{"id":5016,"date":"2026-08-11T13:28:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5016"},"modified":"2026-08-11T13:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:28:15","slug":"discover-gorgeous-guernsey-an-escorted-island-escape-this-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/08\/11\/discover-gorgeous-guernsey-an-escorted-island-escape-this-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Gorgeous Guernsey: An Escorted Island Escape This October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re dreaming of beautiful coastlines, picturesque harbours and a few days away from the pace of everyday life, Guernsey could be just the escape you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This <strong>October<\/strong>, join <strong>Woods Travel<\/strong> for <strong>five nights<\/strong> on this <strong>beautiful Channel Island<\/strong>, with <strong>Door to Door Service<\/strong>, <strong>half board<\/strong>, <strong>excursions<\/strong> and a <strong>Woods Tour Escort included<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-01_03_06-PM-1-700x467.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5018\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-01_03_06-PM-1-700x467.png 700w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-01_03_06-PM-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-01_03_06-PM-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-01_03_06-PM-1-90x60.png 90w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-01_03_06-PM-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Guernsey Holiday Starts at Your Front Door<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the pleasures of travelling with Woods is just how easy we make getting away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Sunday 4th October, our <strong>Door to Door Service<\/strong> will collect you before we travel by Woods coach to Southampton Airport for your flight to Guernsey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On arrival, a local coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in the Parish of Vale, where you\u2019ll settle in for your five-night stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>half board included<\/strong> and a <strong>Woods Tour Escort<\/strong> accompanying the holiday, you can relax knowing the main arrangements have been taken care of from the moment your holiday begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-13.12.05-700x404.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-13.12.05-700x404.png 700w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-13.12.05-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-13.12.05-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-13.12.05-104x60.png 104w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-13.12.05.png 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discover the Charm of Guernsey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first full day on the island gives you the perfect introduction to Guernsey, with an included <strong>half-day excursion accompanied by a local driver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit back and enjoy some of the island\u2019s beautiful scenery and character before deciding how you\u2019d like to spend the rest of your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can return to the hotel at lunchtime or choose to spend some extra time exploring <strong>St Peter Port<\/strong>, Guernsey\u2019s picturesque capital. Wander through its charming streets, browse the shops, stop for a coffee or simply enjoy the views around the harbour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with <strong>two free days<\/strong> included in your holiday, there\u2019ll be plenty more time to discover Guernsey at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Day on the Beautiful Island of Herm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/enrapture-captivating-media-Rjv-9-onLQ0-unsplash-700x302.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5022\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/enrapture-captivating-media-Rjv-9-onLQ0-unsplash-700x302.jpg 700w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/enrapture-captivating-media-Rjv-9-onLQ0-unsplash-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/enrapture-captivating-media-Rjv-9-onLQ0-unsplash-768x332.jpg 768w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/enrapture-captivating-media-Rjv-9-onLQ0-unsplash-1536x663.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/enrapture-captivating-media-Rjv-9-onLQ0-unsplash-2048x884.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/enrapture-captivating-media-Rjv-9-onLQ0-unsplash-139x60.jpg 139w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the highlights of our Guernsey holiday is an <strong>included boat trip to the beautiful island of Herm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesday morning, we\u2019ll board the catamaran in St Peter Port and make the short journey across the water to this peaceful little island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once there, you\u2019ll have time to explore at your own pace. Take a walk to the beautiful <strong>Shell Beach<\/strong>, enjoy the coastal scenery, or simply relax around <strong>Herm Harbour<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll find a small selection of restaurants, shops and a tavern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its unspoilt surroundings and wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, Herm offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and experience another side of the Channel Islands before returning to Guernsey in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note: Depending on the tides, there may be some steps to negotiate when boarding in St Peter Port or on the return journey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time to Explore at Your Own Pace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>two free days<\/strong> included in your holiday, there\u2019s plenty of time to discover Guernsey in whichever way suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might return to <strong>St Peter Port<\/strong> for a leisurely wander, explore more of the island\u2019s beautiful coastline, make use of the local bus network or simply find somewhere peaceful to relax and enjoy the surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <strong>Woods Tour Escort will be on hand<\/strong> with ideas and advice to help you make the most of your time on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There may also be the opportunity to arrange an <strong>optional visit to the peaceful island of Sark<\/strong> on your second free day, subject to local arrangements and at an additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re keen to explore or simply want to slow down for a few days, the choice is yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Holiday Includes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment we collect you to the moment we bring you home, we\u2019ve taken care of the important details so you can concentrate on enjoying your time away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udeaa <strong>Door to Door Service<\/strong><br>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f <strong>Half Board<\/strong><br>\ud83d\ude8c <strong>Half-Day Guernsey Excursion<\/strong><br>\u26f4\ufe0f <strong>Boat Trip to Herm<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc65 <strong>Woods Tour Escort<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 Nights | Sunday 4th October 2026 | From \u00a31,285 per person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limited Availability \u2013 Book by 17th August<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to join us in Guernsey this October, we recommend booking soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current room availability:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f <strong>3 x Twin\/Double Rooms for Sole Use<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f <strong>1 x Double Room<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f <strong>6 x Twin Rooms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b4b4ccd38a7ed33e7d1f8a9f9b281d3e\">Book by 17th August<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Room availability is subject to change. Book early to avoid disappointment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to discover Guernsey?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to secure your place, contact our friendly team:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u260e\ufe0f <strong>01243 868080<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce7 <a href=\"mailto:info@woodstravel.co.uk\"><strong>info@woodstravel.co.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday\u2013Friday:<\/strong> 9.00am\u20135.00pm<br><strong>Saturday:<\/strong> 9.00am\u20134.00pm<br>Closed Bank Holidays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VIEW FULL HOLIDAY DETAILS &amp; ENQUIRE<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/holidays\/gorgeous-guernsey-by-air\/3226\">https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/holidays\/gorgeous-guernsey-by-air\/3226<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re dreaming of beautiful coastlines, picturesque harbours and a few days away from the pace of everyday life, Guernsey could be just the escape you\u2019re looking for. This October, join Woods Travel for five nights on this beautiful Channel &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/08\/11\/discover-gorgeous-guernsey-an-escorted-island-escape-this-october\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Discover Gorgeous Guernsey: An Escorted Island Escape This October<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5017,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[256,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5016","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-coach-holidays","category-destinations"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5016"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5016"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5016\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5023,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5016\/revisions\/5023"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5017"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5016"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5016"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5016"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}