Netherlands Antilles / Dutch Antilles

Saba, and St. Eustatius lie east of the US Virgin Islands. Officially Dutch speaking, in fact Papiamento (a Spanish-Portuguese-Dutch-English dialect) predominates, giving a more “exotic” feel to the islands.

Curacao

The largest island, and home of the capital, Willemstad. The most populous of the isalnds, Curaçao has a multi-ethnic and diversified culture, and boasts beautiful beaches and European style. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Bonaire

A small island known for its pioneering role in the preservation of nature, in particular the preservation of the marine environment, and for its excellent scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing.

The Netherlands Antilles comprise two island groups in the Caribbean Sea. There are five islands: Curacao and Bonaire are located off the coast of Venezuela, and St. Maarten,

St Maarten

Sint Maarten is the smallest Island in the world to be shared by two sovereign governments - namely the Dutch and French. The Dutch Sint Maarten occupies the southern 17 square miles of the island; St. Martin, a French dependency, occupies the northern 20 square miles.

Map Courtesy of The World Factbook

Map of the Netherlands Antilles

Current Weather in Curacao

Climate in Curacao

Saba

With just fours small villages on the island, Saba is ideal for the traveler looking for a secluded haven, in peaceful and friendly surroundings. Rising steeply from the azure sea, the tiny island in the Caribbean provides visitors with a magical experience of having stepped back in history.

St Eustatius

St Eustatius, affectionately known as Statia, evokes memories of the Caribbean 25 or 30 years ago. Clean, unhurried and unspoiled.

Current Weather in St Maarten

Climate in St Maarten

Apartments for rent in the Netherlands Antilles

Automobiles / Cars for rent in the Netherlands Antilles

Boats for rent in the Netherlands Antilles

Villas for rent in the Netherlands Antilles