Having last visited Jersey in the seventies and having fond memories of the place we went back there three years ago. The place has changed a lot. What was once a holiday island has now largely abandoned tourism and its economy is based on financial services and tax avoidance.
Most of its hotels have been turned into flats and offices. It has a huge traffic, problem and is horrendously expensive. Think London prices plus. Agriculture has all but been abandoned, the Jersey cattle I remember tethered in the small field are gone. Potato growing, once the backbone of the economy has been abandoned.
The North of the island is still unspoiled and very pretty, reminiscent of North Devon. and good for walking. Wouldn’t go again though Nearby Brittany and Normandy offer far better value and the food and drink are vastly superior
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