Tropicana Magazine Mar-Apr 2018 #117: Edge Of Excitement

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THE VACATION SANDY BAY Until last year, St Helena was one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands. Set adrift nearly 2,000 miles from the tip of South Africa, it took a full six days to sail there on the mail boat from Cape Town – and that ship sailed only once every three weeks. But in 2017, weekly flights began operating to the tiny volcanic island where Napoleon lived his last years in exile. Now visitors can get there in just six hours from Johannesburg (including a refuelling stop). There are hopes that tourist numbers will swell as a result. Previously, only a few intrepid adventurers made it to St Helena – between May 2016 and May 2017 the island welcomed just 4,000 of them. Now the aim is to attract as many as 30,000 visitors a year. But the British Overseas Territory marooned in the South Atlantic Ocean, only measures 16km by 8km. The question is: Will anyone actually bother to go? WHY GO THERE? The sheer bragging rights alone! It’s been touted as one of the world’s last undiscovered destinations and very few people have actually been. With between 400 and 502 unique species, and impressive marine biodiversity, it is on the United Kingdom’s list for possible future UNESCO World Heritage Site status. WHAT IS THERE TO DO? St Helena’s natural beauty is undoubtedly its biggest draw. Various walking routes wind along rugged coastlines, through stark deserts and across cloud forests. Diana’s Peak, which rises 823 metres above sea level, is one of St Helena’s great attractions and forms part of a national park. A 200 nautical mile maritime zone in the seas around the island has been designated a Marine Protected Area (MPA), boosting its status as a world-class diving destination. From November/December until March, it’s possible to see and even swim with whale sharks, and year round 18th century wrecks are accessible. Visibility is generally good and the water temperature ranges between 18 and 26 degrees Celsius. There are also several historical landmarks on the island, including Plantation House, home of the island’s Governor since 1792. Jonathan the 185-year-old giant tortoise, who is possibly the world’s longest living animal and definitely an internet celebrity, resides in the grounds. House tours cost £10 per person including tea or coffee. JAMESTOWN ARCHWAY LEADING TO THE SEAFRONT WHY HAS ST HELENA BEEN CUT OFF FOR SO LONG? Costing the British government £285 million, the airport was delayed by several years due to environmental and geographical challenges, and was subsequently crowned “ the world’s most useless airport” . TM | MARCH/APRIL 2018 126
THE VACATION “Marooned in the South Atlantic Ocean, St Helena only measures 16km by 8km” THE RUGGED COASTLINE OF JAMES BAY EXPLORE COASTAL MARINE CAVES CLIMB LADDER HILL FOR VIEWS LIKE THIS 127 MARCH/APRIL 2018 | TM
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