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

Runners and adventure travellers can now sign up for the World’s Most Remote Marathon, which will take place for the first time on St Helena on 28 February 2027, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in one of the most extraordinary races on Earth. Set in the heart of the South Atlantic, this marathon is far removed from the crowds and noise of city races. Instead, participants will experience a subtropical paradise with dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush gre