Insight Guides Great Breaks Guernsey

Beautiful beaches, a relaxed pace of life, the sunniest climate in the British Isles, fascinating history and superb seafood... Guernsey is the ideal destination for a traditional summer holiday. Handy, pocket-sized Great Breaks Guernsey is packed with useful information on how to spend your time.

We suggest five easy-to-follow walks and tours around Guernsey, starting off in the quaint capital St Peter Port with its excellent restaurants, then taking in castles, wartime fortifications, museums and manor houses. There are also day trips to the tiny islands of Herm, Sark and Alderney, each with its own character and all accompanied by vivid full-colour photographs, clear maps and plenty of recommendations for where to eat and drink. Features on the local culture focus on what makes Guernsey unique - its festivals, shipwrecks and fishing traditions - to immerse you in island life.

Each tour has its own colour map for easy orientation, and beautiful photography on every page vividly bring the islands to life. The travel tips provide all the practical information you'll need, with plenty of ideas for unique places to stay, themed holidays and outdoor activities.