Jersey is 100 miles south of England and 14 miles from the French coast, but the prevailing atmosphere is decidedly British. It is the most southerly of the Channel Islands and claims to have the best British sunshine records with an average summer temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. But, do bring some raingear. English is the spoken language, although most place names are in French. Irish citizens do not need a passport or visa. The currency is sterling. For a free brochure pack from Jersey Tourism, phone 1 850 537 739.
Accommodation starts at about £18stg per night, bed and breakfast; hotel prices begin from about £20stg per night and prices are per person. Car hire is from £18stg per day or £120stg per week.
Jersey European Airways flies to Jersey everyday from Dublin airport - phone 080 1232 457 200. Prices start from £220 for a return flight.
