St Kitts is truly the Eastern Caribbean’s best kept secret with its breath taking views, pristine beaches, peaceful coastline and lush fertile countryside. "The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis" (sister island) is a federal two island nation in the West Indies of the Eastern Caribbean. They were first settled by Europeans and claimed by Columbus for Spain in 1493; the islands later divided in 1627, into English and French colonies, and finally claimed their independence in September 1983.
Basic information about St. Kitts
Mount Liamuiga, meaning "fertile land," is a 3,792 extinct volcano that forms the western side of the island. Dormant for more than 1600 years this stunning mountain is covered by dense tropical rainforest, filled with green vervet monkeys, singing birds, and a paradise of flowers. Guided tours allow you to hike this stunning mountain, walk the natural forests, and even zip line through the trees.
Basseterre is the capital of St. Kitts and located downtown. Also known as "The Circus," there you'll find the outdoor market filled with shops, banks, and restaurants. Enjoy St. Kitts' well known inviting hospitality, fresh and flavorful cuisine, and vibrant artist community.
St. Kitts is easily accessible, only 1200 miles from Miami. They have flights arriving on the island every day. The island is easy to navigate; one main road circumnavigates the island and invites you to explore its 69 square miles of intoxicating beauty. With a population of 32,000, it has the lowest unemployment rate in the Caribbean, stable government, slow planned growth, the up and coming "Cockleshell Bay" offers a luxurious hotel, marina, and estate sites nestled high on the hills. A dual citizenship nation, even allows you the opportunity to call St. Kitts, home.
Things to do in St. Kitts
Enjoy the islands turquoise waters and white sandy beaches there you’ll find ideal family beaches like "Reggae Beach" where water sports are a must. Snorkeling, sailing, jet skiing, wind surfing, even kayaks can be rented daily. Don't forget to grab a fruity tropical drink at the tiki bar; there you can even have grilled lobster right on the beach and make sure to ask about Wilbur. He's their 900 pound pet pig that enjoys lots of sleep in the shade.
Coconut Tree Reef offers scuba and wreck diving. Visit "Black Rocks," created by Mount Liamuiga's ancient lava flow that has hardened along the water's edge. Other places to visit include Romney Manor, a 10 acre estate from the 17th century. Brimstone Hill Fortress built by African slaves, it stands 800 feet above sea level and covers 38 acres. Take St. Kitts' Scenic Railway Tour, it offers a tour of the island in a double decker rail car for a 3 1/2 hour train ride, you can see all of St.Kitts' and learn how the sugar cane industry has shaped and sustained the twin federation for over hundreds of years.
This tropical paradise is the new, up and coming hot spot of the Eastern Caribbean, filled with breath taking coastlines, lush vegetation, charming people, and cultural heritage. You can also visit it's sister island "Nevis," which lies only 2 miles south east of St. Kitts. On a clear day, at the tip of the island you can even view St. Maarten, St. Bart's, Saba, Antigua, and St. Eustatius. Whether it's walking the rainforest, discovering its beaches, learning the history, or just enjoying the local cuisine, St Kitts has so much to offer, even the possibility to be called home.
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