Jersey is the biggest of the Channel Islands, and probaly has the nost tourist attractions, it also contains the only large multi-plex cinema in the Channel Islands and has some very modern leisure centres.It was the setting for the eighties police drama 'Bergerac' which starred John Nettles, snd is also the location for the new English film 'Magicians'. The most popular attraction os probaly the Jersey zoo, famously founded by Gerald Durrel, and was a pioneering step at the time, giving the animals wide open spaces and quality treatment.

If you want to learn more about attractions in Jersey thisis a very good site:
http://www.jersey.com/index.asp?bhcp=1

Guernsey is the second largest ofthe Channel Islands and is known for its beautiful cliff paths and large, clean beaches. There are a few leisure centres but mainly it is known for its scenery and tranquility. It is also theonly place where you can catch a ferry to the island of Herm (See next article). If you are interested in old literature then you can visit the house of deceased French author Victor Hugo, who after he was exiled spent a number of years in the Island. The house itself contains a couple of secret passages and is technically french soil.

If you are interested I recomend www.visitguernsey.com

Hermis famous for its tranquility, and really does have to be seen to be beleived. It is home to only fifty people, cars are banned and the only machinery you'll see is a tractor. In 2006 it was voted as the most scenic place in Britain. There is one small hotel called 'The White House Hotel' to the Eastof the Island, though if there are more than four of you going I recommend renting one of the summer cottages, which are in excellent condition and are great for large families. (For more information visit http://www.herm-island.com/selfcatering/)
Unless you have a boat of your own, to get to the Island of Herm you'll have to use the Trident ferry which departs from Guernsey on a regular basis, you can find the timetable here:

http://www.herm-island.com/daytrips/Trident-Ferry/default.aspx

Although said to be the most boring of the Channel Islands, there is still some interesting stuff to be seen here, but I don't recommend you stay for more than a few days. Attractions include the only railway in the Channel Islands, some good wildlife, pubs and restaurants and the high street. There are a couple of hotels in Alderney and also some self-catering.

A good site if you want to make a visit is
http://www.alderney.gov.gg/

Sark is also only accessable from a ferry from Guernsey. It consists of Little and Big Sark, two peninsulas joined by a long, narrow bridge. Like Herm there is no cars, but because of its size the inhabitants (about a thousand) travel around either by bicycle or horse and cart. Some dislike the odour of horse manure but to others it is like stepping back in time, the Sark high street looks more like the set for a wild west movie. If you are going there for more than a day, I recommend camping, you can pitch a tent for ten pound at the camping site and stay for as long as you want.

For more information on Sark visit:
http://www.sark.info/

There is plenty of other little islands dotted around the bailiwicks for you to explore. Brecqhou is just next to Sark, and although it is privately owned by the Barclay Brothers (owners of Barclays Bank) you can easily see their huge castle on the East of the island and from time to time you can watch them fly to Guernsey in their helicopter.

Jethou, which is right next to Herm,is also privately owned, though there is not much to see there.

One of the most interesting islands is Lihou, which you can walk up to from Guernsey when it is low tide. There is only one house on it, but recently it was given over to a local charity, to which you can apply to stay in the house for free. Otherwise, it is perfect for day trips as long as you get your times right and get back before the tide comes in. To the North of the island there is an archaeological dig in an old monastry, and further along the path there is the Venus pool: a permanent rock pool so big you can swim in it.

For more information on Lihou visit:
http://www.gov.gg/ccm/navigation/environment/lihou-island/