The Caribbean's Best Kept Secret
It's the island that even some of the most seasoned travellers have never visited and even more don't even know it exists.
Saba [Say-ba] is the smallest Dutch territory in the world and covers a mere 13 square kilometers, which is largely taken up by a potentially active volcano called Mount Scenery.
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| Saba via oceanhomemag.com |
Once seen, one can understand why the island is affectionately known as 'The Unspoiled Queen' as it can be best described as 'postcard Caribbean' for as the nickname suggests, unlike many of the more developed islands, Saba is a vision of traditional Caribbean vistas with a beauty that shows both above and below the waterline.
Reasons to go? For the eco-tourism, hiking, scuba diving and distinct lack of commercialism. Perfect for nature lovers, honeymooners or any traveller looking for a truly remote definition of relaxation that's away from the noisy bustle that can come with more urbanized territories. The edges of Saba is mostly rocky cliffside so there are no beaches save for one small stretch of white sand. Saba is quiet but certainly not without a unique rhythm characteristic of Caribbean islands.
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| View from Queen's Garden Resort in Saba |
The best time to visit to experience the height of activity would be during the high travel season between December-May where you can take in the Saba Day long weekend or book your trip during carnival time, which can fall in either July or August.
To get to the Caribbean's most forgotten island, the options are a 12 minute flight from St. Maarten or a 2 hour trip across on the ferry and though there is one road visitors are advised to leave the driving up to the locals as navigating can be tricky.
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| Capital of Saba 'The Bottom' |
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