The article portrays Guernsey as the “perfect idyllic island break”. “If you fancy an island break this summer, Guernsey makes an idyllic and sensible choice,” it states, elaborating in particular on the island’s coastline.
“Those in search of sun can make the most of the 27 beaches on the rugged coast of Guernsey – each one offers something a little different.
“Popular choices are the huge sweeps of white sand at Vazon Road, Cobo Bay or L’Ancresse Common for families, while surfers love Portinfer.”
Pictured: The article highlights Victor Hugo’s former home, Hauteville House, saying its “extravagant decor is worth a visit”.
Commenting on the newspaper’s online forum, ‘Dave1563’ appeared to have been won over.
“Just booked my hotel in the main town, with free cancellation policy. Will book flights later. Visited Jersey in 2019 can’t wait to visit this place.”
‘N1975’ described the island as a “fantastic wee place. My brother lives there. No litter, vandalism, neds etc. Motorists stop to wave you across the road. Think of glasgow. Then think of the opposite and thats Guernsey.”
‘Dickie Dido’ focused on the island’s wartime history. “There’s plenty of WW2 German bunkers and architecture on the island too, including a massive underground hospital complex!”
And a somewhat predictable debate broke out between two commenters over which of the Channel Islands is better.
“Fab place Guernsey. Recommend to anyone, rather than its rather vulgar neighbour Jersey,” wrote MarinerGY, from Cleethorpes.
To which the Jersey-based user ‘T.I.R’ replied: “have a word with yourself eh. Everyone knows Jersey is vastly superior to Donkeyland.”
Pictured: Cobo Bay is one of the beaches the piece promotes to readers.
The Bailiwick’s proposed travel regime will be much more closely aligned to the UK ‘traffic light’ system from July. Testing and self-isolation requirements will largely depend on whether someone has come from what the UK considers to be a Green, Amber, or Red country.
However, for arrivals coming from within the Common Travel Area, it is currently proposed that there will be no testing or self-isolation requirement.
Speaking yesterday, CCA Chairman Peter Ferbrache said that remains the plan for the moment, despite Public Health concerns about the highly-transmissible ‘Indian Variant’.
Aurigny promoting entirely restriction free travel from 1 July which is current @Govgg policy. It seems increasingly likely (to me) that some restrictions will remain in light of COVID’s evolution in UK. If so, hope for sake of all any changes announced sooner rather than later. pic.twitter.com/GxCaHfsAMb
— Gavin St Pier ???????? (@gavinstpier) June 3, 2021
The former Chairman of the Civil Contingencies Authority Gavin St Pier is among those to call for any changes to the rules to be announced as soon as possible, with islanders planning UK holidays with no restrictions and the States-owned airline Aurigny putting restriction less travel front and centre of its online advertising.