The Channel Islands, which are much nearer France than England, comprise a number of separate islands, the largest of which is JERSEY. The next largest is Guernsey. Smaller islands include ALDERNEY, HERM and SARK.

JERSEY is the island which we will be featuring in the first report of our Travel Section.

The island has many miles of sandy beaches which are best explored either at the beginning or towards the end of the main holiday season as in these first pictures.

The one thing that strikes most visitors from the mainland is the cleanliness of the island. And also the lack of that scourge of modern society, graffiiti. It was a delight to be able to take photographs without having to compose to avoid including unwanted mess.

We also hope to visit the Isle of Man at a later date.

Nearer home, a visit across to the Isle of Wight is also a possibility.

Above and below, one of the fine sandy beaches to be found on Jersey. These photographs were taken in September 2009 at Greve de Lecq

The safety equipment on the promenade at Greve de Lecq is well maintained as this photo highlights

Jersey has many harbours along its coastline, this one at Gorey with the tide out is still photogenic

All High and Dry ~ this old boat used as an attractive road centre island at Gorey Village, Jersey

An attractive flower design to help promote visitors to Gorey to recycle their rubbish whilst in Jersey

Above, is a sight that most visitors to Jersey will miss as no public transport visits this particular viewpoint. It was only the local knowledge of the islands SAGA Holidays manager, Mo Williamson, who added that viewpoint to our itinerary.

At first glance with the tide in, it looks just like a small submarine but is in fact just an outcrop of rocks a short distance from the shore to which the authorities have now added a small lighthouse.

Want to know the location of this viewpoint?

Or see more photographs of other locations on Jersey?

Then click on the poster and all will be revealed!