A taste of the Caribbean – St. Kitts

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.

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.

Few fashion brands are based in a 17^th 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.

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.

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.