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The capital of Saint Helena, a remote island located 1200 miles off the West coast of Africa, is Jamestown. The town was founded in 1659 by the British East India Company, and the island is still a United Kingdom Overseas Territory. The island is so isolated that it was chosen to be a place of exile for Britain's political prisoners, including Napoleon. Longwood House, where he lived until his death, still stands. The perilous 699 step Jacob's Ladder leads up to a stunning view of the island.

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“Graceful Idyll Far from the Maddening Crowd”

Farm House

5 of 5 stars
DeanEric
Baltimore, Maryland
Mar 4, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Just getting to St Helena is no small feat for the average traveler. Once you're there, you might as well experience the absolute best the island has to offer. In terms of accomdation, Stephen Biggs...more

“Dreadful”

The Consulate

1 of 5 stars
TOCOS
London
Nov 20, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

Stayed at the Consulate and regretted every moment. Granted, the hotel is in a great position, but it is noisy . The bar is very grim and seems to attract a young crown all wanting to play pool and...more

“Georgian Ice”

The Consulate

4 of 5 stars
Empireal
London
Jan 14, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

If you're interested in music, then you'd realise that the name of the review is a pun on the British Sea Power song "Victorian Ice" and also to correct the other guy who wrote a review on this place,...more

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