The Channel Islands are a small group of islands that form an archipelago located near the coast of northern Normandy. It is essential to mention that the advantage of the trip is the easy route; the islands are located about 45 minutes flight from London and Paris. Thus, it is possible to book a ticket from the airport of one of the European capitals. There are flights directly to the island of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, and in the summer, there are charter flights from Germany. For tourists, there are also flights via Zurich, Dusseldorf, Geneva, Dublin, and almost all major British cities. Another way to reach the Channel Islands is by sea. The average cost of the train is £171, which is a reasonable price for a tourist (Muhs & Groves, 2018). At the same time, all the islands of the Channel Islands have a temperate maritime-type climate. Currently, the total population living in the Channel Islands is about 164 thousand people (Muhs & Groves, 2018). Ethnically, those living on the islands divide themselves into English and French in roughly equal proportions.
The official languages in the territories of Guernsey and Jersey are French and English, and on the island of Chaussy, it is French. Therefore, the American or European has no problem with cultural differences and the language of communication. The primary religion is Christianity; the visitor will not encounter misunderstandings of cultural and religious peculiarities. Notably, the negative aspects of this journey, for example, the Channel Islands issue their own banknotes, which correspond in value to the English pound and differ only in appearance. Thus, it is essential to exchange currency to be able to buy while on vacation. Restrictions include the Covid-19 test and expensive accommodation on the islands (Muhs & Groves, 2018). This is because the Channel Islands are aimed at wealthy clients. Although, despite the few negatives, many benefits motivate this travel.
Reference
Muhs, D. R., & Groves, L. T. (2018). Little islands recording global events: Late Quaternary sea level history and paleozoogeography of Santa Barbara and Anacapa Islands, Channel Islands National Park, California. Western North American Naturalist, 78(4), 540-589.