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Saba features in German dive magazine

Story and photos by Suzanne Nielsen and reprinted with permission of the Daily Herald.

July 12, 2006

Saba is the featured article in the current issue of the German dive magazine "Unterwasser."

With "Saba" in bold on the front cover, the four-color, 10-page spread entitled "Caribbean Queen" extols the attractiveness of Saba as the destination for the dive tourist. Saba is also featured on the magazine's extensive web site at www.underwasser.de. "Unterwasser" is a monthly publication of Olympia Publications with editorial offices in Nuremberg, Germany.

Writer/photographer team Alex Kassler and Sandra Lönnig respectively visited the island in February, staying at El Momo Cottages. The first impression of the island reminded them of Jurassic Park, and they considered Saba to be one of the last natural paradises in the Caribbean. The enjoyed the lack of ostentation, and enjoyed the peace, relaxation, friendly islanders, and unique nature.

The article features a photo of Trail Guide James "Crocodile" Johnson, who took the couple on the All Too Far trail, and many underwater shots taken by local diver and photographer Michael Chammaa. The couple comments that the many facets of the landscape are reflected in the population melting pot. They found the population very outgoing, and ready to chat, even from car window to car window when stopping for a quick catch-up on The Road. Saba's restaurants also come in for a good report. Several of the island's spectacular dive sites are described as well as background information on how to get to Saba and what to expect on the island.

Photographer Lönnig was so impressed she returned to Saba several weeks ago and is helping out at Scout's Place and getting to know the island even better.

Photo: Photographer Sandra Lõnnig with the German Dive Magazine featuring Saba

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Story and photograph © Suzanne Nielsen, 2006.