Rum shop on Nevis (Textor)
I never dreamed about visiting the Caribbean. I’m not a fan of those busy ports of call where people go to gamble and buy duty-free junk and there’s no connection to the local culture or landscape. I don’t like all-inclusive resorts sequestered away from real people. I like cities. I like the cold. I like grime.
And, as it turns out, I love Saba.
Saba, the smallest island in the Netherlands Antilles, is a jagged, fertile volcanic island jutting out from the sea and piercing right through the clouds; the uneven terrain is speckled with little white ...
Simple Swedish style marries cool Caribbean charm at this small, personable guest house north of the town of Hillsborough.
The proprietors, a Swedish family of longstanding residence on Carriacou, are open and friendly, as are their very kind staff. During our week-long visit the staff ran the show while the owners were away, and they were among the sweetest managers we’ve met in our many adventures in the Caribbean.
Rooms are basic but charming. Design is understated in a minimalist yet funky manner.
The hotel has a very welcoming open-air atmosphere, from the upstairs restaurant terrace to the well-shaded ...
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