The islands of Guernsey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy, which held sway in both France and England. The islands were the only British soil occupied by German troops during World War II.
Guernsey can only be reached by plane or boat.
Guernsey airport [http://www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg/] has flight links to
'''[http://www.flybe.com Flybe]''' link Guernsey to 22 destinations including:- Scotland (Aberdeen#, Edinburgh#, Glasgow# and Inverness#), Ireland (Belfast# and Dublin#), England (Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds/Bradford#, London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle#, Norwich# and Southampton), Switzerland (Geneva#), Germany (Frankfurt#), France (Chambery# (winter only) and Paris CDG#), Netherlands (Amsterdam#), Spain (Malaga#), Isle of Man# and Jersey.
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Ferries run from St Peter Port to the UK, France and other Channel Islands. There is a conventional ferry year round from Portsmouth, and high speed catamarans from Weymouth and Poole in the summer. The conventional ferry runs in all weather, the catamarans can be delayed or cancelled by high seas.
The two ferry operators between the Channel Isands and the UK/France are Condor Ferries [http://www.condorferries.co.uk/index2.htm] and HD Ferries [http://www.hdferries.com/]
There are no trains on the island; roads are small but not busy. The island is 9 miles long x 3 miles wide, so a bicycle is a good way to get around. Alternately there are hire cars available, taxis and a frequent bus service during the day.
The other Channel Islands can all be reached by ferry from St Peter Port. Jersey and Alderney can also be reached by plane.
Guernsey Pound on parity with British pound (GBP); Notes from Jersey are also accepted. Note - Guernsey pounds are not accepted in the UK and should be changed for UK pounds before leaving the islands. ATMs generally describe which currency is being dispensed - 'Local' or 'English'