Sint Eustatius
Sint Eustatius, more locally known as Statia is an island in the Netherlands Antilles.
Travel to Sint Eustatius & Visa Requirements
The only regular operated service that goes to Statia is the regional airline carrier Winair.
Tours & Getting around Sint Eustatius
Sint Eustatius attractions and sightseeing
Statia was at one point the most important port in the New World. During the 18th century it rose to prominence through a combination of lax Dutch trading controls and the American Revolution. Successive transfers between Dutch, British and French control compelled the once-prosperous merchant community to seek better profits elsewhere, but the archaeological record records their presence. Hence Statia's current motto, "The Historic Gem." Nowadays, the only visible record of it's once-proud presence are the fragments of pottery incorporated into local driveways and crumbling 18th century Caribbean architecture. An archaeological field station run by the Sint Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR) is the only remaining effort to restore the heritage of Statia to American history.
Sint Eustatius city tours
Sint Eustatius souvenirs & shopping
Sint Eustatius Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
Sint Eustatius nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
There's not many places to go on an island less than 30 square miles in area. The largest and longest running industries have been traditionally tourism and port services for the passing oil tankers from nearby Venezuela. The longest running, owner-operated bar is Chuckies. The expatriate community typically restricts itself to this bar as the patron will frequently drink with patrons and keep the bar open until the last customer leaves.
Sint Eustatius cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging
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