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UK travellers say they would visit St Helena - drawn by the island’s remoteness
New research has revealed growing appetite among UK travellers for remote, off-the-beaten-track destinations, with half of the respondents saying they would consider visiting the British Overseas Territory of St Helena after learning more about the island. The independent study* of UK travellers suggests growing demand for destinations that feel authentic, uncrowded and genuinely different, with St Helena’s extraordinary remoteness emerging as its biggest attraction. While m
Jun 122 min read


From a 194-Year-Old Tortoise to a Centurion: Jonathan Sends Birthday Greetings to Sir David Attenborough who turns 100 today
As Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday today (08 May), one of the world’s oldest living creatures is sending warm wishes from the remote South Atlantic island of St Helena. Jonathan, the beloved Giant Tortoise who lives on St Helena, is believed to be 194 years old, making him the oldest known living land animal on Earth. To mark Sir David’s milestone birthday, St Helena Tourism is sharing a special photograph of Jonathan alongside a birthday card signed by i
May 82 min read
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