Sint Eustatius (also known as Statia) is a small island south of Sint Maarten. An 18-minute flight took us from a developed Americanized island to one of the most authentic Caribbean spot I have seen in my life. Statia has an area of 32 km square, but most of its area is undeveloped land with two amazing National Parks. With a population of 2500 habitants, it has only one village, no local newspaper and no local radio station! An island totally disconnected from the real world.
Locals are extremely friendly and are more than happy to say hello as you walk or drive down the street. After all, what else is there to do? This is a place where time is a foreign concept and where stress does not exist. |