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St. Peter Port, England |
844-442-7847 |
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Twenty
five-square-mile Guernsey is the second-largest of the Channel Islands. They
lie west of the Cherbourg peninsula and to the south in the English Channel.
Along with its sister island of Jersey, Guernsey has been a part of Britain
since 1066 though retaining a culture entirely of its own. The Channel
Islands were the only part of England occupied during World War II. Today, the 60,000 or so residents rely on agriculture and tourism for their income. Scores of visitors from England and the Continent come to enjoy the mild climate, sandy beaches, semitropical vegetation, beautiful seascapes and quiet country lanes. In recent years many banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions were established in the Channel Islands, attracted by a favorable tax status. St. Peter Port is situated on a hillside overlooking the picturesque harbor of the Island of Guernsey. Rows of brightly painted houses, granite stairs and cobbled lanes climb the hill, providing great views of the port and the medieval castle. Victor Hugo made this seaport his home for 14 years. Here he penned his famous novel, the Toilers of the Sea. He graciously dedicated his work to "the rock of hospitality and liberty, to that portion of old Norman ground inhabited by the noble little nation of the sea - the Island of Guernsey." To explore this unique destination, start with a look at St. Peter's Church and the 13th-century castle. Among its former residents were Guernsey's Royalist Lieutenant Governor, and French and German occupation forces. Then take a ride through the idyllic countryside or stroll the narrow streets of pretty St. Peter Port, enjoying the particular ambiance that makes Guernsey so special. Please Note: In the event of bad weather, the ship may call at St. Helier, Jersey, instead. |
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