British island that looks like the Caribbean has day trips from £19

FORGET going abroad, an island in the UK is winning praise for its blue waters and golden beaches.

Not only that, but this UK island can be reached for less than £20.

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Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, is only three hours away from the British mainland by ferry.

The second largest Channel Island has been compared to the Caribbean by holidaymakers, travel experts, and locals because of its golden beaches, blue waters, and exotic landscapes.

Travel experts at the Culture Trip said: “The Channel Islands are relaxing, beautiful, and almost Caribbean if you get the right weather.”

Meanwhile, one travel writer in the Daily Star added: “Think Cornwall meets the Caribbean, only without the hordes of tourists, the 20-mile tailbacks, or the hassle of airports.”

In a video caption on TikTok, lifeinguernsey wrote: “You could be in the Caribbean” as she panned footage of white sandy beaches.

Condor Ferries operate direct passenger ferries from Poole in Dorset to St Peter Port in Guernsey.

From April to June, the ferry operator is running a half-price sale on day trips onto the island with adult return tickets costing £19 per person.

You’ll have to be quick because the half-price deal ends on Monday.

The passenger ferry takes three hours each way, so it would be a long day trip onto the island.

But the journey could be worth it for holidaymakers who are after milder temperatures in the spring and summer.

In total, the island only has 60,000 people living there.

However, tourists often visit during the summer with attractions including surfing, dolphin-spotting, and island hopping to some of the smaller Channel Islands.

Passengers travelling from Poole will arrive at St Peter Port, where there are a wealth of shops, restaurants, and yachts.

Guernsey has several beaches including Le Grand Harve, Shell Beach, Ladies Beach, and Petit Bot Bay.

As well as spending a day relaxing on the sandy beaches, holidaymakers can take in the coastal cliff views along Emerald Bay.

Out on the water, tourists can learn how to scuba dive, surf, go on boat trips for a spot of wildlife-watching and explore the island on a yacht.

Other activities include visiting Castle Cornet, an 800-year-old castle, sampling some Guernsey ice cream at one of the beach cafes, and exploring the island’s history at the Little Chapel.

As well as doing a day trip onto the island, you can stay on the island with a variety of accommodation options including the Duke of Normandie Hotel and The Duke of Richmond Hotel in St Peter Port.

There are also several holiday cottages and campsites available where overnight visitors can stay.

While the Auberge du Val Restaurant is popular with both locals and tourists, there’s also a Chinese restaurant called China Red and a Grill House and cocktail bar.

Guernsey isn’t the only slice of paradise in the UK, there’s also the Isle of Mull in Scotland.

Not only does Mull have stunning blue waters but visitors can also see fluffy cows that swim in the ocean.

Meanwhile, the Scilly Isles have also been compared to the Maldives.

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