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Anne's Place Jamestowns only restaurant: The BEST the only Place
Ekahau Says: Anne's Place - the only restaurant on the island. It serves traditional fish dishes and locally-grown coffee. The Hotels and guest houses also serve meals...
Climb Jacob's Ladder in Jamestown
AlettaCrofton Says: I would suggest you rather climb UP the ladder from Jamestown to Ladder Hill, Half-Tree-Hollow. I walked down the ladder and could not walk for two days!The...
AlettaCrofton Says: On Saturday nights EVERY Saint is in James Town, dressed up in their best, enjoying the late night shopping and catching up on the latest stories.We drifted...
Go and see Napoleon's House in Longwood
AlettaCrofton Says: Longwood House This was Napoleon's last residence where he spent the final six years of his life. The property is now a Museum and maintained by the Government...
Visit Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise
AlettaCrofton Says: At Plantation house on the lawns you will find him. When I sat down next to him and looked into his one eye (the other eye is covered with a cateract) - we...
AlettaCrofton Says: We attended two school concerts - one at Prince Andrews High and the other at Jamestown Primary. They were both unforgettable. So much talent concentrated in...
AlettaCrofton Says: Put on your walking shoes and walk the road from Half Tree Hollow to Levelwood. Talk to locals on the way. Refuse lifts by friendly motorists and truck drivers...
Circumnavigate the island in a motor boat
AlettaCrofton Says: Although we did not do this, were were often invited to join friends as they take tourists on a trip around the island in an outboard motor boat.Saints will...
Walk to the island's highest point: Diana's Peak
AlettaCrofton Says: Everyone was very keen for us to walk up Diana's Peak and eventually uncle Vernie agreed to accompany us. When he picked us up in his 1950 chev he told us that...
Royal Mail Ship St Helena: Aboard the RMS
AlettaCrofton Says: The accommodation on the RMS is unbelievable.Here is an extract from an advertisement for the RMS:“There are all the traditional ocean-going pastimes of beef...
Hire a car with driver or catch a taxi
AlettaCrofton Says: You can hire a motor car with a driver for a day. I would not recommend driving yourself. These roads are different from roads in the rest of the world. If you...
AlettaCrofton Says: A few places are dangerous to walk due to crumbling rock and erosion, or treacherous seas. There will be danger sign posts warning you - obey these - they are...
Plan a Saint Helena vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Saint Helena locals
The Castle was originally built in 1659 when John Dutton became the first Governor. Much of the fabric was destroyed by termites, forcing reconstruction in the...
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Q: I have a Visa to St Helena and I am worried on how to leave Nigeria for St Helena, since it has no airport. I was told I could go...
A: I am sorry this is a travel forum - we have no way of being able to check a visa for you. We give advice, if we can, about traveling. Transport, hotels, stuff like...
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St. Helena - Isolated in the South Atlantic
Arriving from Brazil on my first transatlantic crossing suddenly the rocks of St. Helena appeared. The island can only be reached by sea since the closest airport is at Ascension Island. St. Helena is...
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If you want bright lights, nightclubs, sandy beaches and lots of shopping, this is not the place for you. Life on the island is tranquil and peaceful. There are no tourist traps or theme parks....
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Four Months on St Helena Island
Mervyn and I were rushed to the Cape Town harbour by my excited brother and mother who were convinced that we were going to miss the Royal Mail Ship (RMS) bound for St Helena Island on that autumn...
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Born on St Helena and grew up there. Left the island when and was 13 and began traveling with family. Last visited in December 2003 to see family and friends.
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