The British Overseas Territory of St. Helena, which takes in the Ascension and Tristan da Cunha islands, is a remote volcanic outpost in the South Atlantic Ocean.

It's known as the place of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile and death, as commemorated by a now-empty tomb.

Climbing destinations include the 699 steps of Jacob's Ladder and Diana's Peak, sheltering endemic plant and animal life.

With no confirmed cases of Covid19 on island, St Helena remains one of the very few destinations unaffected by the virus.

Having been exiled to St Helena in 1815 after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, the, Napoleon lived on the island until he died in 1821.

May 2021 marks the bicentenary death of Napoleon Bonaparte and St Helena will be hosting a series of events the bicentenary including a grand parade and a selection of historical tours to explore Napoleon's footsteps on island.

Useful links

​ www.sthelenatourism.com