A taste of the Caribbean – St. Kitts
Hike through the Valley of Giants, zipline over the rainforest canopy, dive among the coral beds and soak up centuries of fascinating history on unforgettable St. Kitts
With over a quarter of its island covered in lush tropical rainforest and surrounded by waters teeming with colourful fish, St. Kitts is a stunning escape. Here you can enjoy whatever holiday suits your style – whether you’re fascinated by its history, you love to shop or you’re sporty at heart. There’s so much to see and do. Climb 1000 feet down into the steaming crater floor of Sofa Rock, once the cap of a volcano. (Don’t worry, it’s dormant!) Relax on the powder-white sands of Cockleshell Bay. Snorkel around the rocky reef in White House Bay. Take a luxurious catamaran cruise along the island’s coastline, or step back in time and explore St. Kitts’ heritage to unique locations such as Fairview Great House and Botanical Gardens.
Book a holiday with BA: St Kitts 7 night holidays from £659pp
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Five things that make St. Kitts special…
Basseterre
One of the best ways to get a feel for St. Kitts is to soak up the happenings in its capital Basseterre. Spend some time exploring Basseterre’s lanes, seeing the Italianate fountain in Independence Square and browsing around The Circus – St. Kitts' very own 'Piccadilly Circus'. The St. Kitts National Museum is nearby, and you wouldn't want to miss a visit to the Amina Craft Market. We challenge you to browse its stalls and not come away with something special – jewellery, gifts or an art print.
The Scenic Railway 'Sugar Train'
There is only one railway in the entire Caribbean… and it’s on St. Kitts! It used to carry sugar cane, but now the 18 miles of railway has been reclaimed as a sight-seeing tour. For a day when you want to take things easy, there couldn’t be a more lovely way to soak up the views and relax at the same time.
Caribelle Batik
Few fashion brands are based in a 17th century mansion estate. In fact, we can’t think of any, except Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor. Caribelle has been creating vibrant fashion lines using age-old Indonesian tie-dye methods since 1974. Tour the estate and treat yourself to something unique while you’re at it.
Frigate Bay and The Strip
One of St. Kitts’ favourite swimming spots, Frigate Bay offers the perfect mix of beach life and socialising. As the sun sets and thoughts turn from swimming to partying, The Strip at Frigate Bay comes into its own – restaurants and bars throng to the sounds of soca, calypso, reggae and urban beats from DJs and local bands. This is where the beautiful crowd hang out, from dawn til way beyond dusk.
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most significant historical site in St. Kitts. It was built over 104 years, offers stunning ocean views with neighbouring islands in the distance, and offers a fascinating glimpse into St. Kitts’ importance as a key location for the British and the French in the late 1600s. It is a wonderfully preserved site where visitors can wander seeing artefacts or simply taking in its grandeur.