Kim Peters

St Helena Airlink plane take off

Cape Town flights to St Helena: More opportunities for adventure

Starting in December 2024 and continuing through February 2025, travellers can enjoy flights with Airlink from Cape Town in addition to Johannesburg. This exciting development offers greater flexible stays and even a dual-centre holiday combining the adventure of St Helena with the vibrant energy of Cape Town. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat, a nature

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St Helena Tourism: Peak Season Flights and Tourism Recovery Update

Peak Season Flights: Due to lower demand, the mid-week Johannesburg flights for March have been removed from the Airlink schedule. Tourism Recovery Update: St Helena’s tourism industry is on a strong recovery path, reaching 88% of pre-pandemic arrival numbers (compared to 2019/20). The St Helena Government (SHG) is actively working to further develop the island

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St Helena Peaks National Park

The St Helena Cloud Forest: Preserving a biodiversity hotspot and water lifeline

St Helena boasts a hidden treasure within its central peaks: an ancient cloud forest known as the Peaks National Park. This significant ecosystem, cloaked in mist, is a sanctuary for over 250 endemic species that exist nowhere else on Earth. This staggering number highlights the cloud forest’s importance as a global biodiversity hotspot. The cloud

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Simon McDonnell

Eleven yachts celebrate completion of Cape to St Helena Race 2022

The Cape to St Helena Yacht Race is a 1,700 nautical mile (3,060km) race that attracts all sorts of sailors, from the hard racers to those simply seeking adventure. Originally known as the Governor’s Cup, the race launched in 1996 and is usually held every other year; however, the 2020 race was cancelled due to

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St Helena: Your Dream Island Escape Now Easier Than Ever!

Planning your dream escape to the volcanic paradise of St Helena just got a whole lot simpler. In December 2022, the launch of the Travel St Helena website www.travelsthelena.com developed booking accommodation on this unique island. A Personalised Approach to Your St Helena Adventure:Operated by Saints Darrin and Sharon Henry. Their website offers a personalised

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