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Saba is a five square mile island in the northeastern Caribbean, 28 miles south of St. Maarten. Together with Statia, these three islands form the Windward Islands of the Dutch Caribbean which is part of the Dutch kingdom.

Known as the "Unspoiled Queen," Saba earns this reputation from her rich, tropical, natural, beauty. At 2,864 feet above sea level, a dense rain forest often peeks out from a light, cool cloud of moisture.

Cool trade winds keep the mosquitoes away while the tropical flowers dazzle your senses and you begin to rediscover your peace of mind.

Saba is ideal for the traveler looking for a secluded haven, in peaceful and friendly surroundings. Rising steeply from the azure sea, the tiny island in the Caribbean is a magical experience far away from the cares and worries of today's hurried world.
Four small villages are as quaint and charming as the gentle, friendly manner of the Saban people, descended from hardy 17th century pioneers. Visitors feel they have stepped back in history, yet many modern luxuries are here to be enjoyed. Saba is a monument to nature's best above and below the ocean's surface. The famous Saba Marine Park is second to none.

Furthermore, Saba is a magical place for scuba diving, hiking, admiring the nature or honeymooning!

Capital City of Saba: The Bottom


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Hotels in Saba

 Expedia

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Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 Dive Worldwide - Scuba diving holidays and packages
See Leeward Islands itineraries, Saba Pinnacles & Pirates
Saba is a diver's delight. Rising steeply from the azure sea, this tiny island in the Caribbean is a magical experience far away from the cares and worries of today's hurried world. Four small villages are as quaint and charming as the gentle, friendly manner of the Saban people, descended from hardy 17th century pioneers. Visitors feel they have stepped back in history, yet many modern luxuries are here to be enjoyed. With its Dutch heritage and the legacy of early Celtic settlers and pirates, the island enjoys a culture of laid -back charm. Saba is a monument to nature's best, both above and below the ocean's surface. The famous Saba Marine Park is second to none and this island is a magical place for scuba diving, hiking and nature lovers.
 Harlequin Holidays

Travel Guides Saba / Related books

Travel Guides Winward Islands 

Travel Guides St. Maarten

 The Complete Diving Guide : The Caribbean (Vol. 2) - St. Maarten, Anguilla, St. Barts, Saba, St. Eustatia (Statia), St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua, Guadeloupe 
Each island is so different it is impossible to generalise about this area, but there is something to suit every taste. From the French islands expect French food, chic boutiques and relaxed diving. The Dutch islands got lucky when they handed out the diving - Saba acknowledged as a world-class dive destination, Statia a well kept secret, and St. Maarten a mecca for vacationers. The independent (erstwhile British) islands have stunning bone white beaches interspersed with fascinating historical sites and many wreck dives.
Paperback 320 pages (March 1, 1999); Publisher: World Dive Guide Publications; ISBN: 0944428487

Transport / How do I travel to the island of Saba

All travel to Saba connects in the island of St. Maarten.

 Saba Airport - Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
 SInt Maarten Airport - 

 Winair -  Windward Islands Airways
Flights each day to Saba to Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport. Inter-island flights can be arranged, some are scheduled weekly.

International Carriers to St. Maarten: Air France, Air Transat, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, KLM, US Airways

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights - price comparison possible

Ferry service from St. Maarten is available via "The Edge" (Wednesday through Sunday) departs 9:00 a.m. from Simpson Bay/Pelican Marina

 Map of Saba / Dutch Antilles [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Saba Tourism Official Website
Saba is ideal for the traveler looking for a secluded haven, in peaceful and friendly surroundings. Rising steeply from the azure sea, the tiny island in the Caribbean is a magical experience far away from the cares and worries of today's hurried world

 Government of Saba

 The Bottom - largest settlement on Saba
 Windwardside

 Cave Bay
 Corner Point
 Flat Point
 Fort Bay
 Giles Quarter
 Green Island
 Hell's Gate
 Ladder Point
 Mt. Scenery - highest point of Saba
 Saba Marine Park 
The Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) is a non governmental organisation established in 1987 with a mission to preserve and manage Saba's natural and cultural heritage.
 Spring Bay
 St. John's
 Torrens Bay
 Wells Bay

Cuisine - Saba Cooking Recipes

Most local foods revolve around "stobás" (stews) and are generally served with rice or funchi, a sort of cornmeal dish similar to Italian polenta.

Kabritu Stobá [ White rice or rice with black beans ], Bakiow Stobá, Yambo Stobá [ Antillean gumbo made with plenty of okra. Its appearance is very "lebe lebe" (slimy) ], Karko Stobá [ this dish is prepared with conch and should be familiar to Floridians and seasoned Island hoppers. White rice and fried plantains are the favored accompaniments ], Galiña stobá [ Chicken stew ], Baka Stobá [ this familiar dish, beef stew, is an international favorite with an Antillian twist ].



History of Saba

The island was first colonized in 1640 by the Dutch. Through the 17th and 18th centuries its major industries were sugar and rum, and later fishing. In 1818 the Dutch took possession of Saba.

 Saba's History - see Wikipedia
 Harry L. Johnson Museum, Windwardside
Saba's Harry Luke Johnson museum is located in a 160-year old Saban sea captain's cottage in Windwardside. It stands in the middle of a beautiful meadow, used as a public park for picnics and Sunday croquet games. There is a playground for small children.
The museum interior has retained the furnishings of the Victorian era. There is a small resource center with articles and articles on Saba and a collection of artifacts from the Amerindian archeological sites around the island. Curator Sherrie Peterson will welcome you and explain the exhibits.

Music, Culture & Entertainment

 Music in the Dutch Antilles - see Wikipedia

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directory

 Caribbean Tourism - official web site Caribbean Tourism Organization.

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Famous for its numerous scuba diving venues, lack of commercialism, and relaxing, isolated solitude.
One of the favorite honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean.