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No night clubs, not a place to go if you want the Ibiza experience!
In a nutshell
looks like the moon on the outside, but there is life inside
islandgirl912 Says: well they said to me, if you don't like drinking or fishing then you might not aswell be on the island lol.There are loads of fishing spots to go to, from the Pierhead, to the rocks on the sea.There are always different sports going on football, volleyball, raquetball,...
different places: main places to live
islandgirl912 Says: You have the Obsidian Hotel (a little expensive)you have the guesthouse, they are bungalows and attached rooms, i think you have to share WC's though. Or you could be sponsered by somebody you know who lives at Travellers/Two Boats/Town and stay in their house.People are not...
Obsidian Hotel: Centrical place
jorgejuansanchez Says: The staff are from Chile and speak spanish Near of everywhere
Travellers: Travellers rest indeed
TimPickles Says: Being ex-forces accomadation, I knew what to expect - but was pleasantly surprised. However, as a visitor - you will be stopping in Georgetown so I can't give an opnion on that.My stay came free (with the food) as I was on an 8 week contract working there. Now that IS the...
zweiblumen Says: Not too many places! There are limited places available in Georgetown. If you are serving British military personnel with family there are a couple of chalets available in Two Boats Village. Otherwise the only other place to sray is in the Tristar overspill accommodation at...
islandgirl912 Says: You have the Obsidian Hotel Restaurant, the area is the best decorated, but quite expensive. However this is the only place to go to if you enjoy fine restaurant dining.You have all the clubs/bars that carry snack foods, and Two Boats serves lunches.The NAAFI snackbar is...
Saints Club, Two Boats Club, NAAFI(Travellers): Bars
islandgirl912 Says: Saints Club is found in Georgetown, it is mainly a bar and dance areaTwo Boats for most poeple is either the most popular or the second favourite for people. They serve food, they have a bar and dance areaTravellers is mainly food and bar, but it does now and then have a...
islandgirl912 Says: The Volcano Club belongs to the U.S Base, only over 18 are allowed, whereas the other bars, accept children as long as they are with a guardian/parent.It is part bar, part snackbar, part dancefloor.It is the place that everybody ends up being on the Friday night after having...
Two Boats Club: Ascension Nightlife
zweiblumen Says: For night life there are not very many places to choose from .. nut bear in mind that this is an island with a population of 1000 and a total area of 35 square miles .. how many places can you fit in such an area for so few people?!Of all the places .. erm all 4 ..of them...
zweiblumen Says: There are only TWO ways to get there by ship, or by plane from RAF Brize Norton.
Sun screen and Insect repellent
zweiblumen Says: Ascension is approx eight degrees below the equator and as such the climate varies little all year, essentially you get sun and lots of it .. be sensible and wear sun screen. I slapped on loads of factor 30 and still got (slightly) burnt. One person in our party thought it...
islandgirl912 Says: The best tip I can give you is...The are three main types of people on the island Brits, Saints and Americans, but the population is mostly 1/2 Saint.The best thing to do is get friendly with the local Saints, interact with them and their culture, and that will help you out...
Plan a Ascension Island vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Ascension Island locals
How I got here - Hi, well it all started when I had finished school and I needed a job. I asked some family members about any jobs going down there ( I was up in France at the time). So i got an interview. I found out...
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Military and Civil Service personnel who serve in the Falkland Islands are (subject to certain conditions) entitled to R&R on Ascension Island. It was in June 2001 that a group of us Civil Servants......
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Hi, well it all started when I had finished school and I needed a job. I asked some family members about any jobs going down there ( I was up in France at the time). So i got an interview. I found out...
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the call of mail boat ST HELENA
I just spent several hours in this island during the call of ST. HELENA ship on my way to Saint Helena Island. It was a sunday and I went to the church, just for curiosity, since it was anglican. I......
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Ascension Island = Ascension please
Please See Ascension page where all my tips are ascension island and Ascension are the same place but will show you a few of our Asecenion Saints photos
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As a member of the RAF I was posted to Ascension Island for a 6 months tour of duty in September 1985. To be fair I spent a lot of time working, eating and sleeping but in between I managed to see all...
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