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Guernsey, Channel Islands
Charming, vibrant and extremely pretty, Guernsey offers a heady mix of coastal and country vistas.
The island oozes contentedness – and part of its allure is its jumble of influences. It feels a bit French and a lot British, and relics from the German occupation during World War Two add to the quirkiness. Stroll around St Peter Port, where Victor Hugo wrote Les Misérables,
and head to the clifftops to admire the landscapes that inspired some of Renoir’s loveliest paintings. HOW TO GET THERE… By ferry from Poole or Portsmouth.