Sint Eustatius, known as Statia, picks up top spot in the Caribbean Journal’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022 Photo Credit Statia Tourism

CARIBBEAN JOURNAL HONORS SINT EUSTATIUS (KNOWN AS STATIA) AS BEST ECO-TOURISM DESTINATION IN THE CARIBBEAN

Statia Awarded Top Spot in Caribbean Journal’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022

St. Eustatius, Dec. 2022 Sint Eustatius (known affectionately as Statia) earned top honors in Caribbean Journal’s (CJ) Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022. www.caribjournal.com/. Named the best eco-tourism destination in the Caribbean by readers of Caribbean Journal, the small Dutch Caribbean island is coveted by nature lovers. https://statia-tourism.com/ More than 125,000 votes were cast by Caribbean Journal (CJ) readers who travel to the Caribbean several times a year. They chose the best of the best in a variety of travel categories including luxury resorts, wedding venues, hiking, and rum bars. CJ readers were impressed by the eco-friendly experience on Statia and named it the best eco-tourism destination in the Caribbean. Statia takes pride in preserving the environment and sharing it with visitors.

Statia is a small Dutch Caribbean island a quick hop from Sint Maarten Photo Credit @St-Eustatius-Tourism

Hiking, diving, and exploring a tropical rainforest are just some of the activities that tourists enjoy. St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) ensures that the island’s natural resources remain untouched. That includes popular tourist destinations like Marine Park, home to coral reefs, diverse marine life, and shipwrecks. The non-profit foundation also offers several eco-friendly activities including the opportunity to volunteer in its conservation efforts. Visitors taking part in these activities are asked to leave no trace behind. Sustainability is paramount. Statia is honored by the designation given by the readers of the Caribbean Journal. We are proud of the continuing efforts to preserve the island and hope to expand eco-friendly options for tourists in the future, said Charles Lindo Director of Statia Tourism Bureau (STDF).

The Quill is the island’s iconic volcano Photo Credit Sint Eustatius Tourism via Facebook

About Sint Eustatius: Known as the Golden Rock, Sint Eustatius (known affectionately as Statia), is an open-air museum and diving haven. It is surrounded by a beautiful marine reserve with 7 distinct dive ecosystems and a wealth of coral reef habitats. An island of only 18 square miles with a population of 3,500, Statia offers no mass tourism, but intimate experiences await visitors to this sleepy Dutch Caribbean island. For more information: Visit the official Statia Tourism website at www.statia-tourism.com Follow on Facebook and Instagram