This fully revised fourth edition of Bradt's St Helena, Ascension
and Tristan da Cunha remains the only guide to these three British
Overseas Territories, tiny volcanic islands that are virtual specks
in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and which thanks to the opening
of a new airport in 2017 are more accessible than ever before.
Rugged, volcanic and very remote, as Napoleon's place of exile
following the Battle of Waterloo, St Helena has gained a notoriety
that assures its place in the travel lexicon. This fully revised
edition includes all the most recent information, from the latest
details of how to get there to expanded practical information on
the airport, more detail on several of the Post Box walks and the
mountain bike trail, and more in-depth information about what to do
and where to go in Ascension. Also covered are details of the 2021
Napoleon Bicentenary, plus dedicated sections on what to do in the
islands' two gateway cities: 48 hours in Johannesburg and 48 hours
in Cape Town. Wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, hikers, and
travellers interested in history and heritage are all catered for.
The endemic flora and fauna is one of the islands' chief
attractions, with 1,000 species of birds observed on St Helena
alone. Also covered are the inspiring Millennium Forest project,
where visitors give something back by planting an endemic tree, and
sea safaris for spotting the area's abundant marine life, including
whale sharks, dolphins and humpback whales, as well as fish and
seabirds. Boat trips, which can include snorkelling and diving, are
increasingly popular. How to visit Jonathan the Tortoise is
included, too: hatched circa 1832, he is the oldest living land
animal on the planet. Despite increased accessibility, these three
islands are likely to preserve their reputation amongst the most
unspoiled destinations in the world. With Bradt's St Helena,
Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, be one of the intrepid few to
visit.
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