The Berlitz Pocket Guide to the Channel Islands has been fully revised and updated and provides all the information you need to enjoy these islands of natural beauty. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily and full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are. The most popular attractions are highlighted and include the charming towns of St. Helier and St. Peter Port, and the idyllic beaches of St. Ouen's Bay, Moulin Huet Cove and Shell Beach. Dedicated chapters cover each island of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm, providing great ideas for day trips. The Channel Islands have a long and fascinating history, all of which is explored within the 'History' section, along with a timeline of historical landmarks for quick reference. Tax-free shopping, sports and children's activities are also covered, as well as a calendar of events detailing festivals, concerts and commemorative dates, ensuring you don't miss out on some of the Channel Island's most exciting cultural and sporting events. An 'Eating Out' section provides information on local specialities, such as seafood and dairy products, as well as traditional British cooking and influences from Europe. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel tips. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

Table of Contents

Introduction. A Brief History. Where to Go: Jersey; Guernsey; Alderney; Sark; Herm. What to Do: Sports; Shopping; Entertainment; Children's Channel Islands. Eating Out. Handy Travel Tips. Hotels and Restaurants. Features: Constitutional Matters; Which Island to Visit; Instant Justice; A Question of Tax; Historical Landmarks; A Jersey Lily; Cattle Country; Writer in Residence; Stitches in Time; Alderney's Yellow Perils; In Search of Peace; Calendar of Events; Food Festivals. Maps: Alderney; Jersey; Guernsey; Sark; Herm. Index.