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St Eustatius
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Travel Guide
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St Eustatius - information
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Destination Guides > Central America & Caribbean > Caribbean > Saba and St Eustatius > St Eustatius
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Despite a fascinating colonial history, Statia, as everyone knows the little island of
ST EUSTATIUS
, is now a tropical but slightly forlorn outpost of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Once a proud and wealthy "entrepot" or trading post between South America and Europe, the money and people have slipped away, leaving a historical curiosity that makes for an interesting day trip from St Maarten.
As with nearby
Saba
, the main drawback for those contemplating a trip is the expense and awkwardness of getting there. Those who make the effort will find that they have left the tourists behind for a tranquil and friendly spot, with good diving and hiking opportunities.
The Island
Virtually everyone arriving in Statia lands at the
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Airport
, which sits in the centre of the roughly pear-shaped island. A short drive to the southwest is Oranjestad, the capital and only town, while the Quill - a...
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