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PCR testing, isolation, and pre-departure travel forms for arriving passengers is.to be scrapped for all arriving passengers to Jersey from 7 February The Government of Jersey announced that all current requirements under Jersey's Safer Travel policy will be suspended, with a return to unrestricted, pre-pandemic inbound travel arrangements. From Monday 7 February all visitors will no longer need to take a PCR test or isolate on arrival and will no longer need to complete a pre-departure travel form. The removal of travel restrictions makes it one of the most easily accessible destinations, says Visit Jersey. There are over 20 UK departure points, by air and ferry in less than an hour to Jersey from across the UK.

  Following the return of popular TV programme, The Real Housewives of Jersey, and news that reality TV stars, Spencer (Made in Chelsea) and Vogue Matthews have purchased a property on the island, Jersey is all about glitz and glam this January.   Forget the sales and January blues, with VAT-free shopping and a host of luxurious experiences, visitors to Jersey will feel a million dollars.   The largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey has beautiful coastlines, decadent restaurants, sweeping landscapes and homegrown hospitality. A short 45-minute flight from the UK and with additional BA routes announced from London City this summer, or just under five hours by ferry, Jersey is ideal for a “mini-haul” getaway where visitors can relax and indulge in a spot of luxury, partaking of a fine dining experience, a charted yacht, or premium spa treatments.   Champagne and Oyster Tours   Jersey is home to the largest oyster farms in Europe. With the third largest tidal range in the world and a rich 6,000-year history of enjoying oysters, visitors can venture into the depths of Seymour Oyster beds and enjoy a memorable tasting and Champagne tour. With over 14 million oysters set in tranquil crystal-clear waters, tour guides share the history of Jersey’s oyster farming. On a clear day the experience is complete with views of the French coast. Tours cost £30 per person.   Bohemia Restaurant   Bohemia Restaurant, located within The Club Hotel & Spa, has retained its Michelin-star for a 17th Year, the first star under new Head Chef Callum Graham, who was appointed in January 2020. Enjoy some of Jersey’s finest quality, fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients with a European inspired menu. Bohemia has also been rated in the top 1000 Restaurants in the World by LA LISTE 2022, the only restaurant in the Channel Islands to be listed. From foie gras to hand dived scallops, diners can experience new flavours and textures with its set menu. Set menu costs £99 per person, plus £59 for sommelier wine pairing.    Luxury Spa Day   Indulge in a luxury spa experience at Ayush Wellness Spa – offering a portfolio of authentic therapies and exclusive spa treatments administered by an Ayurvedic Physician and a team of Indian and European therapists.​ Guests can book a full body massage, where east meets west, using Dosha oils used as an ancient healing tradition to balance the mind and body. Pampered guests can enjoy a luxury day in the infinity pool, hydrotherapy pool and jacuzzi, hot and cold plunge pools, sauna and steam room. Jersey has over 12 spas and wellness centres to choose from - perfect for travellers to relax and unwind.   Bespoke Yacht Charter   Make the most of Jersey’s tidal landscape with Farways private yacht charter, the ultimate way to enjoy the island’s beautiful coastline. Guests wanting a seascape view of the Island can book a catamaran and enjoy a tour or explore Les Minquiers, one of the local offshore reefs to discover a private beach for the day. Included in the experience is a fresh seafood or charcuterie lunch, with Champagne - the ideal luxury day out at sea.   Shop til’ you drop  - Shopping in St. Helier   Explore an array of boutique and high-end stores – all VAT free. Luxury brands and designer jewellery are a must for a shopaholic heading to Jersey including local family run luxury jewellers Rivoli and Hettich. Soak up the atmosphere along Jersey’s cobbled town centre of St. Helier, which comprises historic markets, artisan products and independent pop ups.

Travellers fully vaccinated against Covid-19 arriving in Jersey will no longer need to isolate and only need to have one Covid test on arrival. It is one of several rule changes coming in on 13 July. Unvaccinated travellers and children aged 11-17 will need to be tested on arrival and again on day eight. They will need to isolate until they receive their first negative test result. Younger children are not required to test or isolate.   Read full story

Wizz Air UK has announced first ever domestic UK services with Doncaster Sheffield and Cardiff flights to Jersey. Services start next month and each route will operate twice a week. Fares start from £17.99 and reservations are live now on wizzair.com or the airline's app. "The Wizz Air UK team is working hard to ensure that summer 2021 is not cancelled, by continuing to provide low-fare flights to the destinations that our UK customers love to travel to," said Owain Jones, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK. "We are looking forward to offering our customers in Doncaster Sheffield and Cardiff, where we will soon open our new base, the opportunity to explore Jersey and the surrounding Channel Islands." By adding WIZZ Flex to their booking, passengers can cancel their flight up to three hours before departure without any fee and receive 100% of the fare immediately reimbursed in airline credit.

Jet2 is expecting a significant uptick in demand to the Channel Islands after Jersey eased requirements for travel this summer. Jersey is very much open to holidaymakers from the UK this summer, and Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have expanded flights and holidays programmes to Jersey. The company will operate to the Island from six UK bases this summer - Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, East Midlands, Newcastle and London Stansted. It will offer up to 11 weekly flights throughout the summer months, including three flights a week from Manchester and Leeds Bradord, and twice a week from London Stansted. Jet2holidays offers 3-5 star accommodation available in Grouville, St Helier, St Brelade's Bay, St Peter and St Aubin. "With flights and holidays on sale to Jersey from six of our UK bases this summer, we know there will be very strong demand on the back of this update. We very much look forward to taking customers on their well-deserved holidays to Jersey," said Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.

Regional airline Eastern Airways is launching a new route to Jersey this summer from its Humberside Airport base. Weekly flights begin on Saturday 19 June. It is operated in partnership with CI Travel Group and Premier Holidays, offering Humberside residents more summer staycation options. Roger Hage, General Manager, Eastern Airways, said: "Given the UK staycation growth especially for this summer, we are bringing this popular Channel Island service to Jersey back to Humberside Airport for the summer season." "Eastern Airways is all about connecting people and places, so commencing Jersey will offer a welcome UK break destination from Humberside." The airline will operate the service weekly from until 25 September with fares from Jersey starting from £84.99 including taxes and charges and 15kg checked baggage as standard. Robert Mackenzie, Managing Director, CI Travel Group said: "We have been associated with operating direct flights to Jersey from the Humberside region for many years. So, it is fantastic to be partnering with Eastern Airways this year to continue the popular service."