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Whether you arrive to Saba by ferry or by plane, you will immediately discover the advantages of a small island's lifestyle: No hassle at emigration, no queues, and within minutes you are on the famous road that could never be built, but was thanks to clever Saba people. And if there is a car parked along the narrow but good road - because the steep mountains don't allow for a parking place -, drivers will politely stop to let an incoming car pass. No one gets impatient or wants to rush: After all, there are no traffic jams on Saba, and you have all the time of the world to discover this beautiful, small jewel rising out of the Caribbean Sea. |
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Next, you will be amazed by the clean, neat white gingerbread cottages and houses, with their shining red roofs and surrounded by tropical gardens. People in Saba still hardly lock their houses: Crimes are the exception. And anyhow, everybody knows everybody ,so where would a thief run, with only one harbor and a tiny airport! So don't be surprised if you see hitchhikers: They have nothing to fear, and you can be sure that a nice Saban will quickly pick you up. |
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If you walk for a while through the charming little towns of Windwardside and The Bottom, just say hello to everybody you pass by. Soon, everybody will know you on the island. Later, you will meet the same people at the island's hangouts and quickly getting into a conversation. In a short time, you will know everything about places to visit, special events on the island or where to go for happy hour! On top, this is a place where you can take your children:Here they can enjoy nature in a healthy community.
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Around half of Saba's population is from Dutch, Scottish, English and Irish descent. Other inhabitants come from surrounding Caribbean island or even South- and Central America, especially Colombia. It seems that all brought the best of their heritage to Saba: Especially the talent to work and organize life under sometimes difficult conditions, considering the local topography. Sabans can live without the newest car, without huge supermarkets or shopping malls. They take advantage of what their nature gives them, and for everything else... well, they patiently wait for the ferry to bring it over from St. Martin. |
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If you visit Saba, be prepared to enjoy the friendliness of its people, the beauty of its environment and the absence of "civilization" noise and hassle. Anyone coming to Saba from a crowded big city will enjoy the great opportunity to forget about every days trouble and rejoice in Saba's tranquil lifestyle. Nothing better than a dive through the quite sea, a hike through the rain forest and a drink on a Saba house terrace under the stars to find inner peace and balance. And while frogs and crickets will induce you into a healthy sleep, you may realize that we actually don't need much more to be happy. Saba is sooo nice! |
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