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Introduction
St. Kitts, the nickname for St. Christopher, was originally called Liamuga meaning fertile island by the first Indian residents. And there's little question as to why. Verdant mountains, fields of abundant green sugar cane, and beautiful topi... Continue reading »
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History
Like many other islands, Christopher Columbus saw St. Kitts in 1493 and it must have been memorable since he eventually gave it his own name. Eventually, it was inhabited by both French and English—they settled in different parts of the islan... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Staying in St. Kitts runs the gamut: from in-town guest homes to standard tourist-style hotels to the crème de la crème, lavish plantation inns. St. Kitts as well as sister island Nevis are well-known for their plantation inns, restored histo... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
St. Kitts is not an island with an overabundance of places to dine. Most restaurants are connected with hotels, so it is to the hotels, and particularly the plantation inns, where one should look for good food. There are, however, a few fre... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
St. Kitts is the home of an annual St Kitts Music Festival, one of the biggest one in the Caribbean with top jazz, R&B, reggae, and even gospel singers for the four-day event. The outdoor festival usually held each June attracts people fr... Continue reading »
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Tours
The island of St. Kitts is an island of villages, linked together by a single road that circumvents the island. They are tucked around deep gorges or ghauts as they are called on this island. Some are nestled along the seacoast. St. Kitts... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: The Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on St. Kitts is located 2 miles from Basseterre. Most flights from North America and London will connect through Antigua, St. Maarten or Puerto Rico. Airlines serving... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
St. Kitts Country: Saint Kitts and Nevis St. Kitts by the Numbers: Population: 35,000 Elevation: 157 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 45.8 inches Average January Temperature: 77 degrees F Average July Temperature: 82 degrees F Quick F... Continue reading »
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Introduction
St. Kitts has become a resort mecca in recent years. Its major crop is sugar, a tradition dating from the 17th century. But tourism may overwhelm it in the years to come, as its southeastern peninsula, site of the best white-sand beaches, has... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There There is only one nonstop flight a week to St. Kitts from North America: US Airways (tel. 800/428-4322 in the U.S. and Canada; www.usairways.com) flies nonstop on Saturday from both Philadelphia and Charlotte to St. Kitts. Ot... Continue reading »
St. Kitts Travel Experiences
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Seeing St.Kitts
One of my favorite things about St.Kitts is that it's still fairly unknown and still unspoiled. There were no towering casinos, heavy tra... Continue reading »
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The Island Tour
We were lucky to find an awesome guide, who took us around the island to visit some neat places.We toured the country side, seeing old st... Continue reading »
