THINGS TO SEE AND DO

BASSETERRE

Reminders of St. Kitts's rich colonial past are everywhere in the capital. At the heart is The Circus, with its ornate Victorian clock tower. Surrounding it are graceful buildings with latice-work balconies, a range of stylish shops, and bars with verandahs where you can sit and watch the world go by. There's even an old-fashioned red telephone box. A short walk brings you to Independence Square, where slaves were once bought and sold. Today, it is a peaceful garden overlooked by elegant houses and the Roman Catholic cathedral.

 

BRIMSTONE HILL

No trip to the island would be complete without visiting this mighty 18th-century fortress, which sits high on a hillside and has spectacular views over the Caribbean Sea. Built by African slaves, the fort's five bastions and citadel cover 38 acres and took more than 100 years to complete. The fort is considered to be one of the finest examples of British military architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

ROMNEY MANOR

Here's a perfect opportunity to combine clothes shopping with a visit to an outstanding tropical garden. Romney Manor is part of an estate once owned by the Jeffersons, whose grandson went on to become US President, and is now home to the Caribelle Batik factory and a lovingly restored botanical garden.Watch live batik demonstrations, browse through the shop with its huge range of riotously colourful fabrics, and then wander among the lush vegetation of the 17th-century sugar estate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About St. Kitts Travel


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With years of experience of travel to the Caribbean and a close working relationship with the tourist boards from the different Caribbean Islands, Worldwide Travel Solutions really does have all the knowledge and information you need to know in planning your Caribbean holiday right at their fingertips.

 


 

RAINFOREST

While sugar cane covers the coastal plains, the lush interior of the island is an ecological haven for a wide variety of rare birds, butterflies and the elusive green vervet monkey. St. Kitts is one of the few places in the world where the rainforest has actually grown in the last 20 years and is bursting with tropical fruits, colourful flowers and exotic wildlife. We strongly recommended you take a trip with one of the experienced local guides who will talk you through the various specimens of flora and fauna and explain their medicinal uses.

 

SCENIC RAILWAY

If you want a relaxing and unusual way to see the island, then a sugar train tour is the perfect answer. The train uses the track still used to transport cane from the plantation estates to the sugar factory and deep-water harbour. There are breathtaking ocean and mountain views as it hugs the coastline, passing old plantation homes and crossing dramatic bridges. Each of the five double-decker carriages has air-conditioned seats below with an open-topped upper deck.

 

BEACHES

St. Kitts may be a small island but there are still plenty of beaches to suit all tastes. The dark, volcanic bays in the north are striking but most beach action tends to concentrate in the protected south-east. At Frigate Bay, where the island is so narrow you can walk from coast to coast in a few minutes, the rollers on the Altantic beach are good for bodysurfing while the calm waters on the Caribbean side make it popular with families. Both beaches have bars and restaurants nearby. If you are looking for more deserted coves and bays, then head for the south-eastern tip of the island. Friar's Bay South has a couple of bars with a local feel while Cockle, Sand Bank Bay and Banana Bay are very secluded. The liveliest place on the peninsula is Turtle Beach, which has a popular bar and live steel band.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Recently awarded Travel Agency of the Year from the St. Kitts Tourist Board, Worldwide Travel Solutions enjoy a very close working relationship with airlines and hoteliers for the Caribbean Islands. This in turn ensures that they are able to secure for you the very best deals and fares available. For your added peace of mind and security they are fully ABTA (Associate of British Travel Agents) bonded. What more could the discerning traveler ask for?