Christmas Travel Escapes on the Islands of Guernsey
Christmas Holiday Travel Escapes in Guernsey
Looking for something a bit different for your Christmas holidays this year? With relaxed, premium hotels, miles of scenic walks to discover, a thriving local gastronomy scene and interesting history Guernsey and its sister islands are the perfect short travel break escape over the festive holiday season.
Blow Away the Cobwebs
Guernsey is an island dictated to by the weather. Surrounded by sea the views vary dramatically from day to day making cliff top and beach walks invigorating and mind-clearing. Nothing beats wrapping up warm and striding out on a long walk before heading back to the comfort of a luxury hotel to warm up fireside and relax.
Guernsey has 27 different bays and beaches to be explored, and in the winter, they transform completely from the summer sunbathing buzz to a peaceful and serene paradise.
L’Ancresse and Pembroke bays are at the most northern part of the island, and have the longest stretches of soft, golden sand on the island. In the winter, these beaches open up to dogs, so it is the perfect place to take your canine to run off steam.
Enjoy the Christmas Market in St Peter Port
Guernsey’s lively capital St Peter Port will be opening its Christmas market again offering unique Christmas gifts and warming mulled wine and hot chocolate. Perfect for some last-minute present-hunting the whole of St Peter Port will be open for late night shopping on Thursdays throughout December so there is plenty of time to soak in the festive cheer.
Experience Guernsey’s Christmas Lights Switch On
The switching on of Guernsey’s Christmas Lights is a local favourite every year as it marks the start of the holiday season!
The St Peter Port lights are switched on by none other than Father Christmas himself in the Market Square. Santa will be arriving on a big red fire engine to start the annual parade where it will continue to Market Square. Crowds will then gather around the Christmas Tree in Market Square for the lights switch-on at 5pm (27 November).
Long winter weekend break at the Duke of Richmond Hotel
GuernseyTravel.com is offering three-nights for the price of two at the 4* Duke of Richmond Hotel when arriving on a Friday during November and December. The peaceful setting, overlooking leafy parkland, offers the feeling of a quiet seaside retreat, and is just a short stroll down the gentle hill to the heart of St Peter Port. The long weekend package is valid between 1 November and 31 December and includes breakfast. The three-night package is priced from £322 per person based on flying from Gatwick for 3 nights on 17th December, representing a saving of £194 per couple. www.guernseytravel.com
Enjoy a full Christmas break package at Fermain Valley Hotel Guernsey
Channel Islands Direct offers four nights in Guernsey during the Christmas period from £625pp including B&B at four-star Fermain Valley Hotel Guernsey. Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing and are subject to availability. Prices include accommodation with breakfast and travel by air subject to days of travel and seasonality of operation from Gatwick, Birmingham, Exeter, Southampton and Manchester. For more information and to book visit https://www.channelislandsdirect.co.uk/special_offers/offers/christmas/4-nights-at-4*-fermain-valley or call 0800 0294 598.
Getting to Guernsey By Sea:
Return car ferries from Poole or Portsmouth to Guernsey with Condor in December start from £226, carrying two passengers (www.condorferries.com).
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