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National and Regional Round-up
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he Channel Islands are looking forward to a
bumper year in 2009 as British visitors will be
making the quick hop to Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney,
Sark and Herm in search of sunshine, tax free goods
and value for money. The Bailiwick of Guernsey consists of Guernsey,
Jersey is an island of just 45 square miles but is packed
Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou and Lihou. The total
with all kinds of sights, experiences and activities.
area of Guernsey is about 25 miles and the capital of
St Peter Port is a bustling harbour town with bistros,
May 2009 will see the Jersey Boat Show, now in its sec-
bars and boutiques to excite all visitors, whether they
ond year. The three day show takes place in the heart
are on a two week holiday or an afternoon shore
of St Helier at the marina and on the quaysides, over-
excursion from a cruise ship anchored out in the bay.
looked by the majestic Elizabeth Castle. In 2008, the
show attracted over 12,000 islanders and tourists and it
Guernsey’s Spring Floral Festival Week runs from 25
is anticipated that this number could double in 2009.
April 2009 and the Sark Wildflower Fortnight starts
on the same day. In May, Alderney will be celebrating
A series of free guided walks has been designed for
with its week long Seafood Festival.
those who visit Jersey in May. There is the opportunity
to stroll along the seaside, through woodland and along
A Spring Walking Week has also been set up in
country lanes and cliff tops in the company of some of
Guernsey and will run from 09 to 17 May.
the island’s most respected and experienced guides. Condor Ferries sail from Poole, Portsmouth or
In June 2009, the Channel Islands’ largest motoring
Weymouth to the Channel Islands in less than four
event takes place throughout Jersey. Car and motor-
hours. A four day Breakaway for two costs as little as
cycle enthusiasts are, of course, catered for but there
£149.
are also treasure hunts, hill climbs, cavalcades and Exhibiting partners, joining Jersey Tourism and Visit
displays of vintage cars, which will impress all the Guernsey, include Condor Ferries, Flybe and Preston
family. Holidays.
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