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ABOUT ST EUSTATIUS: St. Eustatius, sometimes known as Statia, is a quiet small island popular with eco tourists and divers seeking with the many undisturbed dive sites. Hikers and nature lovers can enjoy the abundance of natural resources available on the island. One of the main attractions is The Quill, a 1940 foot extinct volcano. It provides a variety of tropical plants and flowers, 54 species of birds all tucked within a lush rainforest. Hiking trails take you on exhilarating hikes with incredible views of neighboring islands of St. Kitts, Nevis, Saba and St. Maarten.

There are small and medium sized inns and guesthouses, many dive and eco-related, offering affordable accommodation and friendly service. For nature lovers, hikers and divers, St. Eustatius continues to be the best kept secret of the Caribbean.

The island is peaceful and relaxing if your looking for a bustling nightlife your not going to get it, other than live bands playing at the hotels. The island does come alive every year in July and early August, for carnival visitors go to soak up the culture, food, and people.

PLACES TO VISIT IN ST EUSTASIUS

The Quill: an extinct volcano with a rain forest in its crater and fantastic views

Crooks Castle beach: popular with snorkelers

Corre Corre Bay :a 30 minute hike to the Atlantic coast. .

FAST FACTS

CAPITAL: Oranjestad (Orangetown)

ISLAND SIZE: 5 miles long and 2 miles wide; 11.8 square miles.

POPULATION: 2,100

AIRPORT: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Airport

ELECTRICITY: 110 volts

CURRENCY: Netherlands Antilles guilder.

LANGUAGE: Dutch is the official language, but English is widely spoken

COUNTRY CODE: 599

TOURIST INFORMATION Click on the links to find out more about services and activities in St. Eustatius .

St. Eustatius Hotel & Tourism Association: Phone: (599) 31-82236 .

St. Eustatius Tourist Bureau: Address: Oranjestad, St. Eustatius, N.A. Phone: 011-599-3-82433 Fax: 011-599-3-82433 .

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