It seems to be an oddity to Jersey that the passage of time is often measured in events rather than hours or months. Mention that you’ve got friends coming for ‘Battle Week’ and a local will know just when they’re arriving, and the first bank holiday in May is known locally as ‘Boat Show weekend’ rather than May Day.
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With miles of untouched beaches, world-famous cows and a fascinating history that tells different tales from the rest of the UK, a visit to Jersey is guaranteed to give visitors a staycation with a difference. The beauty of making the short but sweet journey to Jersey is that you’ll find a familiar blend of home comforts mixed with the Island’s unique community, scenery and culture that give it its flare.
A new and increasingly popular trend in the travel industry is skip-generation holidays, otherwise known as ‘Gramping’, which is the coined term for when grandparents take their grandchildren on holiday! It’s a brilliant way for grandparents to reunite and spend quality time with their little loved ones and discover somewhere new together whilst parents get to spend some well-deserved quality time together.
Spring is the most keenly anticipated time of the year in Jersey; when the stormy winter sea around us begins to calm and colourful flowers burst from hedgerows, Islanders know that it won’t be long until we can begin enjoying the abundance of fresh local produce that our temperate climate produces perfectly at this time of year. Of all the things to do in Jersey, this is undoubtedly one of our favourites!
While you don’t need us to tell you that we find ourselves in very strange times. With the current global situation, we have found ourselves in a very nostalgic mood – dreaming of sandy beaches, gently lapping waters and the natural beauty that can be found on Jersey holidays.
More than ever before, people are looking to make their family holidays as responsible as possible. We’re all aware of the threat that climate change poses and the importance of doing all we can to protect the natural environment around us. We have detailed a selection of ways you can make sure that your Jersey holiday helps keep our special corner of the world as beautiful and as clean as it can be!