Channel Islands Travel
Channel Islands Overview
The Channel Islands are a group of small islands in the English Channel. They are not part of the UK or even the UN, but they are a separate Crown dependency, unusually enough sitting very close to France. The local climate is tempered by its maritime position and does not suffer the extremes of temperatures found in more landlocked areas, but thanks to the shelter offered by their giant neighbors they escape the worst of the winds often associated with offshore locations. The best time to visit any island in the Channel Islands is during the summer months between May and October.
Channel Islands Main Attractions
The famous attraction of the Channel Islands is the uniqueness of main tourist attractions contained in the different islands. The group of islands is made up of Jersey, Guernsey, Herm, Sark, Alderney, Brecqhou, Jethou, and also dozens of uninhabited islands. Some of these unique attractions are the Mont Orgueil Castle, War Tunnel of Jersey and Guernsey’s Neolithic Sites.
Other attractions of Channel Islands are the natural wonders that can be seen on the different islands. With great natural sceneries and laid back lifestyles, the islands are great holiday destinations and are the best way to beat the hectic city life. You cannot resist admiring the beauty of the islands for having a diverse wildlife and beautiful flora. The Channel Islands are very colorful and full of life.
Channel Islands Activities
Channel Islands highlight different kinds of activities. The sea is never far from your Best Western hotel in the Channel Islands. You can enjoy the crystal clear water. Most of the activities are abound outdoor. You can try surfing and body boarding, or cycling along tranquil Green Lanes. You can also try walking around to experience the breathtaking views of the seas and different natural wonders.
Channel Islands Accommodation & Dining
You will be recommended to book your accommodation in advance if you’re planning a visit. The Channel Islands have a variety of accommodations from hotels, health spas, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, self-catering cottages and campsites. The personnel are also great and hospitable. Restaurants in the islands are superb. You can feast on different types of good tasting food, along with splendid sightseeing. The best restaurants in Channel Islands offer the finest seafood around, as well famed specialties like Jersey Royal potatoes and Guernsey cream.
Channel Islands Shopping & Nightlife
The possibilities of an exciting nightlife in Channel Islands are limitless. Hotels put you in the centre of Channel’s nightlife. You can go clubbing and settle into a comfortable pub or book tickets for a show at theatre houses. For many, Channel Islands’ nightlife settles and revolves in pubs and bars. Some consider it as viewing a theatre or a musical production. Shopping in Channel is superb. Apart from the beautiful sandy beaches, the relaxed way of life and fascinating history, the islands are something of a shopping paradise. The relaxed paced of the islands make a very pleasant shopping experience and the range of shops is good by standards.
Getting To & Around the Channel Islands
You can directly reach the Channel Islands using direct flights from many U.K. airports and most major European airports to Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney airport. Other islands of Channel are accessible using ferry rides.
