10 best… PARADISE ISLAND BEACHES
FOR… WHITE SAND & SHELLS
1 Shell Beach, Herm, Channel Islands One of the most beautiful beaches in the Channel Islands, Shell Beach on Herm is so named because of the millions of tiny shell fragments washed ashore by the Gulf Stream that can be found mixed in among the pale white sand. Rarely crowded, this stretch of coast is great for paddle-boarding and kayaking, and there are also plenty of rockpools for little ones to explore. A kiosk is normally open to provide refreshments.
For a future stay: The four-star White House Hotel on Herm has sea views, with double rooms starting from £145 for B&B (01481 750000, herm.com/where-to-stay/white-house-hotel).
For the latest travel info: Check and Located three miles from Guernsey, the traffic-free island is a 20-minute ferry ride from St Peter Port Guernsey can be reached either by sea or by air
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