Saba

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Saba has a few small hotels and less than a dozen restaurants. Visitors are captured instantly by its curious charm. Though Dutch, Saba changed flags a dozen times in its history. Saba, one solid mountain, has one road (called The Road) to its capital, The Bottom. Over a thousand stone steps (The Ladder) climb to the crest of Mt. Scenery and descend to Ladder Bay where divers take the plunge to 29 designated dive sites where grey sands cast eerie shadows on marine life. Outer Limits, a mountaintop shooting up from 2,800 feet of water, is spectacular. Hikers praise the trails and the island's all-around natural beauty. History buffs praise the quaint museum. Handicraft collectors like the intricate threadwork called Saba lace.

The barely 1,600 plus residents of Saba, mostly of African and Welsh lineage, reside in one of the four small towns which dot the side of Mt. Scenery. Simple white cottages with red tile roofs and large porches permeate the villages, and all offer a few inns and hotels, some condo clusters and cottages to rent. Although, Saba is only a short 15-minute flight from St. Maarten, it's rough terrain and lack of beaches has insulated it from the rush of heavy tourism.

Saba appeals mainly to scuba divers, hikers and naturalists in search of peace and tranquility. Take a tour of the island by taxi, hike up Mount Scenery if you dare, go diving or snorkeling or just sit in the sun and enjoy the refreshing island breezes. You may also want to check out the Breadfruit Art Gallery which exhibits local artist's work with many works for sale. In late July, enjoy Saba's Carnival festival, a week long celebration of dancing, music, parades and competitions, offering visitors a taste of Saban culture, art and flair. It certainly is the most festive time of year when this sleepy little island seems to come alive.