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  1. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Cruise or independent islands and ferries?

    by mgtraveler 29 May 2012

    Go the independent travel option. You will feel like you've experienced the place much more than when you wash up shore with thousands…

  2. Spellmistress avatar

    RE: How fast do you read?

    by Spellmistress 21 May 2012

    I would discount the Chatham. It's just *grand.* Depends on what you want. Are you going upstairs in F&B for fancy food, or downstairs…

  3. njlinn avatar

    RE: Language Schools in Sana'a/ General Situation

    by njlinn 18 May 2012

    I don't know for sure...the rumors I've heard were that it was Saba, but again that's just a rumor. I got my visa through the company…

  4. clarkcoan avatar

    Re: One beach?

    by clarkcoan 10 April 2012

    Saba now has an artificial beach: Cove Bay Beach. They shipped in white sand.

  5. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Help me plan my trip!!!

    by mgtraveler 04 April 2012

    IslandDiva, I was going to say exactly the same thing! I think those two islands offer perhaps the best diving in all the Caribbean and…

  6. IslandDiva avatar

    RE: Help me plan my trip!!!

    by IslandDiva 04 April 2012

    Dominica or Saba?

  7. itchyfeet38 avatar

    Re: Are there many villages & towns to stay from north Kenya to Uganda border?

    by itchyfeet38 13 March 2012

    Coming from Moyale, Marsabit is said to be worth a stop. The national park is supposed to be very special. Further down you have more…

  8. arifhadianto avatar

    RE: Snorkelling/diving in Saba, Sarawak or Kalimantan

    by arifhadianto 05 March 2012

    lucy, I recommend for diving in maratua, near the derawan island, and other islands : Sangalaki and Kakaban. Maratua: good spot for divi…

  9. reefgarden avatar

    RE: Snorkelling/diving in Saba, Sarawak or Kalimantan

    by reefgarden 28 February 2012

    Hi you might want to consider to dive in Miri? The diving season starts on March-October. Divers, from beginners to those who have dived…

  10. bendejo avatar

    RE: Snorkelling/diving in Saba, Sarawak or Kalimantan

    by bendejo 28 February 2012

    I was in Derawan a few years ago. I met a European family that chartered a boat from Tarakan, cost around $US100. As it was five passenger…

  11. higgs_bossom avatar

    RE: Spectacular Diving on a Budget: Where to Next?

    by higgs_bossom 26 February 2012

    Bonaire. Cozumel. My favorite place in the Caribbean is Saba.

  12. huluman avatar

    RE: Snorkelling/diving in Saba, Sarawak or Kalimantan

    by huluman 25 February 2012

    If you want to diving Snorklling in Derwan island is Very nice, over there there is 4 Island you can find

  13. lucylucylucy avatar

    Snorkelling/diving in Saba, Sarawak or Kalimantan

    by lucylucylucy 25 February 2012

    Any suggestions on the next best snorkelling/diving spots after Sipadan (which we've been to before and have booked again) and Layang…

  14. uulu10 avatar

    Re: What to see in Bandar?

    by uulu10 17 February 2012

    Friendly people, that's all. *gg* There is not so much to do in Brunei. In my mind, it is nice to stroll around a few hours in Bandar…

  15. Blueskyyonder avatar

    Puerto Rico v St Lucia

    by Blueskyyonder 13 February 2012

    Hello everyone, I've had a look around the forum and seen lots of really helpful answers so am hoping some of you can help me. We're…

  16. Iolar avatar

    RE: Stockpiling for the apocalypse.

    by Iolar 03 February 2012

    I think Saba is good for big groups.

  17. shilgia avatar

    RE: Country names

    by shilgia 03 February 2012

    #23 -- I didn't know that about the UN, interesting. And [here is a page|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_member_state_territories_and_…

  18. shilgia avatar

    RE: Country names

    by shilgia 03 February 2012

    > And I learned a minute ago that the Netherlands is apparently officially just Niederland, with Dutch economy. Well, first of all it's…

  19. windblowner avatar

    RE: Airports that are worth visiting due to the scenery alone

    by windblowner 11 December 2011

    My favorite airport in the Caribbean is Yrausquin on the Dutch island of Saba. Aside from being absurdly tiny, planes going in and out…

  20. jungle3518 avatar

    RE: Caribbean inter-island transportation

    by jungle3518 23 November 2011

    YO! i disagree stongly with those combinations, lol 1) St. john, virgin gorda, anegada (USVI,BVI) 2) Exumas, Bahamas 3) St. Martin, Ang…

  21. IslandDiva avatar

    Re: Caribbean inter-island transportation

    by IslandDiva 23 November 2011

    read back into the board, this question gets asked all of the time and you will find a list of the limited ferry options for the most…

  22. NanaimoJim avatar

    Re: 10-14 days in Malaysia

    by NanaimoJim 21 November 2011

    Good Morning Mon, Because the east coast of Malaysia and Saba/ Sarawak are in the throws of Monsoon season at that time of year I suggest…

  23. RANGER22 avatar

    RE: good guest house near airport

    by RANGER22 16 November 2011

    Unfortunately... unless you are able to find a good deal at the Sonesta Maho...options are expensive in St. Maarten. My recommendation…

  24. rkthd avatar

    Re: saba & statia compared to grenadines?

    by rkthd 13 November 2011

    Finally going to arrive on Saba and Statia mid November. Now I need recommendations for hotel/guest house. I am not diving and not looking…

  25. rkthd avatar

    good guest house near airport

    by rkthd 13 November 2011

    I'm going to be in St. Martin/Marteen late November mainly for the purpose of getting to Saba and St. Eustatius. Thus, I want to be close…

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