing more and more of these days and that’s for good reason. Guernsey wellness experiences have become a large part of the local ethos, with people wanting to eat, drink and live healthier and the benefits are prevalent. This emerging trend has had a large impact on tourism in the Channel Islands and as it grows so do the possibilities. This means that visitors like you can experience relaxing wellness holidays to Guernsey!
When exploring new places, choice is everything. Being given the opportunity to explore new places is the whole reason we all go on holiday, right? When you visit the delightful Island of Guernsey you don’t just have to settle for one beautiful location, you have the opportunity to easily go Island Hopping. What is Island-hopping I hear you cry? Well, picture this, one holiday, three locations!
Getting to discover the archipelago of the Channel Islands is not only beautiful but remarkable and a holiday to Guernsey gives you a great base location from which to start your island exploration. Arriving by air or sea, Guernsey reveals itself to visitors as a spot on the horizon that then opens itself to display a beautiful landscape of historical, commercial and financial relevance.
Guernsey’s charming network of inland lanes, stunning coastline and beautiful cycle paths are just waiting to be explored.
So during your Guernsey holiday this year, no matter whether you choose to get around by car, foot, bus or boat, there are many ways to travel around the island to see its beauty. Here we take you through all the different ways you can get around this paradise of an island. Continue reading
From puffins swooping off the cliffside to seals basking on the rocks, Guernsey has an abundance of wildlife for you to see. Continue reading
Although Guernsey is a great place to explore anytime of the year, one of the best times to visit this paradise island is during the spring.
Holidays in Guernsey in spring are special because there is so much to see and do; from springtime festivals and incredible sights of the island in bloom, to the activities you can try and foods you can eat. Continue reading
During 2014, we are celebrating 30 years of bringing customers from the UK to the Channel Islands. As part of this celebration, we will be writing about 30 Guernsey essentials, from attractions and outdoor activities to special local food and some lesser-known island treats.
Part 11: Guernsey’s Churches
There is, in Guernsey, an incredible mixture of folklore and traditions, and of tales and religion. Most sites of pagan worship became sites for churches after the arrival of Christianity and the strong spiritual activity led to a high density of churches, built throughout the centuries. Many of them have a quirky little story to add to their name; take your time as you discover them at your leisure.
During 2014, we are celebrating 30 years of bringing customers from the UK to the Channel Islands. As part of this celebration, we will be writing about 30 Guernsey essentials, from attractions and outdoor activities to special local food and some lesser-known island treats.
Part 10: Guernsey’s Public Gardens
Guernsey’s exceptional gardens are the natural combination of excellent climatic conditions and a large pool of keen and competent gardeners. The island benefits from much milder temperatures than the UK, especially during the winter, allowing for exotic and subtropical plants to survive outdoors throughout the year. The results are beautifully crafted and tended gardens, some historical, some newly grown, all ready to be admired.
During 2014, we are celebrating 30 years of bringing customers from the UK to the Channel Islands. As part of this celebration, we will be writing about 30 Guernsey essentials, from attractions and outdoor activities to special local food and some lesser-known island treats.
Part 7: Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum
Known locally as the ‘Cup and Saucer’, Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum is located in a Martello Tower on Guernsey’s rugged west coast. The building dates back to the 19th century, when invasion by the French was a very real threat. Today the tower houses a museum dedicated to those who have lost their lives at sea over the years, as well as offering spectacular views of Rocquaine Bay and the Hanois Lighthouse.
