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ST. PETER PORT ,

Discover St. Peter Port and Guernsey, The Sunshine Island.

Explore the charms of St. Peter Port on the island of Guernsey, a British territory off the coast of .

Overlooking a pretty harbor, the town is full of brightly painted houses, terraced gardens and fun shopping streets where locals welcome sunny days. Fishing, flowers and dairy farming are still the main ways of life here.

Ramble alongside cliffs and down bucolic paths while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of The Sunshine Island.

LOCAL CUISINE SHOPPING

Guernsey islanders are Shop the and passionate about food. the Old Quarter in St. Peter Favorite meals are warming Port for a lively time. Clothes, and traditional. accessories and jewelry from major UK and French brands Bean jar, a slow-cooked butter intermix with local creations. bean dish, is the ultimate Most shops are independently local comfort food, served owned here. with carrots, onions and a little ham for flavor. Try it with a side of gâche, the For a traditional souvenir, ubiquitous fruit bread of currants and orange. From search out an iconic milk the sea, order ormer casserole, a baked pork and can. Guernsey cows produce meal, or island crab patties with the local wonderful dairy and the large, curved steel cans butter and a little lemon. make for a playful decor element at home.

Guernseymen drink lots of sloe gin, a potent spirit Guernsey sweaters, called jumpers, are a steadfast made of local sloe or blackthorn fruit. Milk punch, souvenir, too. Warm knits in delightful patterns are made with milk and rum, is also popular. a reminder of the island’s outdoor charm.

CURRENCY Guernsey uses the Tip 10-15% for great service. Some shops will Guernsey . accept . ST. PETER PORT GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS

PLACES OF INTEREST TOP 3 LAND DISCOVERIES SCENIC DRIVE AND 1. CORNET Visit the museums of this island castle, the main Experience the panoramas of the Island breakwater of St. Peter Port’s harbor. of Guernsey. Drive past rock cliffs and sandy bays to the Little Chapel, one of the smallest churches in the world. After 2. ST. JAMES CONCERT AND ASSEMBLY HALL the quaintly decorated church, view the See the old church of St. James, the island’s first five-story Pleinmont Observation Tower English-speaking congregation. and head into the parish of Vale, once a separate island. 3. THE OF GUERNSEY MILLENNIUM TAPESTRY AND TOWN WALK Admire this incredible tapestry, embroidered to illustrate 1000 years of island history, at the Walk the town of St. Peter Port and visit Guernsey Tapestry Gallery. the Castle Cornet. In St. Peter Port, amble along charming lanes, narrow alleys and past regency buildings, before visiting 4. the museums of Castle Cornet. View the Visit the marvelously decorated home of Victor Maritime Museum and others, plus four Hugo, the writer exiled from France. gardens with independent time to explore.

5. HIGH STREET Mingle with locals in the bustling boutiques of the SOUTH COAST CRUISE town’s main shopping street. Get a new perspective of Guernsey. A local guide leads this intimate boat ride beyond city center highlighting the island’s history while a skipper takes care of the creature comforts, including indoor or outdoor LITTLE CHAPEL seating as it pleases. View remnants of Experience the charm of this tiny church from 1914, German occupation and the 11th century decorated with natural ornaments. Castle Cornet.

Visit the Land Discoveries Desk on Deck 4 to reserve these and other exciting experiences.

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