Tourism News
All the latest tourism news from Saba.

Saba Featured in Wall Street Journal
January 7, 2009 - Editor Jessica Marmor on what to do, where to stay and where to eat on this tiny Caribbean island. More>>.

Shearwater Resort replaces Willard's
December 9, 2009 - A very promising future is in store for Shearwater Resort, the new name of the property formerly known as Willard's. More>>.

The Edge to resume regular schedule
November 8, 2009 - The Edge ferry is expected to return to its regular schedule Wednesday to Sunday starting Nov 11th, next week Wednesday. More details at www.stmaarten-activities.com.

2009 Saba Hells Gate Triathlon
October 19, 2009 - 2009 Saba Hells Gate Triathlon will take place on Sunday 6th December 2009. More>>.

Sea Dream port calls to Saba
October 15, 2009 - Sea Dream port calls to Saba for the 2009/2010 Tourist Season. More>>

Shearwater Resort
October 14, 2009 - Shearwater Resort" to open in December of 2009. More>>

Gate House receives 8th Wine Spectator Award
October 2, 2009 - Lyliane and Michel Job are modest about this year's unprecedented eighth recognition from the most prestigious wine magazine, Wine Spectator. More>>

Scout's Place 6th annual Saba Idol Competition
September 12, 2009 - Scout's Place will host the 6th annual Saba Idol Competition, starting Friday 11, 2009. As every year the contestants have to qualify over a period of 8 weeks (3x2 songs and one additional performance) for the Semi Finals and finals in November.

This is an exiting event which is integrated in the weekly Sabaoke night. Local and St. Maarten companies as Netco, Holland House, Lizzy's Beach Bar, Satel N.V., Queens garden Resort, Johnson Travel, Dawn 2 & the high-speed ferry Edge 2 and of course Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel are again generous sponsors of the event. A weekly ham-it-up prize will be given to all brave singers who can "get-the-crowd-going". This is a must see event on Saba and you heartily invited to join Saban's and other locals, as well as divers and tourist alike to have a fun night out with the best live entertainment on the island. Of course there are also specials served, great cocktails and lots of other spirits & beverages on sale. Be surprised: www.scoutsplace.com.

The Edge revised schedule
September 8, 2009 - During the month of September the "Edge" ferry will be running on its low season schedule to Saba, The Edge will only call on Saba on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The regular service is expected to resume in October.

Exceptional Rates at Queen's Gardens Resort, August 2009
July 24, 2009 - USD $175 per night, inclusive of tax and service charge. More>>

Dawn II Will NOT Be Traveling July 23rd through July 30th
Due to Haul Out
Saturday, August 1st, 2009 Dawn II will travel from Sint Maarten to Saba ONLY

Normal Schedule Shall Resume on Tuesday August 4th, 2009

We apologize for this inconvenience.

Please note, the office shall remain open Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm
Saba C-Transport, N.V.
P.O. Box 46
The Bottom
Saba, Netherlands Antilles
+599-416-2299 Office/Fax
+599-416-6051 Cellular
www.sabactransport.com

Please CONFIRM all reservations 24 hours ahead of travel time.

Saba's airport runway a possible tourist destination
May 27, 2009 - Schloffer said that he met representatives from St. Maarten tourism industry at ITB (International Tourism Bourse) in Berlin earlier this year and made arrangements with them to attend St. Maarten's regional hospitality trade show, SMART. cameras. More>>.

Scout's Place Summer Specials
April 17, 2009 - Again, a great summer special from Scout's Place for this year's low season; stay 7, pay 5, and stay 14 and pay 10 nights (all categories)is a great incentive for all who want to came to Saba and have a good time diving and relaxing AND saving too.

Furthermore our restaurant surprises with a new, healthy and reasonably priced menu and some attractions you should look at:

1. Student discount - 15% - (all drinks and food)
2. Tuesdays & Thursdays "Chicken night" 12.-$
3. Fridays "Fish & Chips" $12 & the famous "Sabaoke night" till late
4. Saturdays "Grill night" $15 (choose your self and we will grill it for you, great sides too) & the new "Saturday - Nightlife" events (schedule will be published on the website).
5. Tuesday - Saturday "2-4-1-"Happy hour" (most beers & mixed drinks) from 5.00pm-6.00pm. Cocktail every day/night: with "Cocktails on demand" (just ask the bartender)
6. Check out the new styled "le petit lounge" w/ snacks for sunset. Great place to sit with friends, chat and chill out while watching over the ocean and the village.
Contact info@scoutsplace.com -- www.scoutsplace.com.

Saba Featured in Travel Weekly!
April 6, 2009 - High-altitude island of Saba maintains a low profile... More>>

Get Better At It! - Handler Photo Workshop - This Summer with Sea Saba and Juliana's Hotel
February 6, 2009 - As divers, we all love looking at fabulous photos. With the digital age, more divers are getting decent photos with their point-and-shoot cameras. More>>.

Chantalle Pierre employee of the year at Scout's Place
January 10, 2009 - Chantalle Pierre has been recognized as employee of the year 2008 by Scout's Place owner/operators Wolfgang and Barbara Tooten. More>>.

"The World" makes its inaugural visit to Saba
January 6, 2009 - The tourist office had it's initial contact with the ship's head office in Miramar Florida about a year and a half ago, and "The World" finally made it's inaugural visit to Saba on January 6th. The World is a floating residential community owned by its residents. The residents, currently from 40 different countries, live on board as the ship slowly circumnavigates the globe.

Of the 157 residents and guests on board approximately 90 came ashore on Saba to sightsee, dive and do some hiking. The Executive Council, harbor officials and Director of Tourism took the opportunity to visit the ship and officially welcome them to Saba. The feedback from the guests who visited the island was positive and they hoped they would return to the island some day for a longer visit. The ship departed the same evening for St. Croix.

Wi-Fi now available throughout Saba
January 5, 2009 - Saba now has island-wide Wi-Fi internet access. Local provider Saba Telephone Company - SATEL - is offering three pre-paid cards - US$5 (one hour), US$15 (ten hours) and US$45 (50 hours). Cards can be purchased in Windwardside at Unique Store and Saba's Treasure and in The Bottom - at the Satel NV office.

Sarah Mauthe is Idol 2008
December 5, 2008 - Third semester med student Sarah Mauthe from Canada won the sing-off for this year's Saba Idol contest in front of a packed house on Friday night November, 21 at Scout's Place. More>>.

Greetings all from The Unspoiled Queen
October 26, 2008 - All businesses at the Fort Bay Harbour are up and running no boats were damaged or lost before, during or after the passing of Hurricane Omar. More>>

Pop's Place re-opened
October 4, 2008 - Sunday afternoon many gathered at the Fort Bay harbor to witness the grand re-opening of Pop's Place. The establishment has undergone a total upgrade and many that were present were very surprised to see what and how the entire building has been upgraded. More>>

New book on cruising to include Saba
September 28, 2008 - A new publication for tourists cruising the Northern Lesser Antilles will feature Saba, along with other islands. More>>

Saba celebrates tourism with new materials, essay contest
September 27, 2008 - "It's the island's uniqueness that is its main attraction," says Head of Tourism Glenn Holm. Holm is convinced this quality will continue to bring in tourists regardless of current economic uncertainties. More>>

Sea & Learn
September 20, 2008 - Whether your reason to visit Saba is hiking, diving or just relaxing, Sea & Learn is a great opportunity for visitors and locals alike to enjoy their day on Saba. Throughout the entire month of October a variety of naturalists, scientists and academics in fields ranging from turtles and dolphins to bats and orchids provide casual but informative multi-media presentations. In addition to nightly presentations, you are invited to join field/research projects or assist in nature surveys conducted throughout the event. For more information on events and scheduling, please visit the Sea & Learn website at seaandlearn.org..

Rate Increase Notice - Dawn II Saba Ferry
July 21, 2008 - Dear Valued Customers, It is with much regret that I inform you of the attached rate increases. More>>

New Tropics Café Website
July 11, 2008 - Tropics Café now has its very own website; please check it out at www.sabatropics.com. Hoping to see you at Tropics Café soon!

Euro 2008 Live!
June 9, 2008 - Far away from home on a great dive trip to Saba or just someone who likes football? Don't miss a minute of your favorite team playing the European Championship and see it always live at Scout's Place on the big screen.

Enjoy "football snacks", draft beer and a great atmosphere with friends and fellow divers, dive instructors and other fans. We show them all .......till the bitter end ;-)
www.scoutsplace.com.

Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel launch new website
April 17, 2008 - Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel, Bar & Restaurant proudly announces the launch of its brand new website. The professional and locally built website was put together by Saba's own Jumbie Design. It offers a wide range of information about Saba's award winning dive center "Saba Divers" and shows all you need to know about Scout's Place Hotel, Saba's hiking trails, dive sites and things to do on Saba while you are here enjoying a great nature vacation on our lovely island. It also has some great pictures, is easy to navigate and has lots of fun stuff too. So the best you can do is browse through it yourself. Great information and lots of fun. We are happy to receive your feedback :-)

www.sabadivers.com or www.scoutsplace.com.
For feedback and booking email to: info@scoutsplace.com

Press Release: WINAIR Revises Fuel Surcharge
April 23, 2008 Windward Island Airways international N.V. (WINAIR) announces a rise in their fuel Surcharge of US$ 2.50 per one-way. This rise is due directly to the current market level of rising fuel prices, as provided to Winair. More>>

Innovative Chefs at Scout's Place create ethnic buffets, reinvent menu
April 17, 2008 - Chefs Tjeerd (T.J.) Abma and Norbert Schippers of Scout's Place Restaurant put together two unique dining experiences when they created appealing menus for new ethnic buffets: one Indian and one Mexican. The special all-you-can eat for under $20 buffet takes place every other week and rotates between Indian and Mexican dishes. More>>

Juliana's Specials
April 16, 2008 - Buddy ½ Price
Planning to travel to Saba during August 15th and September 30th, then take advantage of Juliana's Hotel and Sea Saba Dive Center's special dive package where your Buddy can stay and dive at 1/2 price. More>>

Super Quadruple Saba Special
Save up to $1000.00 and travel to Saba with a group of 4 friends, take advantage of Juliana's Hotel and Sea Saba Dive Center's "Super Quadruple Special"! More>>

Saba listed Top 10 Caribbean islands to unwind in 2008
January 25, 2008 - Saba listed in Travel + Leisure's 10 top Caribbean islands. More>>

Scout's Place Rainforest Weddings!
January 5, 2008 - Getting married on Saba? No problem. Besides the many possibilities you have on Saba already there is a new and unique addition to it: "Scout's Place Rainforest Weddings"! Barbara from Scout's Place has created a beautiful location and package for weddings in the rainforest. A unique and magical place, a short hike from the mountain road and you reach a beautiful and romantic spot set with a gazebo and tree benches, heart shaped table and your personalized wedding package can include: photographer, wedding cake, witnesses, paperwork and license fees, wedding dinner for the whole party and accommodation on Saba. Hotel room or cottage, you decide. Our last two wedding couples in December 2007 loved it to death ;-)

Get your information for a real unique and relaxing wedding on Saba by contacting the wedding planner: barbara@scoutsplace.com. You will love it too!

Chulani Levenstone awarded "The Gold Record Award"
January 5, 2008 - Chulani Levenstone from Saba was the first person awarded the new award "The Gold Record Award" for outstanding achievement while entertaining and performing at Scout's Place Hotel, Bar & Restaurant. More>>

The Dawn II Ferry service is back
December 10, 2007 - The Dawn II Ferry service is back to its regular schedule as of December 11, 2007. More>>

Bethany Pedigo wins the Saba Idol Competition 2007 @ Scout's Place
November 30, 2007 - The 4th annual Saba Idol competition, which is held yearly at Scout's Place for 10 weeks from September to November was again a great success. More>>

US Consul General thanks Saba Conservation Foundation
November 17, 2007 - bron Dave Levenstone/Saba News Agency : On Wednesday afternoon the American Consul General stationed on Curacao Mr. Timothy J. Dunn while visiting the island of Saba made a specialpresentation to the the Manager of the Saba Marine Park and the Saba ConservationFoundation, Mr. Jan den Dulk at the Government Administration Building. The special presentation was done in the form of a plaque and it read as follows:Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Mr. Jan den Dulk and the Saba ConservationFoundation in recognition of your efforts and assistance in helping American citizens and their families. Thank you for your leadership and dedication. The Consul General said that seeing that he was on the island he felt it a must tothank the Saba Marine Park for their assistance with the search for the two American citizens that went missing on the island.

Saba Idol returns
August 30, 2007 - Scout's Place Hotel, Bar & Restaurant proudly presents the 4th annual Saba Idol competition.

On Friday September 14 the fun starts until the finals in November. As always there are great prices to win.....come and get them! Become a "Rock Star on Saba", or just come to have fun with your friends and family.

Scout's Place Sabaoke night is an amazing event every Friday night starting at 8.00pm. Locals, tourist, Dive instructors & divers among others meet at the bar and enjoy themselves. Always the best singers, always the best party on the island. So sit back, relax and fasten your seat belt if it is again time to say: "welcome to Sabaoke night". More than 7000 songs to choose from. www.scoutsplace.com

"Change is in the Air" - El Momo goes 100% smoke-free
July 31, 2007 - El Momo will become the first 100% smoke-free hotel on Saba. El Momo is dedicated to provide a clean, comfortable and relaxing environment for its guests. The hotel's new policy is a result from guests expressing a clear demand for a healthy, smoke-free hotel experience. Introducing a smoke-free policy is a natural evolution for the hotel which also follows an eco-friendly philosophy. Our goal is to provide a place where guests can relax and restore their mind, body and spirit in a healthy way. At El Momo we strive that our guests walk out feeling better than they did when they arrived.

Industry research, as well as our own experience, confirmed a clear consumer demand for a clean, smoke free hotel environment. El Momo's staff will benefit enormously from this effort to improve the quality of life rather than being required to enter smoke-filled rooms, experiencing holey sheets, burned matresses, stinky ashtrays, smelly rooms, curtains and walls. No employees should be required to risk their good health for the sake of their jobs. Secondhand smoke toxins and residue can stay in fabrics anywhere from a couple of hours to a couple of months after initial exposure, even after they have been washed.

Like the airlines, we hope it will one day be possible for all hotels to be smoke-free. We felt it was not enough to simply limit the number of smoking rooms, or designate smoking areas. We believe the best experience for our guests is a hotel that is completely smoke-free. The new policy will be active from January 1st 2008. El Momo website

Julianas Hotel - Super Single Saba Special!
July 31, 2007 - 7 Nights 11 Dives $934.00, 6 Nights 9 dives $774.00 & 5 Nights 7 dives $614.00 and it's a perfect time to enhance your diving skills. More>>

Scout's Place & Saba Divers offer amazing summer special
July 25, 2007 - Scout's Place & Saba Divers offer an amazing summer special until October 31, 2007: Pay five nights & stay seven or pay ten nights & stay fourteen. If you come for the Sea & Learn Event in October or just want to have fun at the 4th annual Saba Idol Competition or want to have great dives and excellent personalized service, Scout's Place & Saba Divers are always the right choice. Diving, dining & great accommodation for an unbeatable price: Check it out: www.sabadivers.com or www.scoutsplace.com.

By the way: if you are on Saba for the big Carnival parade on Sunday July 29, 2007 look out for Scout's Place own Carnival group: "Saba's singing Divers" and jump up with your fellow divers & locals alike. It's fun and great entertainment!

Gate House gets Wine Spectator Award for 6th time
July 6, 2007 - For the sixth consecutive year, The Gate House Restaurant in Lower Hell's Gate has distinguished Saba by winning a Wine Spectator Award. More>>

Saba C-Transport has a new office
June 13, 2007 - Saba C-Transport, N.V. has a new office, conveniently located in the Windwardside above Office World. More>>

Gourmet surprise at Queen's Garden Resort on Saba
June 12, 2007 - Last weekend we were on Saba. About a decade ago we lived there for a couple of years, some of the best years of our lives. We love the beauty of its nature, the quietness and the friendliness of its people. More>>

An exotic Caribbean getaway becomes more attractive
May 11, 2007 - As an exotic Caribbean getaway becomes more attractive with off-season reduced rates throughout the region, major US carriers and regional airlines have taken notice and added new flights and frequencies to make visiting the region easier for summer travelers. More>>

Spirit Airlines non-stop to Sint Maarten
May 10, 2007 - Spirit Airlines launched its year-round, nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to St. Maarten on an Airbus A319 aircraft christened "The Spirit of St. Maarten/Martin." The flights depart Fridays through Sundays at 11 a.m. from Fort Lauderdale and arrive in St. Maaarten at 1:50 p.m. The return leg leaves St. Maarten at 2:40 p.m., arriving in Fort Lauderdale at 5:55 p.m.

New Tax Initiatives
April 10, 2007 - New Tax Initiatives between the U.S. and the Netherlands Antilles mean good news for meetings and convention planners. The agreement allows U.S. taxpayers to claim a tax deduction for expenses associated with a convention held in the Netherlands Antilles to the same extent as a convention held in the US. The implementation of the Tax Information Exchange Agreement means that the five islands of the Netherlands Antilles -- Bonaire; Curacao; Saba; St. Eustatius; and St. Maarten -- are considered part of the North American area. (Aruba had previously been considered part of the Netherlands Antilles until 1986 when it was granted a "status apart" and became a separate part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.) Expenses incurred while attending conventions, business meetings and seminars on the five islands are allowed as deductions according to the same regulations as if each of the five islands were a U.S. territory.

The Star Clipper was in port
February 20, 2007 - The Star Clipper was in port yesterday Sunday February 19th with 135 passengers on board. It was a beautifully calm and sunny day and the visitors enjoyed island excursions, hiking etc. Star Clipper hopes to return in 2 weeks, weather permitting. Photos: Star Clipper in port -- Star Clipper leaving

Saba Divers 1st Place at Boat Show Duesseldorf 2007 - Best Dive Center in the Caribbean 2006
February 14, 2007 - We are very proud to inform you that Saba Divers professional Dive Center was awarded at a great reception featuring 200 of Europe's most important dive VIP's, magazines, tour operators, world wide dive centers and all major dive organization etc. the FIRST PLACE " Best Dive Center in the Caribbean 2006" voted for by the readers or Europe's biggest dive magazine "tauchen" (diving).

For the first time ever a Saba dive center could achive the first place and we are proud of our staff and management who have contributed so much efforts and hard work by achiving this prize.

Second place went to Easy Divers, Dominican Republic and third prize went to Buddy Dive Bonaire. It is amazing that a small dive center like ours could beat two of the most famous and largest dive centers throughout the Caribbean which makes the award even more precious.
Saba Divers website

Hot News at El Momo!
January 11, 2007 - El Momo upgraded all bathrooms and equiped them with electric instant showers. In order to keep water and power consumption low each bathroom has it's own heater. Installation close to the point of use avoids the otherwise inevitable loss of heat from the hot water pipes of a centralized facility. Electricity is only used while showering. The new showers are high quality made-in-Germany products and equiped with easy-to-use electronic stepless rotary temperature selector, safety device and build in ELCB protector (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker).

Of course our popular solar showers are still available, but in case of less sunshine now we have an additional choice and hot water is 100% guaranteed. The moon was never working to full satisfaction, so now also early morning showers can be hot. More information email info@elmomo.com.
El Momo website

Maxim Gorkiy pays a visit to Saba
January 8, 2007 - On January 8th 2007, the Russan cruiseship Maxim Gokiy visited Saba for the day with some 469 mostly German passengers on board. More>>

Saba at St. Maarten Charter Yacht Exhibition
December 12, 2006 - Saba was represented recently at the 4th annual St. Maarten Charter Yacht Exhibition which ran from December 2nd - 5th. More>>

Saba Divers at "Boot 2007" in Duesseldorf
Meet the Scout's Place & Saba Divers reps Barbara & Wolfgang at Europe's biggest dive show the so-called "Boot Show" in Duesseldorf, Germany from January 20 - January 28, 2007 in Hall 3 / Booth C 82 w/ Nautilus Dive Travel.

Pick up for free (as long as supplies last) our all-new Saba DVD w/ complete new underwater footage and great island shots. This is a "must have"! Get your Saba travel information first hand and book a fair special to Saba for an incredible price right there.
Website: Saba Divers
Email: info@scoutsplace.com

Saba attends OECS tourism meeting
October 11, 2006 - Commissioner of Tourism Will Johnson and Tourism Director Glenn Holm attended last week's Organization of Caribbean States (OECS) tourism meeting on Puerto Rico. Saba is an associate member of the OECS. More>>

"September to Remember" Special : 4 for the Price of 3!
September 9, 2006 - For many, September memories are of "back to school" and the changing of the leaves. But now you can have a wonderful September to Remember with your friends or family. Sea Saba has partnered with Juliana's Hotel and El Momo Cottages for special pricing in the month of September only. 4 persons can dive and enjoy Saba for the price of 3. So whether it's for one day of diving or a one-week stay and multiple days of diving...book 4 and just pay for 3. Simple.

The package is, of course, subject to availability and cannot be used in combination with any other offers. Book now and enjoy the great summer diving--see the Nature News page of our website for fabulous recent marine encounters.

Contact:
Lynn & John and the Team of Sea Saba
Dive the Sea Saba Difference!
Sea Saba Advanced Dive Center
www.seasaba.com
P.O. Box 598; Windwardside
Saba, Netherlands Antilles
Caribbean
+599-416-2246--phone
+599-416-2362--fax
lynn@seasaba.com

Watch out: 3rd annual Saba Idol Competition ahead
August 25, 2006 - Come and join the Saba Karaoke fans every Friday night at Scout's Place. For the 3rd time Barbara & Wolfgang invites everybody to participate in the Saba Idol Karaoke competition.

Starting on September 15, 2006 the competition is fun, entertaining and free for everybody. It runs until November 17, 2006 and ends on that date with a grand finale.

Like always there are many great prizes to win including free airline tickets to St. Maarten with Win Air, free hotel nights in the Holland House, free Ferry rides on the Dawn 2 and much more. Also: the weekly "ham it up" competition makes it possible to win instantly on the spot a fun package for best or funniest performance. Karaoke night starts every Friday 8.00pm- till midnight.

So while on Saba, Scout's Place is the place to be for Karaoke nights, breakfast, lunch & dinner or just a cocktail or cold draft beer after a long day diving or hiking. Meet your fellow divers and some friendly locals at the bar or just check-out the new menu from our Dutch Chef "TJ" and his assistant chef Pierrelin. Be in for a delicious surprise. Scout's Place Hotel, Bar & Restaurant: always special! Enjoy the view, sit back and relax. That's the vacation you will talk about for a long time.

Great Summer Special @ Scout's Place Hotel, Bar & Restaurant
August 25, 2006 - From September 01, 2006 till October 31, 2006
"20% summer discount"
Get 20% discount on the regular room rate (minimum stay 3 nights)
Book 6 dives with Saba Divers & receive a free lunch @ Scout's Place
Availablity permitting. See our website for details.

Last minute late summer special at El Momo
August 17, 2006 - 6 weeks long El Momo offers a 3 for 2 special:
"sleep 3 nights for the price of 2" is valid from mid August through all September. For any other requests during that time period just ask for your special deal and email to info@elmomo.com.
El Momo website

Travel + Leisure Magazine's 11th Annual World's Best Awards
July 22, 2006 - The 2006 World's Best Awards uncovers readers' favorite cities, islands, hotels, cruise lines, airlines, tour companies, spas, and car-rental agencies. The survey results, including the Top 100 Hotels Worldwide, are featured in the August issue of Travel + Leisure, the world's leading travel magazine, and online at www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest.

Travel + Leisure Editor-in-Chief Nancy Novogrod says, "A powerful gauge of the interests and tastes of sophisticated travelers, the 2006 World's Best Awards reveal a preference for places farther away, smaller, and more unique than ever before-a lodge in South Africa, a castle in Scotland, and three hotels in India are among the top ten hotels worldwide. This year, more Asian properties were selected than in past years, and a lesser-known island, Saba, makes its debut as the best island in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas." More>>

Saba awarded the No 1 island for the Caribbean in Travel & Leisure Magazine's World's Best awards
July 22, 2006 - Saba was awarded the No 1 island for the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas in Travel & Leisure Magazine's 11th annual World's Best awards. More>>

Saba to receive award from Travel+Leisure magazine
July 13, 2006 - Director of Tourism Glenn Holm has been invited to attend an award ceremony on July 20th during which Travel+Leisure Magazine will recognize the island. More>>

Saba features in German dive magazine
July 12, 2006 - Saba is the featured article in the current issue of the German dive magazine "Unterwasser." More>>

Football live from Germany at Scout's Place
June 8, 2006 - From June 09, 2006 - July 09, 2006
Scout's Place Hotel, Bar & Restaurant will show all the Football games of the World Cup live at Scout's on a 60x80 inch screen. All games start daily at 9.00am, 12.00pm & 3.00pm.

Check for schedule. Let's cheer you up with soccer snacks from the kitchen and some fresh draft beer from the bar. Enjoy the games with your fellow divers and locals alike.

Don't miss it! On Friday nights followed by the legendary "Karaoke Night".

Gate House garners 6th Wine Spectator award
May 31, 2006 - The Gate House restaurant has been awarded its sixth consecutive Wine Spectator award. More>>

Press Release - Re: Brand New Website Announcement
April 27, 2006 - We would like to announce to the general public that "The Cottage Club" has a brand new website. More>>

New Large Terraces at The Mountain Spring Villas
January 16, 2006 - The three large Villas in the Level received a nice improvement by doubling the size of each terrace. Enjoy outstanding Saban ocean sunsets or work on your tan during your holiday in the Mountain Spring Villas. See pics and rates at www.mountainspringvillas.com

Saba Idol Karaoke competition is in full swing
November 9, 2005 - Scout's Place Hotel & Saba Divers. The eight contestants for the semi-finals contain three Students from Saba's School of Medicine, two Saba police offices and three local singers. The event is a lot of fun for locals and tourist alike. At this years 2nd annual competition at Scout's Place there are great prizes to win and it is a fun entertainment on Friday nights. So when you come to Saba for diving, hiking or on a business trip, we hope to see you there. At the bar you meet the "better to know you bunch" and in the restaurant we serve great food for a reasonable price.

Don't be shy, come and try. The last three months the master of ceremony and KJ is the owner of Scout's Place; his Bobby Darin performance is a must see ;-)

Saba Divers at the Boot show, Duesseldorf : Jan 21-29, 2006
November 9, 2005 - Scout's Place Hotel & Saba Divers. See us at the Boot show in Duesseldorf, Germany. Next year's show is the biggest dive and boat show in Europe and opens its doors on Saturday from 21st January 2006 until Sunday 29 January 2006. You'll find us in Hall 3, Booth D11 w/ Nautilus Dive travel. Get your Saba information first hand and pick up your free DVD of Saba and Saba Divers/Scout's Place Hotel. Meet Barbara & Wolfgang and get to know all you need for your diving or hiking trip to Saba. Saba Divers was last year's winner of second place for "best dive center in the Caribbean." We hope to see you there.

Trefft uns, Barbara & Wolfgang auf der Boot 2006 am Stand D11 in Halle 3 bei Nautilus Tauchreisen. Wir wuerden uns freuen Euch persoenlich zu treffen. Dort koennen wir Euch alle Fragen zu einer Saba Tauchreise beantworten. Ihr koennt Euch dort auch eine kostelose DVD ueber Saba und uns abholen! (Solange der Vorrat reicht). Bis dann ;-)

Local Artist finishes Masterpiece in Juliana's Hotel's Mango Apartment!
October 11, 2005 - Local artist and neighbor Robbie Lynn has made Mango Apartment into a fabulous getaway within the branches of his Mango tree vision. More>>

World Tourism Day
September 18, 2005 - A message from Glenn Holm, Saba's Tourism director. More>>

Gate House Restaurant now AAA rated
July 10, 2005 - The Gate House in Lower Hell's Gate has been awarded three-diamond rating from the Automobile Association of America, sometimes called "Triple A." More>>

Join "Pirates of Saba" carnival group for free
May 19, 2005 - Scout's Place Hotel & Saba Divers invite all tourists and customers to join their carnival group "Pirates of Saba" for free. Come out and be part of Saba's 30th anniversary carnival. Seven groups compete for the prize of the best group.

A colorful parade will take place at the end of July 2005. A once in a lifetime experience is guaranteed. This year slogan: "Keep the spirit alive in carnival 2005" is not only a motto it is a program.

To get registered with the group and to find out detail contact: info@scoutsplace.com

The Gate House wins Wine Spectator again
May 17, 2005 - For the fourth straight year, Saba's Gate House Restaurant has distinguished itself by receiving the Wine Spectator award. More>>

Saba's Director of Tourism is presently in Puerto Rico
May 9, 2005 - Saba's Director of Tourism Mr. Glenn Holm left Saba on Monday morning for San Juan, Puerto Rico where he will be attending the 9th annual American Airlines Caribbean Travel Exchange from May 9th to 11th. More>>

Sea & Learn press release 2005
April 30, 2005 - Looking for a reason to justify a vacation this fall? Sea & Learn on Saba is an annual event which takes place the entire month of October. 2005 marks the third year of this award winning program and promises to be the best yet. More>>

Tourism figures for the first three months released
April 20, 2005 - Director of Tourism Mr. Glenn Holm on Tuesday morning released the figures for the first three months of 2005. A happy Mr. Holm told the SGIS that the month of March has been the best month in several years in tourist arrivals. More>>

Queens Garden Resort now part of Dutch Hotel chain
February 10, 2005 - The Queen's Garden Resort General Manager Roel Klaassen has announced that the hotel has been accepted as part of the Hampshire Hotel Chain, headquartered in Holland. More>>

2nd place awarded to Saba Divers at "Boat Show 2005."
January 31, 2005 - At the "Boat Show 2005" in Duesseldorf, Germany, Saba Divers professional Dive Center was awarded the 2nd place in the category: best dive centers in the Caribbean.

The management & staff of Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel is proud to have received this precious award. The award is a yearly award voted for by the readers of Europe's great dive magazine "tauchen". This year "tauchen" gave their readers the opportunity to vote online and 10000 divers have participated.

Saba Divers voted number 2 in the Caribbean by Taucher Magazine
January 31, 2005 - Saba Divers was voted the number two Caribbean dive destination by the readers of the German "Taucher Magazine," Europe's largest dive publication. More>>

My Kitchen opens in Windwardside
January 26, 2005 - Zealander Willem Pleune chose the name "My Kitchen/Mijn Keuken" for his latest addition to restaurant choices in Windwardside. More>>

Sea & Learn Wins Science Award in Germany!
Sea & Learn won the second prize in the category environment of the "Environment and Underwater Science Award" organized by the "VDST" (German assosiation of scuba divers) and the German dive magazine "Unterwasser". Sea & Learn was specially commended for its two scientific studies " Project Seahorse" and "Octopus Camouflaging Study". Sea & Learn's mission is to enhance the environmental awarness of the Saba community - Saba's youth and adults as well as Saba's visitors. It's fun; it's free and it's for everyone!

The prize for Sea & Learn will be handed over in a ceremony at the BOOT show in Düsseldorf, Germany on January 16th, 11.30am at the stage of the big dive tower.

Please visit the SUBAQUA stand to pick up a free Sea & Learn brochure!

Saba Divers at "Boot 2005" in Duesseldorf
Visit us again at Europe's biggest Dive show: the "Boot 2005" in Duesseldorf from January 15 - 23 and get your Saba information first hand! Meet your "all-in-one resort on Saba" representatives in person and get your free VCD movie.

Besucht uns auf Europa's groesster Taucher-Show: der "Boot 2005" 15-23 Januar. Lasst Euch von uns persoenlich beraten! Und holt Euch unsere Saba VCD fuer umsonst ab.

Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel, Bar & Restaurant
Stand / Booth E 91 Halle / Hall 3 / Tauchreisen Roscher

Fragen/Questions? info@scoutsplace.com

New live entertainment on Saba
Just in the first three weeks Karaoke night has become very popular with local people. Scout's Place Hotel, Bar & Restaurant has added this feature to make locals and visitors to enjoy Friday nights even more. It's fun & it's for free. Our professional KJ entertainment is provided by the funny, well known "Mighty Topo". A great singer himself he anxiously waits for you to choose one of our 2500 songs and sing yourself or just enjoy your night and listen. The kitchen offers reasonable priced specials all night long and the bar has an extended happy hour and specials drinks available. Do not hesitate while you are on Saba and have a look. And don't be shy - sing with your dive instructor or with your friends.

We can promise you this - you won't miss this event on Saba ;-) And don't miss the Market Place at Scout's - "Discover the secrets of Saba" just before Karaoke night on Fridays from 1.00-5.00pm

Check out our website: www.sabadivers.com or www.scoutsplace.com or call or write to 011 599 416 2740 / info@scoutsplace.com for more information on dive and stay packages.

Sea & Learn on Saba
Looking to book a trip this fall and need inspiration or justification?

From the sky to the ocean floor and all that is between, Sea & Learn on Saba invites you to explore nature and enhance your environmental awareness.

Saba, a tiny Caribbean island just 28 miles from St. Maarten offers a unique annual event: Sea & Learn on Saba. Saba, known as 'The Unspoiled Queen,' is proud of its nature and preservation efforts. During October, a variety of naturalists, scientists and academics in fields ranging from sharks and frogfish to hummingbirds and orchids, provide casual but informative multimedia presentations. Interested parties are invited to join field/research projects or assist in nature surveys conducted throughout the event.

Whether your reason to visit Saba is hiking, diving or just relaxing, the timing of the daily Sea & Learn events is scheduled to allow visitors and locals alike to enjoy their day on Saba. A 'happy hour' environment is provided at different venues so that dinner plans are easily accommodated after the nightly session. Field and research project scheduling varies and will be announced in advance.

Sea & Learn on Saba is a non-profit foundation. The month-long event is sponsored by island and regional businesses. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Recognizing that the key to sustaining Saba's unique environment, as well as other habitats in the world, lies in the hands of future generations, invited nature experts also conduct projects and presentations for Saba's youth. To learn more about the event, its sponsors, this yearıs experts and regular news updates, visit www.seaandlearn.org.

Did you ever want to be a pirate?
June 22, 2004 Did you ever want to be a pirate? Now's your chance!
Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel "Home of the Pirates" on Saba is busy organizing their own carnival group for Saba Carnival 2004. All hotel customers or divers can be part of the group free of charge and are heartily invited to join us for the street parade on July 31-August 1, 2004.

Come and join the fun. Don't worry about costumes, we will find something or if you wish bring your own pirate stuff! If you want to book a room or register for the group contact Captain Woolfie and his crew at: wolfgang@scoutsplace.com

Secrets of Saba - revealed by Scout's Place
May 31, 2004 - The little different market place for hand- & homemade secrets of Saba. More>>

German travel agent enthusiastic about Saba
May 2, 2004 - Travel Agent Iris Dummann from Bielefeld, Germany, was delighted to accept the invitation of the Saba Tourist Office to tack on a visit to the island after attending SMART in St. Maarten. She was the third agent to pick up on the special offer. More>>

Ecolodge adds sweat hut
April 21, 2004 - The Ecolodge has added a first for the island: an authentic Indian sweat lodge with hot- and cold-water tubs and an outdoor shower.

Owner/operator Helen Cornet said that it had taken many months to order all the materials for the outdoor spa but only two weeks to put everything together. A "spa area" has been created near the top of the rise near the last cottages on the property. The clearing gives a wonderful view of the night sky, an additional treat for bathers. More>>

Saba Divers offers "Nitrox for free" diving
April 1, 2004 - It won't get any cheaper ;-) Saba Divers professional Dive Center on Saba launched its new "Nitrox for free!"* Program earlier this month. From now on diving with the most popular Nitrox 32 blend is "for free", means: with no extra charge compared to compressed air for all certified Nitrox divers. This is not only NEW this is a sensation in the world of diving and it's the first time introduced in the Caribbean.

We found out that most of divers didn't dive Nitrox for financial reasons. So they couldn't get what Nitrox has to offer for their health and safety. Therefore Barbara & Wolfgang Tooten, Owners & Managing Directors of Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel, Bar & Restaurant thought it is time to change this. They have teamed up with Germany's No. 1 Nitrox agency NRC & the world largest certification agency PADI to offer Nitrox32 for free! They have upgraded their Nitrox system with one of the most sophisticated Nitrox membranes and compressors you can get worldwide right now.

Would you still buy a car without an airbag? No! So why dive without Nitrox? Especially when it is for free!

The professional dive center also offers very reasonable prices for becoming a certified Nitrox diver in a day or two. On certification you can dive for the rest of you stay "Nitrox for free"! Dive clubs, tour operator, groups or individual travelers? No problem! Everybody is welcome on this program. Check it out and benefit from this great offer whenever you're ready to dive in Saba's beautiful and protected Marine Park. Saba's first "Nitrox for free" dive center provides information for all interested parties on their recently launched website: www.nitrox-for-free.com & the popular resort's main website: www.sabadivers.com.

For bookings and reservations in connection with Scout's Place Hotel, Saba's all-in-one Resort write to: info@nitrox-for-free.com

New theme restaurant opens on Saba
March 18, 2004 - Downtown Windwardside now boasts Saba's first sidewalk café, "Saba's Treasure."

Owned by Commissioner Will Johnson's wife, Lynn, the establishment opened mid-February. Son Chris Johnson and Marvi, his bride of only eight months, run the establishment with the help of Xiomara Noboa-Campo. The well-coordinated team previously managed Rumors Bar and Restaurant. More>>

New Improvements at El Momo Cottages
February 15, 2004 - Two Cottages got spiced up with eco-funky bathroom buildings. Both provide views to Mount Scenery and blue ocean during showering. They are hand made of wood, painted in Saban tradional colors and tiled with Saban Stone floors.

The Turtle Cottage also received a cozy kitchen and now has the standard of the popular Eco Cottage "in the sky".

Check out the El Momo website for more information.

Saba goes green--Environmental awareness seminar points the way
December 24, 2003 - "Everything on Saba ends up in the Marine Park," says Tamara Storm van Leeuwen-Croes, environmental expert with the Dutch Caribbean Management Consultancy in Curacao.

When one looks at the steep-sided profile of this five-square mile dormant volcano, it easy to see that water runoff will eventually take all waste products into the sea. More>>

NEW! Lots of news from Saba Divers professional Dive Center & Scout's Place Dive Hotel.
December 23, 2003
1. The dive boat "Big Blue" is fully renovated and back into the Caribbean waters. Let's go diving! Our well-trained and multi lingual dive instructor & office team speaks English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, French & Portuguese.
2. Now you can get Internet access with your own laptop from all Scout's Place Dive Hotel rooms ! Let's surf, write your mail at the convenience of your own room or receive e-mails from your loved ones during your dive vacation or even mail them your uw pictures right away! (No business mail allowed :-))
3. The new Mercedes Bus is here! Let us drive you to and from the harbor or the airport in this one and only Mercedes Bus on Saba. Of course fully aircon and equipped with convenient seats the vacation starts right here. Why go for less!
4. Visit us at the biggest Dive show in Europe. Meet us live at the Boat Show 2004, booth H3/F70, Duesseldorf, Germany, from Jan. 17 - 25, 2004. Get your free VCD copy about Saba, book your vacation right on the spot and get to know us in person. That will be fun!

For more information check www.sabadivers.com or send an email to info@scoutsplace.com or call toll free from US & Canada 1-866-656-SABA

KLM fam tour on Saba
December 3, 2003 - Nine European journalists spent the day on Saba courtesy KLM, the Saba government, and local tourism businesses.

The trip, which brought writers from Belgium, Holland, Austrian, Switzerland, and Italy to the Caribbean, was intended to familiarize them with St. Maarten and Saba as tourist destinations. During day and one half on Saba, the guests visited guesthouses and hotels, lunched at the Rainforest Restaurant, and had dinner at Scout's Place. More>>

Saba Divers : New Dive Dive Boat - "Blue Star"
October 31, 2003 - Perfect timing for the start of the new season "Saba Divers professional Dive Center" have launched their new dive boat "Blue Star."

The new boat is empowered by a 210ph Detroit Diesel and offers a lot of space for divers and can be chartered by groups and dive clubs as well. The "Blue Star" is equipped with all safety equipment, tank racks, dive platform and ladder and much more for the convenience of Saba Divers customers! The "Blue Star" can reach all of Saba's beautiful dive sites in 5 to 15 minutes. With this new boat, Saba Divers has almost doubled its capacity and can continue to offer you nice and relaxed diving on Saba. For reservation please go to www.sabadivers.com or email at info@scoutsplace.com.

German travel writer on Saba
October 1, 2003 - German travel writer Herbert Gfrvrer spent several days touring the island to prepare an article for the online travel magazine at www.taucher.net. More>>

Saba's Eco-Image Takes Next Step: Green Hotels
September 25, 2003 - with a nickname like "The Unspoiled Queen", Saba has much to live up to. In October 2003, Saba will "notch up" once more with an island-wide campaign to become the first Caribbean island with 100% green hotels.

Inspired by their own efforts in creating and refurbishing cottages that are eco-friendly, El Momo Cottages proprietor Angelika Hartleib (pictured above with husband Ollie and children), took the initiative to make all hotels on Saba green. Not painting the hotels, but obtaining the training and technical expertise to ensure social responsibility as well as environmental care for the benefit of the Saba community and its visitors.

Now that the paper work and bureaucratic channels have been cleared, Mrs. Hartleib will be the moderator of the program. In cooperation with the Caribbean Hotel Association's division known as CAST (Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism), the Saba Hotel Association and individual hotel managers will meet and work with consultants and technical advisors to obtain these goals.

Many hotels and households on Saba already practice green ideas with recycling and management of precious rainwater and simple but effective sewage systems. Watch for more news updates as the program progresses on www.seasaba.com.

Saba businesses sponsor "Sea & Learn" event
September 22, 2003 - The first annual "Sea & Learn" tourist event featuring international environmental experts will be sponsored in the month of October by a consortium of tourists businesses on the island.

The idea spawned from the growing popularity of a Monday night slide show presented by local dive shop Sea Saba, which introduced visitors to the island, its history, and its unique marine environment. A similar event featuring Saba's rainforest takes place weekly at the Ecolodge Rendez-vous. More>>

Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel
September 4, 2003 - Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel, your all-in-one resort on Saba has a new information/souvenir feature from Saba. The newly released VCD provides information about the hotel, the island and diving and can be purchased for only $9.95US + shipping and handling via internet or email. The VCD is approx 15 minutes and shows the great underwater world of Saba as well as nice shots of the island. It also features a lot of information about the hotel and dive center.

The hotel rooms are all upgraded with telephones. From now on your friends and family can call you or you can call them right out of your room.

Everybody who wants to make a reservation or get further information about Saba Divers & Scout's Place can call a new toll-free number from the US and Canada 1-866-656-SABA (7222). Don't hesitate to make your booking now for the new season toll-free. Come and see Saba's beautiful underwater world and hike the amazing rainforest. Now easier than ever!!!

Barbara & Wolfgang Tooten
Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel
Your all-in-one resort on Saba
P.O.Box 543, Saba, N.A.
Windwardside
Email: info@scoutsplace.com
Ph: +599 416 2740
Fax: +599 416 2741
www.sabadivers.com

Queen's Garden Resort AAA listed
August 22, 2003 - Queen's Garden Resort will be the first Diamond-Rated hotel on Saba in the American Automobile Association travel guides, announced General Manager Alieke Couturier. More>>.

Scout's Place adds DVD attraction
August 21, 2003 - The island's full service dive hotel, Scout's Place/Saba Divers, has added a DVD to its marketing effort. More>>.

Juliana's opens Internet café
June 27, 2003 - Juliana's Hotel is the first hotel on the island to join the information superhighway and offer internet café services to its clientele. More>>.