ST. KITTS & NEVIS

We were captivated by by the culture and tropical vibes of St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Nevis, the smallest country in the Americas. They were the first islands to be colonized by the British and French. Although they were known for many firsts, they were the last to gain independence.

From the majestic Mount Liamuiga to the breathtaking views at just any location, St. Kitts was a hour direct flight for us from the Dominican Republic. If you have never been to St. Kitts, I’d highly recommend visiting and here’s some places you can visit.

  • Brimstone Hill National Park - is a UNESCO heritage site known as the Gibraltar of the Caribbean. Construction started in 1690 and it took 100 years to construct by enslaved Africans. At 800 feet, It gives panoramic views of neighboring islands such as St. Eustatius, Saba, St. Martin and St. Bartholemy.

  • Romney Manor on Wingfield Estate - First estate of free enslaved Africans in 1834. You will be intrigued with sites of 400 year old trees

  • Caribelle Batik - the most popular tourist attraction located at Romney Manor where you can engage with workers using ancient Indonesian techniques to dye fabric

  • Black Rock - huge boulders on a beach that are remnants of lava from a volcanic eruption of Mount Liamuiga

  • Timothy Hill Overlook - where two bodies of water, the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea meet. Also boasts views of Nevis

Brimestone Hill

Caribelle Batik

Romney Manor

Black Rock

Timothy Overlook

Brimestone Hill

St. Kitts and Nevis is separated by a shallow two mile channel known as “The Narrows”. Our trip would not be complete without a visit to Nevis. From St. Kitts we took a 7 minute speedboat ride to Nevis for a day trip. We got a quick tour of the island and visited several former plantations such as The Hermitage and Montpelier now both hotels. We also got to experience a sulfur bath and sunbathing at PInney Beach, the longest beach in Nevis.

Our time in St. Kitts was especially memorable as we were able to experience their pre-Carnival festivities during the Christmas season. We also enjoyed the Scenic Raliway, the last Railway of the West Indies. It was build between 1912-1926 and used to transport sugarcane from the plantations to the sugar factory in the capital city of Basseterre, giving the city its nickname, Sugar City. We enjoyed strolling through the city meandering through the streets near the Victorian Berkeley Memorial Clock and stopping to relax at the Italian inspired fountain in the Independence Square. Our stay at the Marriott Resort and Casino was perfectly located with just a nice stroll we were able to have night dining options at The Strip. The strip is a collection of casual restaurants all grouped together on the beach serving excellent foot, music with live bands and a true relaxed Caribbean vibe.

I encourage you to add St. Kitts and Nevis and your list of destinations and I am sure you will enjoy it any time of the year you choose to go.

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