Travel Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/category/lifestyle-news/travel/ Business & Lifestyle News in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Thu, 07 May 2026 17:36:38 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://channeleye.media/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ce_favicon48px.png Travel Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/category/lifestyle-news/travel/ 32 32 Jersey War Tunnels wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for sixth consecutive year https://channeleye.media/jersey-war-tunnels-wins-tripadvisor-travelers-choice-award-for-sixth-consecutive-year/ Wed, 13 May 2026 08:10:04 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71207 Jersey War Tunnels has again been recognised in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2026, marking the sixth consecutive year the attraction has received the accolade. The award celebrates attractions that consistently achieve outstanding visitor reviews and ratings from travellers around the world, placing Jersey War Tunnels among the top-rated attractions globally. Based entirely on genuine […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 13 May 2026 at 08:10 GMT.]]> Sark in top 10 UK locations for stargazing https://channeleye.media/sark-in-top-10-uk-locations-for-stargazing/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:40:55 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70714 Stargazing is a hobby enjoyed by thousands of people across the world. From seasoned astronomers to curious night-sky chasers, thousands are travelling far beyond city lights in search of darker skies, and brighter stars. From February 2024 to February 2026, searches related to ‘noctourism’ (a travel trend focused on exploring destinations and experiences exclusively after […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 16 April 2026 at 08:40 GMT.]]> Fewer than half satisfied with off-island travel links, survey finds https://channeleye.media/fewer-than-half-satisfied-with-off-island-travel-links-survey-finds/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:40:37 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70287 Residents in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man report low levels of satisfaction with off-island travel, according to new research by Island Global Research. The survey, conducted between 7th January and 1st February 2026, asked residents about the cost, reliability and choice of destinations available by air and sea, as well as their confidence […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 27 March 2026 at 09:40 GMT.]]> Data shows more than a quarter of a million people visited Guernsey in 2025 https://channeleye.media/data-shows-more-than-a-quarter-of-a-million-people-visited-guernsey-in-2025/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:08 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69302 Guernsey enjoyed a total of 282,028 visitors throughout 2025, according to data from the latest annual Travel and Visitor Accommodation Report. This number is estimated to have contributed around £151m to the island’s economy – a £10m increase from 2024. The annual Travel and Visitor Accommodation Report is published early in the calendar year to […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 12 February 2026 at 10:00 GMT.]]> Jersey records rise in visitor numbers ahead of 2026 season https://channeleye.media/jersey-records-rise-in-visitor-numbers-ahead-of-2026-season/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:20:29 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69226 DFDS has reported a strong increase in passenger numbers across its Jersey sailings, with demand continuing to build ahead of the 2026 season. Passenger figures on the Jersey–St Malo route for January 2026 are up 31% compared with the same period last year. To date, more than 80,000 passengers have already booked to travel with […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 11 February 2026 at 09:20 GMT.]]> Boost for Guernsey with ferry reservations a third higher than in 2025 https://channeleye.media/boost-for-guernsey-with-ferry-reservations-a-third-higher-than-in-2025/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:30:56 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69085 Newly published passenger figures have shown continued growth in sea travel to and from Guernsey, with bookings for the 2026 season currently running 33% ahead of the same point last year. As of late January, a total 60,880 passengers have booked travel between Guernsey, Poole, Portsmouth and Saint Malo for journeys up to 31 October […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 3 February 2026 at 09:30 GMT.]]> Guernsey overtakes Jersey as most popular Channel Island for sea travel from the UK https://channeleye.media/guernsey-overtakes-jersey-as-the-most-popular-channel-island-for-sea-travel-from-the-uk/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:40:34 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=67871 Last summer saw Guernsey’s market share of ferry passengers from the UK to the Channel Islands exceed 50 percent for the first time. According to data produced by IRN Ferry, an independent travel research company for the ferry industry, 112,255 passengers travelled between Portsmouth and Poole to Guernsey from April to October this year, compared […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 4 December 2025 at 09:40 GMT.]]> Ports of Jersey shares first look inside redesigned Airport Departure Lounge https://channeleye.media/ports-of-jersey-shares-first-look-inside-redesigned-airport-departure-lounge/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:40:59 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=67656 Passengers are getting an early glimpse of what’s to come at Jersey Airport, as Ports of Jersey releases the first concept images of the new Departure Lounge transformation. The project promises a brighter, more comfortable, and distinctly local experience for travellers and has been created in partnership with a range of local stakeholders, including: Brighter […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 24 November 2025 at 09:40 GMT.]]> Loganair steps-in and Aurigny steps-up as Jersey-based airline Blue Islands suspends operations https://channeleye.media/loganair-steps-in-as-jersey-based-airline-blue-islands-suspends-operations/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:47:31 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=67524 In the wake of Jersey-based airline, Blue Islands, suspending operations, Loganair steps in to support the island connectivity Loganair have announced that they will be stepping in to ensure continuity of vital air connectivity for the island community, including the essential medical route to Southampton. Loganair will commence operations to and from Jersey on Sunday […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 14 November 2025 at 23:47 GMT.]]> Explore Jersey this autumn with free Discovero app https://channeleye.media/explore-jersey-this-autumn-with-free-discovero-app/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:40:09 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=67463 Though only nine-by-five miles, there are endless opportunities to discover our Island home together. This autumn, put on your wellies and get outdoors with Discovero, a new iOS app created by the team behind Learn.je, with sponsorship from DFDS. Live on the app store now – experience two new interactive trails designed to inspire curiosity […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 14 November 2025 at 09:40 GMT.]]>