Saba, the Dutch Caribbean island known as the \"unspoiled queen,\" southwest of St. Maarten, got some good news last month following its border reopening on May 1 and the lifting of quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travelers.<\/p>\n
The U.S. State Department designated Saba a Level 1 destination, with the recommendation that travelers \"exercise normal precautions.\" The levels go from one to four; the highest level advises against all travel to a specific country.<\/p>\n
More than 85% of Saba's adult population is vaccinated. With increased airlift on SXM Airways from St. Maarten and Winair's new schedule of two flights a day via St. Maarten, the tiny, five-square-mile island is ready for visitors to explore new hiking trails and dive sites.<\/p>\n
The island meanwhile appointed Malinda Hassell the director of tourism. Her role will officially begin in August, when the current director, Glenn Holm, retires following a 46-year tenure with the government.<\/p>\n
Hassell, born and raised in the islands, takes up her post after serving as marketing manager at Tourism Corp. Bonaire, communications manager at the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association and destination marketing manager at the Discover Dominica Authority.<\/p>\n
\"I look forward to contributing towards the success of Saba's sustainable tourism development, particularly during this post-Covid economic and industry recovery period,\" Hassell said <\/p>\n
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