Homegrown Delights

T he Channel Islands are the sunny southern outposts of the British Isles, a beautiful archipelago, shouldered by Normandy, each with their own unique character. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of their capitals, Jersey’s St Helier and Guernsey’s St Peter Port, or head to the smaller islands of Alderney, Sark and Herm, which ooze old world charm. A walker’s paradise, the islands offer miles of stunning coastline routes to explore as well as rural hamlets. Feel the sand between your toes and the fresh sea breeze in your hair on the award-winning beaches, where rock pools teem with marine life and glorious golden sands are washed by the tides each day. A gastronomic feast also awaits using the local produce of land and sea, with exceptional restaurants serving the freshest seafood, caught and served up within hours, and world-class vegetables like Jersey Royals and Guernsey tomatoes. Share the sense of freedom earned by islands that suffered five long years of occupation in WorldWar II. It’s all part of a compelling cocktail that makes these islands such an enticing destination - and the best bit about it - they are just a short 30-minute hop from the UK. So what are you waiting for?