Jacob’s Ladder, one of the most recognisable landmarks on St Helena. With its 699 steps, between lower Jamestown and Ladder Hill Fort, it offers panoramic views and a fascinating glimpse into the island’s history. Built in 1829, Jacob’s Ladder was originally designed to transport goods between Jamestown and the upper settlement of Half Tree Hollow. […]
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St Helena Tourism has successfully concluded a comprehensive hospitality training programme that has benefited over 200 participants. This initiative was designed to develop and expand the local industry workforce, elevate visitor service, and ultimately enhance the St Helena experience. Conducted in collaboration with NQtac hotel school and hospitality training, a broad spectrum of essential topics
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November to March is peak season in St Helena and perhaps the best time to visit. St Helena is a year-round destination, but this period is the island’s hottest months. The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean are perfect for swimming, snorkelling, marine excursions and the unforgettable encounter with our visiting whale sharks. The weather
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Exciting news for travellers dreaming of visiting St Helena this peak season with St Helena flights fare promotion! Airlink flights will operate from both Cape Town and Johannesburg with return trip prices starting at £640. This promotion is live right now and will be available up to the end of March 2025. With these great
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The annual Festival of Walking will kick off this year on 27 December 2024 and run to the end of February 2025. The tourism team will be building on the success of last year’s festival by adding new hikes! St Helena is a hiker’s dream with over 21 trails, each a world of its own.
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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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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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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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November 2023 – April 2024 Step into the breathtaking beauty of St Helena’s local Festival of Walking. With the last steps of the event taking place in April 2024, this is the perfect opportunity for visitors and residents to explore the island’s stunning hikes and trails. Led by experienced walkers, the ‘Walk of the Walk’
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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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