Saba is what I think of as heaven on earth. But I don't want y'all thinking that you should invade because I'd kinda like it to stay the way it is, with only minimal changes. If you enjoy peace and quiet (with crowing roosters and braying donkeys) for the time you're above water, Saba is it. On one day's walk we could see Monteserrat off in the distance, along with a blood-red sunrise that was so incredible (and yes, I have a picture of it!)
We dove there last year and are going back this year to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary (really nice when you dive bud is also your best bud and spouse!). The diving is divine, the people warm and friendly, some decent food at various locales (and locals' houses!!!) and the island is wonderful to just relax and remember what life is about -- good friends, good times, and great diving!
You can also opt to take the ferry over -- but that airport runway also gives you an idea of what the road is like on Saba. All man-made, after an engineering firm told the islanders that a road couldn't be built. Well, there is a road, built by hand. Incredible sight (and ride).
We dove with Saba Divers, and will return to their wonderful service later this year. We'll be "on island" for 10 days and I'm ready!
So, I think you can tell, Saba doesn't really suck ...
Margaret