Flying Families

{mosimage} Jersey is one of the Channel Islands that lie only fifteen miles from the French coast. Warmed by the waters of the Gulf Stream, Jersey enjoys a mild climate with Spring arriving early and Summer lingering. It’s consistently the sunniest place in the UK. The island’s rich history still shows through with a mixture of French and English language and customs. Jersey Patois is still spoken throughout the island among the older generation, particularly in the country. 

Measuring nine miles by five, the island is small enough to explore on foot. Jersey is well known for its magnificent sandy beaches, sheltered coves and crystal clear waters. There are fourteen main beaches to choose from including St Ouen’s Bay on the Atlantic coast. With the many small rocky coves, you are spoiled for choice. Unsurprisingly, water sports are popular here and on offer is surfing, windsurfing, sailing speed boating and fishing trips. Inland, winding lanes take you through delightful countryside.
{mosimage}In the unlikely event that you get bored of sitting on the beach, or enjoying the countryside, Jersey offers numerous attractions. The zoo, in Trinity, is the headquarters of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. It houses a wide variety of animals including marmosets, gorillas and snow leopards. The Trust is internationally renowned for their conservation work with endangered species.
La Hougue Bie Museum in Grouville is a forty feet high Neolothic burial mound that dates back five and a half thousand years. There are two medieval chapels on the site. Archaeology and geology galleries, and a Neolothic House give an insight into the daily life of the community who built the burial mound. There’s also a WWII bunker and a memorial to the slave workers during the War.

Living Legend at St Peter is one of Jersey's most spectacular tourist attractions. It offers an entertaining insight into the history of the island and its people over the centuries, featuring high-tech computerised equipment, eighty projectors, a sophisticated sound system and hidden lights. The Battle of Jersey in 1781 is featured as is the Nazi invasion.
For something a little different, you may enjoy a visit to Jersey Lavender Farm, Two hundred years ago Jersey had a thriving perfume industry and many acres were devoted to growing lavender. Lavender blooms from June to August each year. You’ll be amazed at the number of uses lavender can be put to!
{mosimage} Although there are numerous attractions to visit, many of them are only open during the summer months, so it’s best to check first if you have a specific location in mind.
The capital of Jersey, St Helier, is a shopper’s paradise. It offers a wide range of VAT free shops from boutiques to leading UK chain stores.
Jersey is famous for its food. There are more restaurants per square mile on Jersey than in most major cities with menus to suit everyone. Local seafood – plaice, lobsters, crab and oysters feature strongly as do other Jersey products, including the Jersey Royal potato and Jersey butter, milk and cream.
It’s possible to visit Jersey in a day, but staying a night or two will help you to really explore the island and all it has to offer. Plenty of accommodation is available, but to be safe you may need to book ahead in the Summer months when Jersey gets busy.

Who should I take?
Jersey can suit all tastes but is particularly suited to families, as even the youngest children will enjoy the sandy beaches.
 

http://www.jersey.co.uk/