Guernsey Beach Guide

Despite Guernsey’s boutique size, this small island of only 25 square miles has an impressive 27 beaches. From the more sheltered south coast coves, to the open white sands of the north, there’s plenty of choice whether you’re into sandcastles or surfing. With so many options, it can be daunting […]

Getting Into Geocaching – Exploring Guernsey

Geocaching is a real life treasure hunt that uses GPS enabled devices to help you track down a hidden cache, which is usually a box with a log book and sometimes a small gift or trinket inside. It has become incredibly popular in locations such as the Channel Islands thanks […]

How Guernsey Cows Are Saving Flowers

  Life can be interesting and diverse in Guernsey despite the small size of this rock.  Finance and tourism are busy industries and we are lucky to have so many excellent restaurants and cafes.  Away from the hustle and bustle are places of natural beauty in serene settings.  It is […]

Driving In The Channel Islands – Filter In Turn

Driving in the Channel Islands can be a bit of an automotive culture shock for new arrivals. Navigating the“green lanes” without losing a wing mirror is a major achievement. UK number plates and the labelling of hire cars gives locals an indication that they should be patient and not be […]

Baffled At The Ballot Box? A Guide To The Guernsey Election

Guernsey is a Crown Dependency but what does that mean? Guernsey owes allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen (in her role as the Duke of Normandy) The island is dependent on the UK for matters of defence and foreign affairs, Guernsey has its own democratically elected parliament (called The States […]

QRC nominated for two national awards

Independent property finders and relocation specialists, Quintessential Relocation Consultants, (QRC) has been nominated for two national awards by the British Association of Relocation Professionals (ARP).  QRC provides bespoke relocation services to private individuals and businesses relocating to the Channel Islands.  The firm has been nominated for both the “Property Finder” […]

Living the dream in Guernsey and Jersey

Bearing in mind that a return from holidays to daily life can sometimes generate a desire for a fresh start in a less stressful environment, Claire Carponen of The Times went in search of the top ten treasures around the shores of Great Britain.  Have a look at this extract […]

Living in Guernsey – do I need private medical insurance?

Wherever people relocate to across the globe, the issue of medical care is often a big concern.  We all want to be sure that the quality of the medical care in our new destination will be of a good standard, but we also want to know how affordable this medical […]