Tourism numbers up for Royal Wedding weekend

British Airways have said that the island is one of its most popular destinations so far in April.

It is up there with Cancun, New York, Las Vegas, the Maldives, Venice and Dubrovnik.

Jersey's Director of Tourism, David De Cartert, said it is great news for the island.

"We had good growth last year from the French market and that is all short breaks.

"Otherwise it is the UK, with Gatwick nine or ten flights a day in each direction, we have got great capacity there."

But what is there for them to do when they get here?

Well there is always shopping, whether in the big UK chain stores, small local boutiques in the high street or by walking around Liberty Wharf.

Then there is the food, Jersey has two Michelin star restaurants, award winning local produce and a wealth of places to dine out.

And of course the beach.

At the end of April 2010 the daily temperature reached a peak of 26C with overnight temperatures still in the low teens with little rain recorded in the second half of the month.

So, a walk on one of Jersey's beaches, regarded as some of the best in the world, isn't out of the question.

What about a walk or a cycle?

Already listed on the Jersey Tourism website are more than a dozen events including an ale trail, a maritime meander and a weekend cycle.

Or if you prefer something more 'organised', there is golf at Wheatlands, the Jersey boat show or the Jersey Kart and Motor Club.

But what about romance? Well you could sample the lunar surroundings of St Clement and walk from Seymour Tower over the sea bed, that at low tide resembles a lunar landscape.

What about soaking up some of the islands historic sites from the prehistoric mound and dolmen at La Hougue Bie to the Pallot Steam, Motor and General Museum.

Or you could just stay in your hotel room, turn on the television and watch the wedding as it happens.