Jersey (Channel Islands)

Jersey is one of the Channel Islands, situated in the English Channel, in very close proximity to France. Even though the island is only 9x5 miles, it is the largest of the all the channel islands and its coast is an amazing 48 miles long. The Culture Jersey is a very 'cute' little place, despite it being the largest of the Channel Islands. There is a hint of french culture, this will have alot to do with its close proximity to France. Jersey is very much upper class and those wanting to take a break there, beware it is not cheap. I think this is due to the island wanting to attract the ... more

Well to start with Jersey island, we heard about it while in India but never thought we would landed here for 3 months in summer 2008. But we are and very pleased to be here. Location: As many knows it is southmost part of UK, around 100 miles from UK and 7 miles from France. Largest of 4 channel island. Connectivity: You can either reach Jersey by air or sea. Though fares are not much different advance booking in flight might be cheaper sometimes for family. Flybe, Flybmi, British airways is most common airlines coming to Jersey with recently started of Easyjet. Average time of flying is 30 ... more

Jersey is an island that I have always wanted to visit. I went there for 1 day over 10 years ago, when I holidayed in France, and have always vowed to go back again. This year I finally made it and stayed at a hotel in St Helier (Merton Hotel, reviewed separately). Jersey can be reached by ferry or plane. We took the fast catamaran from Condor Ferries at Weymouth, sailing at 7am on Sunday morning, arriving at 10.30am, and sailed back at 2.30pm on the Friday. GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY +++++++++++++++++++++++ Jersey is the largest of the four Channel Islands, the other largest ones being Guernsey ... more

I'm sure everyone in the UK knows where Jersey is located but for all of you folks who may be as ignorant as me at first , Jersey is one of the beautiful islands which belong to the Channel Islands group which are located kind of south of England ( and the rest of UK I suppose ). Jersey is apparently only 7 miles from the coast of France but belongs to the UK. The language spoken is English ( although two ladies in a cake shop spoke what sounded like French ...that's the only time I heard it) and the currency is British Pound as well as local currency. You will often find yourself being given ... more

WELCOME TO MY FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION! (Alongside Cyprus but that's another review!) Jersey is situated just 12 miles off the north west cost of France. I have spent many a happy holiday in Jersey and thought it would be nice to share my experience with others who may wish to visit in the future. ~~~ A Little Background Information ~~~ Jersey, together with the other four main Channel Islands of Guernsey, Herm, Sark and Alderney, was originally ruled by the Duchy of Normandy, but came under British rule in 1066. The islands are renowned for being the only part of Britain to be occupied ... more