Properties/Sailing breaks within St. Kitts
All the following properties or sailing breaks fall within the St. Kitts area. Click on the property/sailing break name below for more information.
About the Caribbean islands
St. Kitts
The original inhabitants were Carib Indians who called this island Liamuga, meaning fertile land. Dominated by Mt Limuga at 3,792 ft, a dormant volcano with tropical rain forests on the upper slopes of the central mountain spine, descending to relatively green fertile agricultural land on the lower slopes. The main produce was sugar cane but this has now diminished, leaving the original archetypal plantation buildings, most now converted into small exclusive hotels/restaurants, yet still retaining their classic architecture. The narrow gauge railway once used to carry the sugar cane around the island is now a tourist attraction. The delightful thing about St. Kitts is that it has not yet been overtaken by tourist infrastructure, though now "geared up" for tourism to a point, particularly around the Frigate Bay area at the Southern end of the island, where there are many hotels, beaches, and even a casino at the Jack Tar Resort. Of particular historical note is Fort Brimstone, often described as the Gibraltar of the Caribbean and Basseterre is an architectural jewel, being one of the best preserved 18th century towns in the Caribbean.Population: 32,000
Capital: Basseterre
Size: 69 sq miles
Characteristics
St. Kitts and Nevis, like no other islands in the Caribbean, seem to typify a lush tropical paradise, usually associated with the South Pacific. Tourism is relatively new to the island and it is comparatively un-crowded, with a happy-go-lucky infectious ambience and friendly welcoming local people.
Beaches
Beaches are mostly black sand due to the volcanic heritage, but the few white sand beaches are clean, deserted and as white as fine sugar. Those on the Southern side of the island, normally have calm water and are suitable for snorkelling and some have bars. The Atlantic shore beaches are great for a brisk swim or walk and some exhilarating bodysurfing, but not so good for other watersports.
Things to Do
Scenic Railway Tour, Brimstone Hill Fort, golf, diving, sailing, snorkelling, water sports and catamaran cruises. Rain forest and volcano tours. Music Festival in June and popular Carnival over Christmas/New Year. There are many different species of wildlife and birds, including the African Green Vervet monkeys who roam freely and are a delight to behold. Frequent ferry service to Nevis.
Shopping
‘Rams' has three conveniently placed supermarkets. Good selection of souvenir boutiques. Excellent selection of fresh fish, fruit and vegetables at the market in Basseterre - particularly active on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. This is a good opportunity to meet the locals and experience the lively chatter and banter.
Restaurants & Nightlife
Mostly local Caribbean cuisine, but there are a few International, Oriental and Indian restaurants. Most nightlife revolves around the hotels, which host folkloric shows, calypso, reggae and steel bands. A few nightclubs are open on a regular basis including "Bambu's" at Basseterre.
Getting Around
Plentiful taxis and car/jeep hire companies. Quad bike hire.
Getting There
St Kitts has it's own International airport with direct flights from the UK and North America.
Currency EC Dollar (approximately EC$4 to £1) US Dollar accepted - US $1 = EC $2.67
St. Kitts and Nevis, like no other islands in the Caribbean, seem to typify a lush tropical paradise, usually associated with the South Pacific. Tourism is relatively new to the island and it is comparatively un-crowded, with a happy-go-lucky infectious ambience and friendly welcoming local people.
Beaches
Beaches are mostly black sand due to the volcanic heritage, but the few white sand beaches are clean, deserted and as white as fine sugar. Those on the Southern side of the island, normally have calm water and are suitable for snorkelling and some have bars. The Atlantic shore beaches are great for a brisk swim or walk and some exhilarating bodysurfing, but not so good for other watersports.
Things to Do
Scenic Railway Tour, Brimstone Hill Fort, golf, diving, sailing, snorkelling, water sports and catamaran cruises. Rain forest and volcano tours. Music Festival in June and popular Carnival over Christmas/New Year. There are many different species of wildlife and birds, including the African Green Vervet monkeys who roam freely and are a delight to behold. Frequent ferry service to Nevis.
Shopping
‘Rams' has three conveniently placed supermarkets. Good selection of souvenir boutiques. Excellent selection of fresh fish, fruit and vegetables at the market in Basseterre - particularly active on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. This is a good opportunity to meet the locals and experience the lively chatter and banter.
Restaurants & Nightlife
Mostly local Caribbean cuisine, but there are a few International, Oriental and Indian restaurants. Most nightlife revolves around the hotels, which host folkloric shows, calypso, reggae and steel bands. A few nightclubs are open on a regular basis including "Bambu's" at Basseterre.
Getting Around
Plentiful taxis and car/jeep hire companies. Quad bike hire.
Getting There
St Kitts has it's own International airport with direct flights from the UK and North America.
Currency