SABA, “THE UNSPOILED QUEEN”
BY CLAY LARROY
When you choose to travel, whether it
is for business or pleasure, it is important to plan your trip well before
hand. Here are some tips to help you. Don't be afraid to cash in your airline
miles. Many travelers let their miles accumulate and never bother using them.
Reap the rewards of your traveling and spend the miles you've earned! Miles
have expiration dates, so be sure to use them before they expire. Travelling to
the Caribbean is a great way to use your airline miles. When you need to
plan a vacation contact me!
Things to see and do in Saba
Climbers paradise
Climb up one of the island's many outcrops as recommended by the
Saba Conservation Foundation. With it's volcanic terrain and unique geology,
Saba is something of a climbers paradise, with a wealth of dramatic drop-offs
and boulders to keep even the most hardened adrenaline junky amused.
Fort
Bay
Visit the rocky beach at Fort Bay, where a dramatic steep climb of
800 steps has been carved out of the rock. En route to the summit walkers will
pass the island's four villages, which are mere clusters of ornate timber
cottages perching on the flanks of the mountain.
Harry L Johnson Memorial Museum
Take in the Harry L Johnson Memorial Museum in Windwardside, the
restored home of a Dutch sea captain. Windwardside also contains the tourist
office, the island's two largest guest houses and most of its shops.
Hiking
trails
Get active and head up one of the many marked hiking trails that
lead up to Mount Scenery, from where you can take in the stunning views.
Although some of the more difficult trails require a guide, many of the easier
routes will take you through Saba's lush rain forest, tidepools and fascinating
historic ruins.
Hilltop spa retreat
Relax at the island's hilltop spa retreat, where you can indulge
in a treatment or meditate with a spot of yoga.
Marine
life
Experience
the stunning marine life along Saba's craggy coastline. Although Saba has no
beaches, the waters around the island have been declared a protected marine
park in recognition of the unique opportunities for wall diving. Giant sea turtles
and humpback whales are seasonal visitors.
The
Bottom
Visit the
island's capital, The Bottom, where the Artisan Foundation exhibits early
examples of 'Saba lace': intricate embroidery on linen that resembles lace.
Climate
Best
Time To Visit
Hot,
but tempered by cooling trade winds. The annual mean temperature is 27°C
(80°F), varying by no more than two or three degrees throughout the year;
average rainfall is 1,667mm. The temperature can drop to 16°C (60°F) on winter
evenings. When climbing Mount Scenery, the temperature will drop by
approximately 0.2°C (0.4°F) for each 100m (330ft) gained in altitude.
Required
Clothing
Lightweights and cottons
are worn throughout the year. Umbrellas or light waterproofs are needed for the
rainy season.
REFERENCE SITES
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