There is a wonderful phenomenon in Portland where miniature, mobile restaurants have proliferated, often gathering in big groups or pods, allowing you to try a number of international and domestic ...

For such a tiny landmass, Alderney has a long and varied history. The Romans were here first and ordered a number of forts for such a small area. The autonomous island belongs to the UK, yet is not...

Alderney is a good way south of the UK so its weather is more in line with that of Normandy, France. Winters are milder, with temperatures averaging 70°F in the warmer months and up to nine hours o...

Alderney hosts a surprising number of festivals, most of which take place in May. The top event is Alderney Week, which welcomes in the summer months. There are also sailing regattas, fishing event...

As with the other Channel Islands, Alderney is duty-free, so there is no tax on cigarettes, booze or perfume. All the shopping is in the town of St Anne so meander down the cobblestone Victoria Str...

Alderney Taxis and Car Rental Although there is no need for them, a few taxi companies do operate on Alderney. ABC Taxis (+44-1481-823-760) and Island Taxis (+44-1481-823-823) can get you around th...

Alderney Airport Alderney’s small airport is the quickest way to get to the island, but if you’re already on Guernsey, the ferry is your best option. The airport sees around 75,000 passengers each ...

Language English is the official language of Alderney. French is rarely spoken by locals, although many street signs and place names are in French, or bilingual, as noted by the frequently found wo...

Nationals from the US, Canadian, EU, Australian, and New Zealand don’t need a visa to travel to the Channel Islands for up to six months, which is lumped together with the UK mainland as a “common ...

As one of the lesser known of the Channel Islands, remote Alderney (the “true” English Channel Island) is a tranquil, relaxed and a popular alternative to the more bustling Jersey or Guernsey. Natu...