Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2018 | Page 513

STATIA
The island was first seen by Christopher
Columbus in 1492. It changed hands twenty-
two times but since 1818 has remained a
Dutch colony. It was an important, wealthy
island under the Dutch and because of its
wealth, was known as “The Golden Rock”.
For more information about Statia
www.statia-tourism.com
Photo Credit: Cees Timmers Photography