[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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Butterflies and Bees at Hamptonne
We've just been reminded that there's a special family event being run by Jersey Heritage at Hamptonne this Sunday, 22 May: a chance to learn all about butterflies and bees and how they can be helped and encouraged into your garden.
You'll find Hamptonne at the top of Waterworks Valley, which is itself a lovely part of the island and a perfect place to see some of the island's wildlife. The roa...
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Signs of Spring in Jersey
We love the spring - who doesn't? And the first signs of genuine spring have been appearing in Jersey in the last week or two.
One of those is the increasing number of visitors as the holiday season gets underway. Another is the spring flowers. (more…)
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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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Great score from Booking.com!
We are delighted to receive a 9.7 score on Booking.com. (more…)
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Pallot Steam and Motor Museum
Are you looking for something a bit different to do during your stay in Jersey?
Head inland from St Helier towards St John and you can see live steam, vintage vehicles and many more historic machines at the Pallot Steam, Motor and General Museum. Revisit Jersey's steam-powered past and discover (or rediscover) rare and beautiful motor vehicles from the 1920s onwards. including a rare Ford Mode...
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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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Hamptonne Cider Festival (La Faîs’sie d’Cidre)
Coming up on 18th and 19th of October is the annual cider festival at Hamptonne. One of the highlights of the autumn calendar and celebrating Jersey's long history of cider production, La Faîs'sie d'Cidre gives visitors and locals a chance to see the ancient horse-powered apple crushing in progress as well as the traditional cider press. (more…)
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The Jersey Rally
This Friday and Saturday, 9-10 October, the Jersey Motorcycle and Light Car Club are organising their annual rally, testing the driving and navigational skills of competitors from far and wide on Jersey's narrow and winding roads. (more…)
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A Lovely Start to September
What a glorious start to September in Jersey!
It's just the weather for a sheltered beach or walking around one of our stunning coastal paths or beautiful valleys.
Where better to base yourself than at Porthole Suites in St Aubin? We're a minute's walk away from the harbour you see in the picture below and close to the bus routes.
We have a few spots left this autumn for our luxury self-c...
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