I don't care what the weatherman says...
Antonia Windsor finds a summer paradise just an hour away from London
Channel Islands
Angelina Jolie loves the adrenalin rush and John Travolta is practically a professional. But what is it really like to fly your own plane? As Jersey Aero Club prepares for its annual air rally we take to the skies above the island to find out
Ayush Wellness Spa, Jersey, Channel Islands
There are spas where you’ll get your nails manicured, have a beautician’s hands gently stoke your back and be smothered in the latest in firming creams and detoxifying wraps and then there are the spas where the therapists have a real understanding of holistic wellbeing, where your treatment is rooted in ancient philosophy and you leave feeling revived and balanced and, well, treated.
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey, Channel Islands
Many locals were appalled when they saw a large building going up on their highly prized waterfront a few years ago, and in some circles the word “Radisson” is still tantamount to a swear word. But where the locals have lost out, the tourists have gained, for this 195-room Radisson Blu hotel has unrivalled views across Jersey’s southern bay, overlooking the 16th-century Elizabeth Castle and the marina.
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A selection of the best high-end hotels and houses on the island
Where to go out for the discerning traveller
The best places to shop on the island
A pick of the island’s eateries
A calendar of island events
Beginners’ lessons, yacht clubs and islands to explore
Exhilarating sports, relaxing spas and black butter
Jersey's passion for food is all presented on a plate at the Jersey Food Festival, a week-long extravaganza of masterclasses, markets, foraging feasts and ‘meet the producer’ events. Here’s a flavour of it all from Antonia Windsor.
