| Jersey, one of the Channel Islands in the English | | | | Jersey cows producing thick, delicious cream. Farmers |
| Channel (in contrast to Jersey, USA), is a small yet | | | | fields green with the tops of Jersey Royals - the finest |
| beautiful island, perfect for a short holiday. | | | | new potatos around. Greenhouses filled with flame-red |
| The island itself is as far south as France (St. Malo is | | | | tomatoes. Foxglove-strewn laybys and meadows and |
| less than 4 miles away and visible on a clear day) and | | | | the deep blue sea. There are also castles and |
| so whilst still part of the British empire it benefits from | | | | fishing-boat filled coves to enjoy. |
| far better weather. | | | | Jersey has a low national speed limit, plenty of narrow |
| This weather means not only an ideal place for | | | | tracks and a "no caravan" rule making it a great place |
| camping, beaches and outdoor persuits but also you | | | | to walk or cycle, and an efficient local bus service |
| will see a profusion of plants and animals not normally | | | | covers the entire island. Exploring this small island is |
| seen on mainland Britain. Most notable is the only British | | | | therefore safe, practical and incredibly good fun. |
| population of the Green Lizard, often nicknamed the | | | | Other things to see here are the underground tunnels |
| Jersey Green Lizard for just this very reason. | | | | used by the Nazis during the war (the Channel Islands |
| Reaching around a foot long, and the males | | | | are as far north as the invasion got) and the |
| possessing a bright blue throat they are certainly a | | | | world-famous Durrell Wildlife Preservation Trust (or |
| wonderful (if rare) sight to behold. Red squirrels can still | | | | just "Jersey Zoo"!). It was here that a small boy fell into |
| be seen here for the eagle-eyed and dolphins may | | | | the gorilla pit many years ago much to the shock of |
| often be seen during the summer months. | | | | his parents. Alive, but scared, rather than being |
| Talking of beaches, whilst the island only measures a | | | | attacked, the boy was watched over and looked after |
| few miles long there are beaches for all ocassions. | | | | by the gorillas until keepers were able to extract him |
| Long, sandy beaches perfect for surfing, more | | | | safely. |
| protected "sun bather" beaches and wild rocky | | | | Personally, I like to camp though there are plenty of |
| outcrops covered in breeding sea birds. There are | | | | hotels around (less self catering accomodation though) |
| even some caves that only appear at low tide. | | | | of an international standard. Being a tax haven, Jersey |
| You can arrive by ferry or plane as Jersey is well | | | | boasts rich businessmen, private jets and Ferraris |
| served by both a safe port at St. Helier or an airport | | | | making it a more British Monaco. English is spoken, they |
| on the west side of the island. | | | | drive on the left and they use the pound. There is, |
| Escaping from the attractive but busy main town of | | | | however, a lovely "French" feel in the style of the |
| St. Helier, venture to the northern half of the island for | | | | houses, many French place names and in the excellent |
| the "true" Jersey experience. Rolling fields filled with | | | | quality of food available here - especially the seafood. |