St Eustatius travel guide
30 November -0001
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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 "entrepôt" 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.
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 dormant volcano that offers the most dramatic scenery and best hiking on the island - can be seen off to the southeast.
Getting their
Statia is served six times daily by Windward Island Airways (WINAIR) from St. Maarten. Flight time is approximately 20 minutes from St. Maarten.These services allow passengers to make connections in St. Maarten (SXM) with regional and international carriers, including DCA, BWIA, LIAT, KLM, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, US Airways and Air France.There is no scheduled boat or ferry service to Statia. For yachters, anchorage is available at Oranje Bay marina. Prices are based on tonnage.
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