Insight Guides: Greak Breaks Jersey

Book excerpt: Great Breaks Jersey is a concise, full-colour travel guide to the 'Queen of the Channel', with a selection of clearly laid-out walks and tours complemented by beautiful, full-colour pictures and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. Overview: the book starts with a spread highlighting the Top Ten Things to Do in Jersey, taking in the island's absorbing heritage, stunning coastal scenery, historic forts and fortresses, and museums and manor houses. This is followed by an engaging introduction on the island's culture, geography, lifestyle and traditions, and an overview of where to find Jersey's best food and drink. Walks and Tours: this guide features 7 irresistible self-guided walks and tours that will take you on a journey through the squares, markets and museums of Jersey's capital, St Helier, to the dramatic coastline of the windswept West with miles of sandy beaches. All are clearly timed and accompanied by easy-to-follow maps plus hand-picked places to eat, drink and shop en route. Special Features home in on what makes Jersey unique: its local festivals, prehistoric tombs and medieval fortresses. Travel Tips: the final section of the book is packed with information on active pursuits, themed holidays and transport, as well as specially selected accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, from chic boutique hotels to family-friendly B&Bs.