I spent 48 hours in the ‘pocket-sized paradise’ between England and France

It’s been described as a hidden gem from a bygone era (Photo: Jed Bradley/Metro)

A pandemic, war and an increasingly fragile climate have left us all a bit shaky when it comes to long-haul international travel.

But just a breezy 45-minute flight from London is a pocket-sized paradise that feels like a secret gem from a bygone era.

The Channel Island of Guernsey has immaculate beaches, a (perhaps surprisingly) exquisite food scene, and the kind of laidback vibe that every traveller longs for.

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