THREAD: as everyone is eager to get away on holiday for the first time since COVID, few options are available. But one place is open, full of things to do, and (almost) always sunny: Jersey!
This thread will explain why Jersey is the perfect destination for you this summer!

Firstly, the COVID situation. Well, things are pretty good! Due to the fact that we haven't had a community transmitted case in 30 days, restrictions are at a minimum. For entry into Jersey, we operate a traffic light system. If you're coming from a green zone on this map ...

then you'll be tested on arrival and will only have to isolate for a few hours until your result comes back negative! (Or if you get a test before coming and are negative, you don't have to isolate at all). If you're in an amber or red zone, it's probably not worth coming to ...

Jersey in the next few weeks, however as the COVID situation in the UK keeps getting better and better, by summer I'd imagine that pretty much everywhere in the UK will be green! So wherever you are in the UK, you'll almost certainly be able to enjoy a holiday in Jersey this ...

year with minimal COVID hassle!
You can check out your area's current classification here:
https://www.gov.je/Health/Coronavirus/Travel/Pages/DeclaringTravelHistory.aspx
And once you're here and have got your test result back, things are pretty much back to normal! Restaurants - open. Tourist attractions - open.

Indoor gatherings - allowed. Social distancing - no longer required.
Things really do feel back to normal, with only a handful of rules remaining, and hopefully by 14 June all rules will be removed! So when you've got your test result back and are free to explore the ...

island, what is there to do? Well, a lot!
Firstly, let's talk about one of the things the island is best know for: the coast. It's beaches, bays and cliffs are the most beautiful part of the island. There's dozens I could talk about, but here are some of my favourites.

St Brelade's bay, in the SW of the island, is probably the island's most popular beach. With both high end and cheaper restaurants, some of the island's best hotels, and a plethora of activities available from kayaking to banana boat rides, it's one of the island's hotspots.

Either side of St Brelade's are two great smaller bays. Portlet (top) is a lovely little cove, with a small tidal island featuring the former tomb of a sailor who died of the plague!
And my favourite bay is Beauport (bottom), which has a rocky beach and pristine clear water.

The West Coast of the island is dominated by St Ouen's bay, which has some of the best surf in Europe. It's dotted by various restaurants and cafés, as well as German infrastructure that formed part of Hitler's Atlantic wall (more on that later!).

Jersey's North Coast is much higher than it's south coast, meaning it's dominated by beautiful cliffs, featuring some wonderful paths along the top that are very popular walks for tourists and locals.

But the north coast also features some brilliant bays. Bonne Nuit (top) is a lovely little cove, where my family often go pier jumping in the summer. And Plemont (bottom) is a stunning beach below large cliffs, full of caves.

Also on the north coast there's Greve de Lecq, a popular beach with families. If you're coming here with kids, then Greve de Lecq along with St Brelade's are the beaches I'd recommend the most.

But as well as the wonderful beaches, Jersey is also full of historic treasures.

Just off the coast of St Helier (the island's capital) is Elizabeth Castle, built on a tidal island during the reign of Elizabeth I, and augmented during the Napoleonic and Nazi eras. It also features the hermitage where St Helier (our patron saint) lived in the 6th century.

At low tide it can be accessed by foot, and at high tide you can get there on a 'puddle duck'.
And on the east of the island is Mont Orgueil Castle, overlooking the town of Gorey. Built in the 13th century, theres a lot to see inside, and it has some beautiful views from the top.

Jersey also features one of the oldest buildings in the world - La Hougue Bie. This is an ancient neolithic burial site inside a hill, which is over 5,500 years old. And on top of the hill sits two chapels, from the 12th and 16th centuries.

Other ancient buildings on the island include the Fisherman's Chapel (top), next to St Brelade's bay, parts of which date back to the 6th century. And Gronez Castle (bottom), a ruined fortress on the North West point of Jersey which was built in the 14th century.

One of Jersey's most famous landmarks is Corbière Lighthouse, which was the first concrete lighthouse in the British Isles. Built in 1874 on a tidal island off the South West point of Jersey, it's a beautiful sight, especially in stormy weather with waves crashing over it.

Now we come to the part of Jersey's history it's probably best known for, it's German occupation. You don't even need to go looking for buildings built by the Nazis, they're everywhere. Just walk along any of the coasts, and you'll encounter bunkers, towers and gun emplacements.

The occupation was a fascinating period, and is a large part of Jersey's identity and modern history. The best place to learn about it, and the thing I'd recommend above all else you must do if you come here, is the Jersey War Tunnels. This complex, which is found near the ...

centre of the island in the Parish of St Lawrence, was built by the Nazis as a hospital, and has since become a museum. It tells the story of the occupation, from initial bombing raids in 1940, to liberation in 1945. And it looks in detail at the impact it had on ordinary people.

Other museums on the island include the Jersey Museum (top), in which you can learn about the island's history, from the neolithic to the present, and the Maritime Museum (bottom), a brilliant and interactive museum in which you can discover Jersey's maritime past.

So we've looked at the beaches and bays, and Jersey's historical treasures. But there's much more to do too!
If you want a bit of excitement, go to Valley Adventures (commonly known as Creepy Valley), where you can play paintball and laser tag, or take trip on a zip wire.

Or if you're if you're interested in wine, head to the La Mare Wine Estate, where you can learn about how wine is made at Jersey's only vineyard.

One of Jersey's most famous attractions is Jersey Zoo, founded by conservationist Gerald Durrell (who you may know from the ITV show 'The Durrells'). The zoo specialises in endangered animals, from Orang-utans to lemurs, and helps reintroduce them into the wild.

And there's also ways to see Jersey from the sea. Take a boat tour around the south coast (top left), or go on a 'seafari' along the north coast (top right).
Or take a trip in a RIB to the Écréhous (bottom), a group of islands and rocks off the North East of the island.

There's also lots to do in Jersey's capital, Saint Helier. Go shopping on King Street, or in the indoor market. See Liberation Square, below the balcony of the Pomme D'Or hotel where the Union Flag was flow on 9th May 1945. Or take a walk along the marina.

And St Helier isn't the only town in Jersey.
St Aubin is a coastal honeypot on the South of the island, where you can find multiple restaurants, as well as a lovely harbour.

Jersey is also the perfect place from which to do day trips to surrounding locations. Hopefully COVID rules will allow day trips to Guernsey (top left) or Sark (top right), which are some of the other channel islands, and maybe even St Malo in Brittany (bottom) too.

One of the main reasons people visit Jersey is for the food. We have many brilliant restaurants, some of which have Michelin Stars. Ones you might want to visit are: the Crab Shack, Bohemia, Mark Jordan at the Beech, Longueville Manor, Banjo, and the Oyster Box.

In terms of accommodation, you have various options. If you're looking for something cheaper, there are many hotels you can choose from, or maybe have a look on AirBnB. Or if you're less limited by a budget, maybe stay at the L'Horizon, The Atlantic, or the St Brelades Bay Hotel.

Finally, if you're able to drive, I recommend you hire a car (which can be done at the airport). But if you can't, the island's extensive bus network will be perfectly suitable to allow you to get around. We even have a new electric bike network, which I recommend trying.

To conclude, Jersey is the perfect place to go this summer in a world where most places are closed off.
With its unique blend of British and French cultures, it's never boring. And whether you're coming for just a weekend or for a whole week, you won't be short of things to do.

If you have any questions of any kind about visiting Jersey, just drop me a DM and I'll be happy to help