St. Eustatius
SIZE: 11.8 square miles CURRENCY: US dollar POPULATION: 3,700 LANGUAGE: English and Dutch MAIN CITY: Oranjestad LOCAL BEER: Heineken DISH OF THE DAY: Stewed goat or seafood
t. Eustatius, fondly called Statia, is a quiet haven for visitors wanting to explore and experience the Caribbean the way it used to be. Undiscovered and relatively unknown, one will fi nd this fascinating tiny island a pleasure to explore. Upper Town Oranjestad is littered with a unique variety of historical sites and monuments dating back to the 1700’s. These include a colourful and charming collection of well- preserved typical Statian houses with gingerbread trimmings. A carefully mapped out walking tour covers the Lower Town and Upper Town. This tour features a
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number of noteworthy sites such as the St. Eustatius Historical Museum, Dutch Reformed Church, Fort Oranje, the Honen Dalim Jewish Synagogue and several cobbled stone streets. All of these are testimony to a period in the 1700’s when the island was commonly known as ‘The Golden Rock’.
In St. Eustatius, marine life is protected and managed by
the Statia Marine Park. Diving among pristine reefs, wrecks, walls and abundant sea life remains a favourite pastime for most visitors to the island. The Charlie Brown and the Stenapa man-made reefs are divers’ dreams come true.
It’s the perfect time to come and discover the many hidden treasures of St. Eustatius, the Caribbean’s Hidden Treasure.
St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation Fort Oranje, Oranjestad, St Eustatius, Dutch Caribbean
T: +599 318 2433/2107/3081 E:
info@statiatourism.com W:
www.statiatourism.com What’s hot! Carnival is packed with activities and is celebrated in mid-July lasting for around 10 days ISLAND HIGHLIGHT
St. Eustatius changed hands 22 times between the French, Dutch and English. The Caribbean’s Hidden Treasure is the marketing slogan. Take a hiking expedition to the perfectly formed extinct volcano called the Quill. It’s 2000 feet, with a descent of 270 metres below sea level into a lush tropical rain forest.
Caribbean Challenge: How many times did St. Eustatius change hands between the French, Dutch and English?
INSIDER TIP
“St. Eustatius is an unhurried, undisturbed little island, our people unmatched in hospitality and friendliness. It’s known for its fi rst class diving, snorkelling, bird watching, hiking and deep-sea fi shing.” Charles Lindo M.B.A., Director of Tourism,
St.Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation
St. Kitts Tourism Authority St. Kitts
ISLAND HIGHLIGHT Visitors will feel the island’s history come alive at the 17th Century Brimstone Hill Fortress & National Park - the only man-made UNESCO World Heritage site in the Eastern Caribbean. Towering 800 feet above sea-level, it offers spectacular views over St. Kitts.
Caribbean Challenge: Challenge yourself with St. Kitts newest and extreme watersport of kiteboarding, the latest craze to hit the island’s shores. (
www.stkittskiteboarding.com)
INSIDER TIP “Join the Sport of Kings at St. Kitts newest Beaumont Park horse-race track. It’s a fantastic social event with lots of family fun and every race meet ends with a concert under the stars just across from Mount Liamuiga.” The Hon. Richard ‘Ricky’ Skerritt, Minister of Tourism and International Transport
10 Kensington Court, London W8 5DL T: 020 7376 0881 E:
uk@stkittstourism.kn W:
www.stkittstourism.kn What’s hot! The diversifi ed music of the annual St. Kitts Music Festival in June which celebrated 15 years in 2011
SIZE: 69 square miles CURRENCY: East Caribbean dollar POPULATION: 38,958 (July 2005 estimate) MAIN CITY: Basseterre LOCAL BEER: Carib DISH OF THE DAY: Stewed Saltfi sh with spicy plantains, coconut dumplings and seasoned breadfruit
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nce known as a ‘sugar’ island, St. Kitts is the
oldest colony in the Caribbean, settled by the English and then the French; at one time, simultaneously. Its rich history has left a legacy of historical and cultural attractions just waiting to be discovered from its capital, Basseterre to historic sites such as Brimstone Hill Fortress and island experiences including the unique scenic railway tour. Unspoilt and uncrowded, the island also features spectacular landscapes and a lush rainforest, that offer the perfect backdrop for exhilarating activities such
as hiking, zip-lining or quad- biking with a stunning coastline that lends itself to a range of watersports from diving to sailing. Beach bars and restaurants offer a chance to soak up the local atmosphere where exquisitely prepared food is an experience in itself. Families are key to the St. Kitts tourism product with the expanded ‘Kids r VIPs’
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programme offering a range of activities in an all-island programme that also includes hotel and restaurant offers, while couples are offered a romantic haven for weddings, honeymoons or simply renewing their vows. Accommodation ranges from beautifully renovated old plantation houses, luxury beach resorts, mid-range hotels to guest houses and private villas.
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