Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2018 | Page 495
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