Saba

Though just five square miles (13km²),, besides unspoiled nature & charming small hotels, the Dutch Caribbean's smallest island has spectacular scuba (especially wall diving), a vibrant, friendly community; and is known for its lacemaking. A chillout gem!

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7 cool places to see and things to do on Saba

Richie Diesterheft Never heard of it? You´re far from alone – last year just 5,700 flights – by one of the Caribbean´s lowest arrivals figures – landed on its third smallest island (just five square miles/13 sq. kilometers sitting on an dormant volcano Mount Scenery, with a population of just under 2,000). But those in the know realize that the self-styled "unspoiled queen," part of the Caribbean Netherlands (along with Bonaire and Sint Eustatius, aka Statia) and first settled in the 1640s,…

A Saba video overview

Here's a well done video that nicely sums up this small but sweet member of the Netherlands Antilles!

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Dave Acton December 21, 2024 at 12:10pm

Just a week ago, the London Telegraph pegged Saba as one of its 10 under-the-radar gems: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/caribbean/under-the...

10 under-the-radar corners of the Caribbean to discover

These undiscovered islands have all the beauty of the region’s most popular destinations – without any of the crowds
José Balido September 26, 2024 at 12:09pm

Lonely Planet lays it out pretty well: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/first-time-guide-saba

A first-time guide to Saba

All you need to know about visiting this tiny Caribbean island.
Max Pesling February 29, 2024 at 6:58pm

I just learned about Saba reading this article. Sounds very appealing! https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-to-escape-the-crowds-in-the-carib...

How to Venture off the Tourist Trail in the Caribbean

Step away from the cruise port and explore these fascinating islands more intimately.
Helen Brown November 26, 2022 at 12:22pm

I've been following travel journo Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon for some time now because of her deep knowledge of the Caribbean and her fine writing, and just recently came across this nice little meditation of hers from Saba:
https://www.caribjournal.com/2015/11/25/saba-is-a-beautiful-place-t...

“Saba Is a Beautiful Place to Do Nothing” - Caribbean Journal

“Saba is a beautiful place to do nothing,” the local I’d met earlier that day told me.
David Paul Appell March 13, 2022 at 12:12pm

I have a soft spot for the Netherlands Antilles, and a mutual friend recently sent me this link about Saba from Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, a Caribbean travel-media vet I've met several times over the years. Good stuff! https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/a-different-kind-of-caribb...

A Different Kind of Caribbean Awaits in Saba

Tiny but undeterred, The Unspoiled Queen emerges as an ideal destination for travelers who seek peace and adventure. The post A Different Kind of Car…

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7 cool places to see and things to do on Saba

A Saba video overview

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