Back to Jersey again!

Thisismyname1953

I’ve never been to Jersey but would like to visit Guernsey as our family surname is from there. I would like to see if it’s quite common over there . It’s not common here, if you say you know someone of the same surname they are probably related to us 😂.

Why not check out social media? Or, you could try Google? There are special GSY surnames which are peculiar to the GSY population and they go back hundreds of years. You could also contact the Guernsey Museum at Candie Gardens.

Quite a few Channel Islands fans on Gransnet!

Literally booked a trip back to beautiful Jersey & a first time to Guernsey/Sark this week!

I'm like that with the Isle of Wight, love going back

I’ve never been to Jersey but would like to visit Guernsey as our family surname is from there. I would like to see if it’s quite common over there . It’s not common here, if you say you know someone of the same surname they are probably related to us 😂.

We have been to many places in Italy, but a few years ago we decided to have a relaxing seaside holiday. We found Lido di Jesolo and have returned there every year since. We go to the same hotel where we enjoy delicious food, and can fly direct from our local airport. These things are important as we get older, and the cost of holidays rises.

Love Jersey my family are there, but don’t go in the winter x

Margs we've been on many cruises. Nothing like the sensationalised TV programmes.

Son number 2 lives in Jersey so being a dutiful mother 🫢 I have to visit every other month ! Absolutely love the island and never tire of it.

And why not if you liked it the first time round?

At least it's not a cruise - there are some dreadful YouTube clips of anti-social antics onboard, and the thing about a cruise is you're literally trapped with these 'characters'.

Best time to to go Jersey is in the spring, summer or autumn. Some of the little country lanes are just so enchanting as is the rugged coastline. Guernsey also has its charms, especially St Peter Port. I would do a split holiday between the two. Old Government House in St Peter Port and Greenhills in Jersey.

We did like Guernsey but enjoyed our previous stay in Jersey more. Horses for courses!
Incidentally, we found both Jersey and Guernsey to be not too full of tourists. That was a lovely change from some of our other holidays elsewhere.

I left a post further up the thread suggesting an overnight in Guernsey.
The Top 10 British Islands 2026 has just been announced.
Guernsey 2nd and Jersey 5th. Another good reason to go.

Yes our favourite two places in the whole world are Isle of Man and Norway. I would happily holiday in these two destinations for the rest of my days. We also love Jersey and Kendal.

We really enjoy Madeira for a late spring break (end of May beginning of June)

Have you been for New Year's Eve?
Funchal is spectacular!

It's the one with the giant tortoise Colombus

Aveline I think I might recognise that hotel.
We really enjoy Madeira for a late spring break (end of May beginning of June)

We went to Guernsey this year and quite liked it but it was during the hottest weather so we were pretty miserable.
Re Madeira I love the tropical greenness and general lushness. Nice climate too. We've found a favourite hotel so are happy to go back there too. Pic of DH on our terrace in Madeira

If you like it, then there's nothing wrong with going back to the same place year in year out.
I like Jersey too, fond memories of spending my Sundays on the island every few weeks waiting for my onward Devon flight to do a week's work back in the UK.
There's something a bit special about it, I think.
Have a lovely time!

We have a timeshare in Cornwall, and have been going there for a week in the spring every year for 30 years, but other than that, I like to go somewhere different every year for my main holiday. I feel as though time’s running out to see everywhere I want to.

We have never flown to Jersey can't quite get the hang of packing for a two week stay into one small suitcase so chuck it all in the car and take it with us.
Apart from that don't think my DH would fit very well in aircraft seats lol
Much more room on the ferry

I love Jersey, although I’m biased because I used to have family there.

I’d also recommend Guernsey and a day trip to Sark from there.

@Aveline - I’ve never been to Madeira; what do you particularly like about it?

Try to fit Guernsey in this time. If you stayed overnight in Guernsey you could take a trip to Sark. It's like stepping back in time. A little gem.

I think I've discovered enough new

places and types of holiday. Have now refined it down to:
1) one direct flight, no connecting flights.
2) no more long haul flights
3) no more tours staying at different places for a night or two then moving on
4) no bus trips
5) no train trips
6) no more cruises on sea or river
So Madeira and Jersey for us!

I do like Jersey, but on the whole prefer Guernsey.
We often go back for a few days to places we like, tho still enjoy discovering new places too.