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Looking over the town, Saba Rock
The Bottom, Saba

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Golf
There is extremely limited flat space on Saba and there are no golf courses.
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Medical
In case of a medical emergency, contact the MA Edwards Medical Centre, t 416 3288, located at The Bottom. Complex cases or general surgery are sent Sint Maarten.

Many people come to Saba to enjoy its fantastic scuba diving. Saba has the facilities to deal with decompression problems at the hyperbaric facility at the Saba Marine Park, t 416 3295.
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Nudity
There are no real beaches on the island and nudity is not appreciated in Saba anyway. Please note that bathing suits are not appropriate attire within the villages.
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Passports & Visas
All visitors to Saba will require a valid passport and a return flight ticket. US, Canadian and British citizens do not require a visa for short stays, but some nationalities do, so check before travelling.
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Service Charge/Tipping
A service charge of 10% or 15% is likely to be added to your bill. For taxis and guides, tip at your own discretion.
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Telephone
To telephone the island from abroad dial +599 and then the seven digit Saban number beginning with 416. If phoning on the island, dial all seven digits.

Hotels have direct dialling worldwide. Landsradio has phone booths in The Bottom and Windwardside for calls anywhere in the world
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