Although St Eustatius is the official title of this small Dutch Caribbean island it is known affectionately by locals and visitors alike as Statia. Satia is located in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies and was once one of the most important trading islands in this part of the Caribbean.
Statia is an attractive island, with many of the locals engaged in farming the eight square miles that the island covers. An additional source of island income is, of course, from tourism. The tourist trade revolves around budget accommodation, hiking, exploring the old Dutch forts that are located on the island, and the great scuba diving, which is available in and around some of the one hundred or so offshore wrecks. Statia is also a good destination if you want to mix an activity holiday with a beach holiday. The favourite beach for holidaymakers and local alike is Oranje beach.
Statia is the home of a dormant volcano known as The Quill and the capital of the island is Oranjestad.
Dutch and English are spoken on the island but most people are able to communicate in English. The official currency is the Netherlands Antilles Gilder, although the United States Dollar is accepted in most places.
Getting around the island is easy. You can hire either a car or a bicycle or take a taxi-cab.
The best way to get to Statia is by air to its own airport, the F.D. Roosevelt Airport.
Although Statia is not one of the better known of the Caribbean islands it does have its own distinctive ambience and geography. It is one of the quieter, more friendly of the Caribbean islands but is also able to provide great eco-tourist activities together with the opportunity to chill out on the beach for a day or two if that is what you want from your vacation experience. Either way, Statia is a great Caribbean vacation destination.
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