[caption id="attachment_1158" align="alignleft" width="150"] There are plenty of places to stop and enjoy the views. This is near Mourier Valley on Jersey's north coast.[/caption]
Our beautiful Island is a great place to come in the summer, and we've enjoyed a wonderful summer here at Porthole Suites. While we can't guarantee wall to wall sunshine in Jersey, we certainly get more than our fair ...
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What a Weekend!
If you were bored at the weekend you can't have been in Jersey. There was so much to do in Jersey over the two days it would be impossible for anyone to get to every event, either as a participant or a spectator.
For example, thousands of people attended Groove de Leqc, an all-day music and fun festival held at Moulin De Leqc, in the northwest of the island on Saturday. The weather was fabulous...
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A Walk Out to See
Our big tides mean the sea often goes out a long way on some beaches, including in St Aubin's Bay, and one of our regular guests took the opportunity last week to walk out and explore the seabed beyond the fort.
While out there she looked back to see St Aubin's village and harbour looking postcard-perfect in the spring sunshine. (more…)
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Things to do on a grey day – north coast walk #1
Yes, even in Jersey we get grey days! Yesterday (Sunday) was a case in point as autumn finally arrived in our fair Isle. What I can recommend, (more…)
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St Brelade’s Bay – lovely all year round
Autumn is a lovely time in Jersey - so many quiet beaches... some hardy souls are still paddling and swimming, but we're sticking to walks in shoes or wellies! At mid-lower tide, one of the Island's favourite beaches, (more…)
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A lovely Easter Monday walk to the Gunsite Café
St Aubin's village was delightfully busy and vibrant over the Easter break, especially during the sunny Sunday and Monday. Thanks to JD and GR, guests at Porthole Suites, who reminded us to add the Gunsite Café to our list of where to eat breakfast - it's not strictly speaking in the village, but it's an easy 15-20 minute amble along (more…)
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Sunny St Aubin’s, Jersey
Spring finally appears to be arriving! And what better than to celebrate it in the pretty harbour village of St Aubin?
The picture of St Aubin's harbour you see here, (more…)
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Wave Watching at Big Vern’s
We had a couple of 39ft+ tides this month and the waves along the west and north coasts were spectacular - locals and tourists (more…)
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Looking across to St Aubin and the Porthole Suites
A gap between meetings in town (St Helier) yesterday gave the opportunity to nip down to the beach and enjoy the sunshine. Here I am looking back to the harbour village of St Aubin's - such a pretty village - and Porthole Suites is right in it, (more…)
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What to do in Jersey on a cloudy day
Even sunny Jersey has overcast days! Nonetheless, our guests can always find something to do - here are just three suggestions of what to do in Jersey on cloudy day :-) (more…)
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