Travel information about the Dutch Carribean

1. Six Island Paradise of Dutch Caribbean
The Netherlands, Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles comprise the Kingdom of
Netherlands. The Netherlands is located in Europe while Aruba and Netherlands Antilles are
located in the Caribbean Sea and are jointly referred as “The Dutch Caribbean.” The Dutch
Caribbean is a six island paradise of lush green forests and snow white beaches. Whether
you would go hiking, snorkelling, surfing, or simply soaking under the sun, the Dutch
Caribbean got what it takes to give you a vacation to remember.
The SSS Islands (Sint Eustatius, Saba & Sint Maarten)
6. Sint Eustatius
Sint Eustatius, also known as Statia to its locals is the perfect spot where one can escape
the crowd and find peace while enjoying the great waterfront views. St. Eustatius is
unaffected by regional tourism trends and it’s not the typical Caribbean, it’s the Caribbean 30
years ago. The Golden Rock, as the island is known, hails The Quill, a long extinct crater
604m in height. Sint Eustatius raves about having clean, unhurried and unspoiled
environment. Hiking, diving in wrecks and sightseeing are the common activities for tourists
here.
Sint Estatius

2. 5. Saba
Saba is a small island so it wouldn’t be surprising to know that there are only a dozen or so
restaurants to choose from. But due to the great variety of selections, one will not get bored
easily. The highest peak in the Kingdom of Netherlands is actually located on a faraway
tropical island. In the heart of Saba you’ll find Mt. Scenery, rising at 877m. Saba lacks sandy
beaches but it attracts tourists for its diverse ecosystem and its warm people, saying that the
regular crowd knows how to throw a party is an understatement.
Saba

3. 4. Sint Maarten
Two sovereign European countries, the Netherlands and France, share this Caribbean
Island. Also known as St. Martin, it has been one of the leading Caribbean destinations for
decades. Hotels, restaurants, casinos, nightlife, bars, water sports and shopping
opportunities are literally everywhere. The coast of St. Maarten has a large number of bays,
lagoons, sand banks and sandy beaches. Divers will be thrilled by the underwater landscape
and sun seekers would enjoy soaking in the Sint Maarten waters.
The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa in Sint Maarten

4. ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao)
3. Bonaire
Bonaire’s official nickname is Diver’s Paradise. For the past 20 years, The Readers’ Choice
Awards in Scuba Diving magazine have designated Bonaire as the No. 1 shore diving
destination for the region. The Bonaire Marine Park contains 89 official dive sites and
experienced divers can take advantage of easy shore diving in this paradise. Bonaire lacks
sandy beaches so other activities here include kite surfing, windsurfing and snorkelling.
Foodies may rejoice as well as Bonaire also offers refined seafood experience.
Snorkeling in Bonaire

5. 2. Curacao
Located only 12 degrees north of the equator, Curacao is a tropical paradise in more ways
than one. From old ports to plantation houses to museums and animal farms, Curacao offers
a lot of sightseeing activities. Naturally, the island boasts plenty of marvelous beaches. With
sugar-fine sands and clear waters, they’re perfect for kids. Willemstad, the capital city is also
famous among tourists. Its charming pastel buildings earned a recognition as a UNESCO
World Heritage City. If you want to swim with the dolphins, feed turtles and sharks, watch a
parade of flamingos and stroll aimlessly at the fine beaches, then Curacao is the place to be.
Willemstad, Curacao

6. 1.Aruba
Along with Bonaire and Curacao, Aruba is located off the coast of Venezuela. Aruba is
known for its white, sandy beaches, high rise hotels and its charming people. Its locals’
mañana ways of living blend with all the comforts of island vibes, making you relaxed and at
ease. In Aruba, you can tour around the island with an air conditioned bus or a more
adventurous 4x4 guided off-road tour, or at your own pace with a rented vehicle. There are
also a lot of sailing cruises to choose from. Partygoers would love the Bar Hopping party
buses where they can dance the night away. Divers would also enjoy the Antilla Wreck, the
largest wreck in Southern Caribbean.
Aruba

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