Jersey as a holiday

Jersey, one of the Channel Islands in the English Channel (as opposed to Jersey, USA) is a small but beautiful island, perfect for a short vacation.

The island itself is so far south of France (St Malo is less than 4 miles away and visible on a clear day) and so while still part of the British Empire, it benefits from much better weather.

The weather is not just an ideal place for camping, beaches and outdoor activities, but also you can see an abundance of plants andAnimals is usually not seen on the British mainland. Particularly noteworthy is the only British population of the green lizard, often nicknamed the Jersey Green Lizard for just this reason. To about a foot long, and the males have a bright blue throat, they are certainly a wonderful (if rare) sight. Red squirrels here for the eagle eyes and dolphins can often be seen during the summer months to see.

Speaking of beaches, while the island only a few miles long, measuresThere are beaches for all occasions. Long sandy beaches, ideal for surfing, more populated protected "Sun Bathers" wild beaches and cliffs in the breeding seabirds. There are even some caves, which appear only at low tide.

You can travel by ferry or plane, such as Jersey is also served by both a safe harbor in St. Helier or an airport on the west side of the island.

Escape from the attractive, bustling town of St. Helier but venture to the northern half of the island for the "true"Jersey experience. Rolling fields with Jersey cows produce thick, tasty cream filling. Farmers fields green with the tips of Jersey Royals - the best round new potatoes. Greenhouses filled with bright red tomatoes. Fingerhut laybys and strewn meadows and the deep blue sea. There are also castles and fishing boat filled bays to enjoy.

Jersey has a low national speed limit makes numerous narrow lanes and a "no caravan rule it a great place for hiking and biking, and an efficientLocal bus service covers the entire island. Exploring this little island is so safe, practical and incredibly fun.

Other things to see here, the underground tunnels used during the war by the Nazis (the Channel Islands are as far north as the invasion had) and the world famous Durrell Wildlife Preservation Trust (or simply "Jersey Zoo"!). It was here that a little boy fell into the gorilla pit many years ago, much to the shock of his parents. Alive, but fear rather thanattacked, the boy was guarded and cared for by zoo keepers to the gorillas could extract it safely.

Personally, I like the camp but there are many hotels around (less self-catering accommodation though) by an international standard. Jersey as a tax haven offers rich business people, private jets and Ferraris so it is another British Monaco. English is spoken, they drive on the left side and use the pound. But it is a nice "French" feel in the style of theHouses, many French place names and in the excellent quality of food available - especially the seafood.

The Channel Islands are also made of Guernsey, Alderney and Sark, all from one of the other islands can be reached during operating ferry in the summer and day trips to France from here to arrange out easily.