Kim Peters

St Helena James Bay at night

What makes St Helena so special?

While attending our first large-scale B2B event on the island in April, we had the opportunity to chat with travel professionals about what makes St Helena so special. St Helena is an emerging destination that offers an unparalleled blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and warm hospitality. It’s a paradise waiting to be explored. Curious

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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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St Helena Scenery

Island Escape: Direct Flights from Cape Town to St Helena

Calling all adventure seekers and island enthusiasts! Craving a unique escape unlike any other? Look no further than St Helena. This volcanic paradise is about to get even more accessible, with the exciting return of direct flights from Cape Town. Soak Up the St Helena Summer Sun (December 2024 – March 2025): Get ready to

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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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St Helena Landscape

Sainte-Hélène ouverte aux voyageurs à partir du 8 août 2022  

St Helena Island will lift all COVID-19 entry restrictions from Monday, 8 August 2022. This re-opening of the island was announced by St Helena Government on 21 June 2022. All travellers to St Helena, whether fully vaccinated or not, will be able to enter the destination without quarantine restrictions. There are some great events coming

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