Jersey’S Battle Of Flowers By Air

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Description

Every summer, the enchanting Channel Island of Jersey stages a fabulous floral extravaganza, the Battle of Flowers. One of the highlights on Jersey’s calendar, the spectacle of flower-festooned floats, musicians, dancers and street entertainers creates a tremendous carnival atmosphere which involves the whole island and attracts thousands of visitors each year. On this lovely break, we also enjoy a unique behind-the-scenes preview of the parade as well as a tour of Jersey’s glorious coast and time to explore the island at leisure.

Air Itinerary

Included Excursions

Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Battle of Flowers preparations 

After an early dinner on our second evening, we have an exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes to see the final touches being applied to some of the floats that will feature in the Battle of Flowers Parade. The floats are works of art with designs that are a closely guarded secret, but we can see up close the painstaking detail that goes into each one, chat with the constructors and take photos during our unique evening.

Battle of Flowers Parade

First staged in 1902 in celebration of the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Jersey’s Battle of Flowers is one of the largest floral carnivals in Europe and the island’s oldest event.

We take our places in the Grandstand to watch the afternoon spectacle as flower-festooned floats parade around the arena accompanied by musicians, dancers and bands, all creating a wonderful carnival atmosphere and a veritable feast for the eyes.

Island Highlights Tour

We take a delightful tour along Jersey’s spectacular coastline. Highlights include St Brelade’s Bay, one of the island’s most popular resort beaches, the rugged north coast overlooking the neighbouring Channel Islands and the famous Corbière lighthouse on the south-west corner of the island. We also visit St Ouen’s Bay with its miles of golden sand and rolling Atlantic waves – a prime spot for surfing, and picturesque Gorey harbour overlooked by Mont Orgueil Castle.

Air Bullets

• Return flights to Jersey
• Airport taxes & luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)
• Airport transfers in Jersey
• 5 nights at a selected hotel in St Saviour (JG2+ or JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Behind-the-scenes tour of the Battle of Flowers preparations
• Return transfers from the hotel to the Battle of Flowers Parade
• Grandstand tickets for the Battle of Flowers Parade
• Included Island Highlights Tour
• Services of a representative in Jersey on selected days

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• 5 nights at a selected hotel in St Saviour (JG2+ or JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Behind-the-scenes tour of the Battle of Flowers preparations
• Return transfers from the hotel to the Battle of Flowers Parade
• Grandstand tickets for the Battle of Flowers Parade
• Included Island Highlights Tour
• Services of a representative in Jersey on selected days

Flight Information

*Air holiday prices are correct at the time of publication but are subject to fluctuation and availability. Other regional airports may be available and the final price will depend on your chosen airport, airline and flight time. This will be advised at the time of booking.

One piece of checked-in hold luggage PER PERSON is included however; the weight allowance does vary between airlines. Please ask for details.

Hotel transfers may be in shared vehicles. You may also have to await passengers arriving on other flights; for your convenience we will do our utmost to keep the waiting time to a minimum.

Holiday operated by Just Go! Holidays under ATOL No.10889

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Booking Flights

Please note the following information when booking flights.

• We will need passenger names (First and Last name only) and dates of birth as per passport. These names MUST match with your passport (please add in the “notes” section of the booking process)
• Please note the flights will be booked in the names given to us during the booking and that changes to names will incur a charge from the airline which will be passed on to you, along with a £25.00 Just Go! amendment fee. (If you do not enter a full name during the booking process one of our reservations staff will contact you following your booking)
  
  
• Are you travelling on a British passport? (If not please let us know)
  
  
• Do you or any of you party require assistance at the airport
  
  
• Luggage will be booked as per the flight terms above. Where hold luggage is included this will be the airline minimum usually 15 or 20kg per person.
  
  
• Flight times will be given with final documents approximately two weeks prior to departure.  (Flights booked outside the hours of 0600-18:00 customers will be contacted.)
  
  
• Flight arrivals/departures are grouped for transfers and passengers may have to wait up to an hour on arrival for incoming/delayed flights.
  
  
• Flights are non-changeable and non-refundable once they are booked by our air department.
  
  
• All passengers are responsible to do their own on-line check-in

JG2+

JG2+ rated hotels offer a higher standard of hospitality, often by the friendly owner or manager and often with good home cooking plus enhanced décor, facilities and services. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. These hotels have proven to deliver a higher level of satisfaction according to our customer feedback surveys.

JG3

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, with a greater range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are a little more spacious and have additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, a bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or with waiter service.

Accommodation

Selected Hotel

Hotel de Normandie, St Saviour

The Hotel de Normandieis situated in St Saviour, close to the capital of St Helier and opposite the beautiful Bay of St Clement. The en-suite rooms offer a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also offers a cosy bar, restaurant and lounge plus a sun terrace with sea views. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. (JG2+ rating)

Merton Hotel, St Saviour

The 3-star Merton Hotel is located in the quaint area of St Saviour, close to the capital of St Helier. The en-suite rooms offer satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. There’s also six restaurants, cafés and bars and the hotel features a unique Aquadome with indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, steam room and hot tub, as well as a fitness centre and tennis court. (JG3 rating)