Saint Helena OVERVIEW
A place of exile is not necessarily a tourist catchphrase, is it? But go to St. Helena and you'll soon discover that this famed spot where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his last years of life is not really a doomed destination to make you repent. On the contrary, this isolated South Atlantic Ocean island, which indisputably takes time and effort to get to, rewards its visitors with rugged volcanic vistas, warm locals and historical sites to give you a holiday lesson in the subject.
Despite its tiny size of just 420 square kilometers, the island is sure to keep you busy throughout your stay. The list of possible attractions includes hiking or diving amongst caves and shipwrecks, exploring the rocky shores or some animal-watching in its sub-tropical forests. The landscapes vary here from wind-eroded deserts to tree-covered hillsides and lush valleys and towering hills. If you don't mind climbing a step or two, well OK ...699 steps, the Jacob's Ladder, which is a 900-feet flight of stairs constructed in 1829 to connect Jamestown to the garrison on Ladder Hill, will surely make your pulse accelerate. Hungry for more heights? Venture a trek up to the volcanic Diana's Peak - awesome 360° views guaranteed right at 823 meters above the sea. If you get down safe and sound, having not broken your neck, have a leisurely stroll and admire Jamestown's architectural jewels of the British Georgian era, marvel at the cascading Heartshaped Waterfall and don't forget to pay a visit at Bonaparte's home on the island, the Longwood House.
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