The Channel Islands - Top Destination For Those Who Want to Save on Their Travel Money This Summer

Despite Sterling's recent rise to a five-month high, it is fair to say that the pound is still relatively weak in relation to the Euro and the Dollar - especially compared to last year. However, if you are still eager to cross some amount of water for your holiday this year, whilst still making the most of your travel money, the Channel Islands may be just the destination.

Jersey
The Island of Jersey is the largest (45 square miles) and southernmost of the Channel Islands. Since the Second World War Jersey has been popular with tourists due to its intriguing English/French history and temperate climate that is similar to the south coast of England. Much of Jersey's land is agricultural and is well known for walking and adventure, whilst the capital, St. Helier is famed for its Victorian architecture and sights of historical/cultural interest such as the Jersey Museum.

Guernsey
To the north of the archipelago, Guernsey covers just over 25 square miles of land. Geographically, the north of Guernsey is more low-lying and contains an abundance of sandy beaches whilst the south includes a higher plateau and a more rugged coastline. St. Peter Port, on the eastern coast is home to over 16,000 people and has a deep natural harbour from which it gets its name. Like Jersey, there is an airport serving the island, and ferry links to England and France.

Alderney
At just three square miles, the even-smaller island of Alderney lies to the north east. Again, most of the island's beaches are found in the north, but the island is also known for its rich wildlife including Puffins and the native Blonde Hedgehog. The island is also unique due to its lack of trees and the great many rocks that surround it. The nightlife on the island is considered vibrant, whilst Alderney Week runs during early August which includes a torchlight procession and a "Daft Raft Race".

Sark and Herm
These two islands have an area of just over three square miles between them. Sark is the larger and consists of two main parts: Greater Sark in the north and Little Sark in the south - whilst both are home to around 600 people. There are no cars on Sark and Herm, instead visitors are urged to walk around and can only access the islands via boat. Herm is home to just 60 people, whom are tenants of the State of Guernsey - however, camping and self-catering is available.

So make the most of foreign exchange rates this summer and head over to the Channel Islands.

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