If you're searching for the perfect getaway with long sun-filled days, or something to keep the whole family entertained, look no further than the beautiful island of Jersey.

Whether it's an active break packed with adrenaline-fuelled fun, a gastronomic experience of Michelin star quality, a romantic retreat, a culture and history packed adventure or a relaxing spa weekend, Jersey has it all plus a huge calendar of events to make for the perfect short break any time of year.

For information on everything Jersey, visit www.jersey.com

Some upcoming highlights from May-July include:

MAY

Liberation International Music Festival: Wed 7th May – Sun 11th May

The fifth Liberation Music Festival theme explores liberation, artistic freedom and the power of music to liberate the spirit. With a flavour of France, remembered are the forced labourers who were shipped to Jersey to build Hitler's Atlantic Wall. Over fifteen internationally acclaimed artists, perform beautiful, dramatic and atmospheric music in stunning settings in the beautiful island of Jersey. International stars include multiple award winning clarinettist Michael Collins, the stunning viola player Jennifer Stumm, jazz legend Ray Gelato, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and many more. www.liberationjersey.com

Liberation Festival: Thursday 8th – Sunday 11th May  

Join islanders to celebrate the liberation from German Occupying Forces during World War II on 9th May 1945. Activities and events are planned around Liberation Day, including heritage trails, access to WWII bunkers, a commemorative service and more. www.jersey.com/liberation

Spring Walking Week: Saturday 10th May – 17th May

Discover the island's unique heritage and explore Jersey's natural beauty in a series of free guided walks designed for every age and experience. Additionally, the Around Island Walk is conducted over five days and covers the entire coastline of the island. The £25 charge for this walk includes transfers to and from the same starting point each day. www.jersey.com/walking                          

Jersey Food Festival: Friday 23rd – Monday 26th May

The Jersey Food Festival is a celebration of the iconic Jersey Royal potato and the bountiful seafood and diary produce for which the Island is famous. Enjoy farm and dairy tours, low water walks, producer tours and more. www.jersey.com/food

Coin Hoard: Monday 26th May – 31st December                              

Jersey Heritage will be displaying the world's largest Celtic coin hoard discovered in 2012 and containing up to 70,000 silver alloy coins plus gold and silver jewellery. It will be the centrepiece of a major exhibition which looks at the Channel Islands as part of the Celtic and Roman worlds two thousand years ago, when they were at the edge of the Empire. In addition to the hoard, which will be placed in its own laboratory with conservators taking it apart in public view, the exhibition will feature Celtic treasures from the Channel Islands and Brittany region. www.jerseyheritage.org

JUNE

Jersey International Festival of Motoring: Friday 6th – Sunday 8th June                                   

Steep winding hills and straights beside the long beaches provide the perfect motoring festival for participants and spectators alike. The festival is the largest annual motoring event in the Channel Islands, with competitive sprint and hill climbs for classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, a large static motor show with motor and ancillary trade stands and exhibits from Jersey motoring clubs, and a touring event visiting places of interest around the island. Enthusiasts come from far and wide to proudly drive and display their “pride and joy”, whether it be a veteran, vintage, classic, touring or competition car or motorcycle. The focus is on Jersey's glorious and pioneering days of motorsport emanating from the famous Jersey international road races of the 40's & 50's. www.jerseyinternationalmotoringfestival.com

Venture Cup - London to Monte Carlo Powerboat Race: Saturday 7th – Monday 9th June                                               

For the first time Jersey will play host to the world's longest, toughest and most prestigious powerboat race. Up to 35 Ocean –class powerboats will race from the heart of London to Jersey in the first leg of this two week 2750 mile race. The Venture Cup village in St Helier will be the hub of shore activity whilst the action takes place on the water.
www.ventureoffshorecup.com

Pearl Izumi Tour Series Finale: Friday 13th June                                                         

The Pearl Izumi Tour Series is Britain's leading televised cycle race Series, with highlights of every round shown on ITV4. In 2014 The Pearl Izumi Tour Series will culminate in Jersey, with top teams battling it out for the right to be crowned the best team in Britain. www.jersey.com/festivalofcycling

Jersey Festival of Cycling: Friday 13th – Sunday 15th June                            

A weekend of cycling activities for all ages and abilities to showcase the Island's perfect cycling terrain. This event runs in conjunction with the Pearl Izumi Tour Series Finale. www.jersey.com/festivalofcycling

Collas Crill Round Island Walk: Saturday 21st June 2014                                        

Covering a total distance of 48.1 miles this annual charity walk, organised in association with Rotary de la Manche, attracts both local and visiting walkers who are keen to challenge themselves. Not for the faint hearted, the walk goes anticlockwise around the island, with thirteen checkpoints along the way. Walkers can expect to complete the walk in anything from 12 to 21 hours. www.jersey.com/walking                          

JULY

Jersey in Bloom: Saturday 5th July – Tuesday 8th July

Jersey at its floral best showcases private gardens, The Jersey Rose Show, environmental walks, the Island's floral attractions and other blooming activities over this extended weekend festival. www.jersey.com/floral 

Channel 103 Big Gig in the Park: Friday 18th – Sunday 20th July

This event, which will see some of the biggest new talents in popular music performing in Jersey, takes place at the beautiful Howard Davis Park in St Helier. Now in its fifth year, with artists still to be named, previous headline acts have included boy bands JLS and Union J, plus winner of The X Factor James Arthur. This year's gig will grow to two days with the introduction of a “Legend in the Park” on Friday night.  Legendary singer Sir Tom Jones, who is currently reaching and appealing to new audiences since joining BBC1's “The Voice”, will headline the night.  http://www.biggigjersey.com/

EDITOR'S NOTE: Just a thirty minute hop from London and a short trip from many of the UK's regional airports, the island of Jersey is easily accessible by plane or ferry if traveling by car from the South Coast of England. To find a variety of holiday deals on offer year round with travel and hotel, please visit https://www.jersey.com/english/holiday-offers/pages/default.aspx.  

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