The Best Sight in Saba

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Getting around the island means negotiating the narrow, twisting roadway that clings to the mountainside and rises from sea level to almost 2,000 feet. Although driving isn't difficult, be sure to go slowly and cautiously. If in doubt, leave the driving to a cabbie so you can enjoy the scenery.

Mt. Scenery

Fodor's Choice

Stone and concrete steps—1,015 of them—rise to a mahogany grove at the roughly 2,900-foot summit of this mountain. The steps pass giant elephant ears, ferns, begonias, mangoes, palms, and orchids—six ecosystems in all. Staff at the Trail Shop in Windwardside can provide a guide (by advanced reservation). Have your hotel pack a lunch, wear sturdy shoes, and take a jacket and water. After it rains, the trails can be slippery, so a walking stick and good hiking boots can be help, too. It's best to begin what will be a 2½- to 3-hour round-trip hike in the early morning.