It’s a chance to explore the island and see the sites that would normally pass you by. From a food trail feast to a stroll along the countryside or along the cliff paths, there is something to suit everyone – and the best part, all walks are led by the island’s most experienced tour guides and are all free of charge.

Here’s some of the top walks you won’t want to miss:

Saturday 10th – “Memory Lanes”
Sunday 11th – “Lazy Sunday Views”
Monday 12th – “Nearer to France – Closer to home”
Tuesday 13th – “Simple Pleasures”
Wednesday 14th – “Coasts of Contrast”
Thursday 15th – “Cows, Cockles and Cabbages”
Friday 16th – “Valleys, Vines and Views”
Saturday 17th – “Almost downhill all the way”

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Jersey Walking Week is a post from UKseries.com's UK Travel Blog

In recent years, the two hotel chains have both expanded massively (600 Premier Inn’s and 470 Travelodge’s), perhaps timing their expansions perfectly as the recession hit and both family and business budgets were squeezed. So with this in mind…

Which is better – Travelodge or Premier Inn?

To answer this, the Daily Mail sent Fred Mawer to two of the newer hotels from each chain in the regenerated city of Cardiff.

From the way the article is written, you do get the impression that Fred Mawer is a little more used to staying in the higher budget hotels, but he does seem to hit on how after years of direct competition, the two hotel chains may be settling more into their respective niches.

For those who haven’t stayed in either for some time, we can assure you that the rooms usually look a like nicer than the dull pictures in his article.

The essentials on Travelodge vs Premier Inn:

Travelodge have realised that many business travellers especially automatically bring some of the basics such as shampoo so Travelodge have tended to remove some of these little extras which most people took home if they didn’t use them anyway.

The idea was they could reduce costs and thus offer cheaper rooms, which on inspection it does seem they often do, although if you really want cheaper then book at least a week in advance or 3 weeks for the really cheap rooms.

Premier Inn kept all these extras and have slightly more positioned themselves as the “Premier budget hotel” which means you still get the shampoos, Freeview TV, a hair-dryer, larger and possibly more comfy beds and their so called “Good Night Guarantee”.

They have also tried to lure in the family market with rooms that sleep 2 + 2, free breakfast for kids under 16, kids entertainment packs and there’s a restaurant at every Premier Inn.

The promise that all Premier Inn rooms are refurbished every 3 years should also put pay to many of the hotel horror stories we all hear.

Conclusion:

- For generally the cheapest rooms out there then we’d recommend trying a Travelodge.

- If you want to keep some of the comforts and don’t mind paying a little more then a Premier Inn might be a good bet.

Oh and we’re pretty sure you won’t be disturbed by either Lenny Henry or the bears from Travelodge in whichever hotel chain you chose.

Night night…

Which is best: Travelodge or Premier Inn? is a post from UKseries.com's UK Travel Blog