Contents
Introduction
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: An Overview
PART ONE ST HELENA
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Geology, Climate, History, Government and administration, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture, Sport
Chapter 2 Natural History and Conservation
Flora, Fauna, Conservation
Chapter 3 Practical Information
When to go and highlights, Tourist information and tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Opening hours, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Media and communications, Business and property, Cultural etiquette, Activities, Cultural visits, Travelling positively
Chapter 4 Jamestown
Tourist information and travel agents, Getting around , Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Pubs and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities , What to see and do, Walks from Jamestown
Chapter 5 Beyond Jamestown
Guided tours and suggested itineraries, Half Tree Hollow, St Paul's, Alarm Forest and Longwood, The Peaks National Park, Levelwood, Sandy Bay and Blue Hill
PART TWO ASCENSION ISLAND
Chapter 6 Background Information
Geography, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and administration, Economy, People, Education, Travelling positively
Chapter 7 Visiting Ascension
When to go and highlights, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health and safety, What to take, Opening hours, Money and banking, Media and communications, Getting around, Activities, Georgetown, Beyond Georgetown
PART THREE TRISTAN DA CUNHA
Chapter 8 Background Information
Geography, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and administration, Economy, People, Language, Education, Travelling positively
Chapter 9 Visiting Tristan da Cunha
When to go and highlights, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health and safety, What to take, Money and banking, Media and communications, Opening hours, Getting around, Activities, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, The outer islands
PART FOUR EXTENDING YOUR TRIP
Chapter 10 48 Hours in Cape Town
Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, What to see and do in 48 hours
Chapter 11 48 Hours in Johannesburg
Getting there and away, Safety, Getting around, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, What to see and do in 48 hours
Appendix 1 Further Information
Index
