ST. KITTS

Blessed with Caribbean charm, romantic scenery, and mouth-watering cuisine, set foot on the island of a thousand treasures

Writer: Phoebe Harper | Project Manager: Deane Anderton

Limin’ – to hang out, enjoy yourself, and kick back on island time. This one small word encapsulates the St. Kitts experience, as the ultimate destination for some sun, sea, and laidback indulgence.

Found in the azure waters of the Caribbean, St. Kitts lies in the Leeward Islands chain and is one half of the dual-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis Federation. Although in modern times it is rarely referred to as St. Christopher, St. Kitts’ official name hearkens back to when explorer

Christopher Columbus was so captivated by the island’s natural beauty that he decided to name it after the patron saint of travellers.

From the rain-forested verdure of the towering volcanic peak of Mount Liamuiga, to the kaleidoscopic swathes of virgin coral reef coating the ocean floor, St. Kitts is a natural paradise from top to bottom. A haven for scuba divers, to venture deeper off the shores of St. Kitts promises a spectacular submarine display of shipwrecks, sea turtles and rainbow fish, and much more.

On land, St. Kitts’ colonial past is tangible in lavish plantation estates that are a reminder of the once thriving sugar cane trade, and in the quaint architecture of historic Basseterre – the island’s capital, where visitors have arrived at the bustling Port Zante for centuries.

St. Kitts’ culinary scene is sure to whet your appetite, including fine dining restaurants in Basseterre and quintessentially Caribbean reggae beach barbeques on

Frigate Bay, best enjoyed over a rum punch or two as the soothing beats of soca music pulsate in the background. This stretch of sand is one of the liveliest spots on the island, home to a string of beach bars known as The Strip. For those in search of sun-soaked seclusion, head to the deserted coves surrounding Sandy Bank Bay or the volcanic sands of Dieppe Bay. Wherever you go, you can’t go wrong, since St. Kitts’ greatest calling card is the warmth and hospitality of the Kittitians themselves.