We just returned last night from our first trip to these lovely islands. We're mid-50's, really not experienced Caribbean travelers, spend most of our vacation time in Central America.
We spent four nights on St. Kitts at the Timothy Beach Resort. No complaints about the place, very nice room, although the bathroom was miniscule. We liked that it was walking distance to many restaurants. We ate at Mr. X's Shiggdy Shack, Monkey Bar, PJ's Pizza, Ballahoo, Turtle Beach. As you can see by the above list, we aren't interested in 'fine dining'. I want to eat with my feet in the sand as much as possible. We did have a very good breakfast at the hotel as well.
We enjoyed the town of Basseterre, although we didn't spend enough time there.
We hikes to the top of the volcano with Greg's Safari's. It was a much more difficult hike than I expected. We hiked to the top of Mt. Qua Qua on Grenada a couple years ago, and expected more of the same. We were surprised. We didn't really have any trouble making the trek, but I wasn't expecting so much actual clamboring over boulders and needing to climb the rocks using tree roots to hold on to. Our guide was nice, but not as well informed as other guides we've used in other locales about the local flora and fauna.
Ok, on to Nevis. We stayed at Oualie Beach Resort. Once again, we were pleased with our choice. We walked over to Nisbet one day. It seemed really windy, compared to where we were. Lovely place though. We also enjoyed wandering Charlestown and Pinney Beach. Unfortunately, we didn't give Nevis enough time, lots of things we didn't get done. It didn't help that neither of us are willing to learn to drive on the 'wrong' side of the road.
The food at Oualie Beach was very good, we had a couple lunches and their beach barbeque. That was a very fun night, live music, lots of fun people. Also ate at Eddy's, huge portions, once again great people.
Only downside was that our very early morning cab (5:30am) was a no show. However, the very nice girl at the front desk, called her mother, who worked at the airport to send a cab from there. (The cab companies weren't answering their phones that early in the am.) Unfortunately, no cabs at the airport either....So, one of the airport employees actually came and got us. How nice was that!
In closing, we really enjoyed both these islands. The people were very friendly both places, both locals and tourists.
Trip report--St. Kitts/Nevis
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Your report is so ho-hum, that I am disappointed. We are not that much behind you in age...38 and 40, and are looking at a return this summer. We did the rainforest tour with O'Neil tours in June in St. Kitts....me, with undiagnosed.. 2 ruptured disks in the lower spine....no wonder it hurt like.....anyway, it was great and informative!! We did stay at the Marriott, which was large, as were the rooms. We did stay at Oualie Beach in Nevis, which was ok, however; the food was outstanding!!(thanks to Chef Jason!!)
I should probably keep my mouth shut, but that is an issue with me. I apologize if the ho-hum comment is out of line. Your report does give your impressions of the island. I do appreciate the volcano hike comments, as I thought it might be more difficult than the rainforest hike. It's good to know.
I guess I don't know what you wanted me to say. We had a good time, enjoyed the islands. What kind of information do you want?
I don't understand ih's comment either. Thank you for a lovely report.
JeanH, thank you for sharing your impressions of SKB and NEV. I fell in love with Nevis when I visited just over a year ago and long to return.
Where in Central America have you visited, and did did you find that St. Kitts & Nevis were at all comparable in terms of hiking, ease of getting around, and the friendliness of the locals?
I loved the part about your getting to airport the day of your departure. Can you imagine an airport employee leaving to come pick you up here in the States? I don't think so! No, definitely not a ho-hum trip report in MY opinion.
Jean
Thanks for taking the time to write a report. I like your comment about eating with your feet in the sand.
I'm sure your information and impressions will be useful to potential new visitors to the islands. The airport saga is wonderful!
cw
Trying to compare our trips in Central America to St. Kitts/Nevis is tough. The places we've been vary greatly, we've spent time in Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize. Getting around in Costa Rica can be alot of work. Slow going, but the scenery is spectacular. Definite similarities to the views on St.Kitts, but 'wilder' and much larger tracts of undeveloped areas. Some areas you can't even drive too, have to go by either water or air. Hiking is wonderful. I'm sure there are really tough day hikes in CR, the ones we've been on have been fascinating, but not particularly difficult.
We were in Panama for two weeks, I feel like we barely scratched the surface. We flew from place to place there, I really don't know how it would be to drive. I understand it shouldn't be too hard.
Belize is 'easier' than the other two places we've been. English speaking, very small country, easy to get around. Most of our time there has been spent on the coast, we really need to explore the interior more. Belize doesn't have the breathtaking views that CR and Panama do (especially CR), but we like the laid back lifestyle. It's easier to hang with the locals in Belize, they are warm and welcoming. The people in Costa Rica are wonderful too, but we don't speak enough Spanish to really have long conversations. Ditto with Panama.
In Costa Rica and Panama we spent lots of time moving around, these weren't the lazy vacations we take in Belize. St. Kitts/Nevis was somewhere in the middle. I wouldn't doubt we'll end up back at these islands at some point. We really did enjoy ourselves.
We leave for our Nevis adventure Tuesday morning. Especially appreciated hearing about your no-show cab as the airlines changed our return trip from a 2:30p to a early flight. We are anticipating that we are going to need a 4:30 am cab and wondering if ours will also be a no-show. If so, maybe we'll just have to stay!
Loved St Kitts and the people!!! Timothy Beach was the worst place I have ever stayed at. Substandard, I cried because we could not change hotels. It was a big dissappointment but the location was great.
mels - you do realize that you resurected a thread that is 2 1/2 years old!!!!
Yes, now I do. It's been at least that long since I've been there.
mels, I'm glad you brought this thread to the top as we are planning to go to St. Kitts and Nevis in November. Any thoughts on where you might stay if you go again? The Marriott is giving some good deals right now. Any other advice you might have?
Thanks
No...I was only there once. I have friends that have stayed at the Marriot and loved it. They brought their 4 teenage children. There are quiter and smaller places around the island that are nice. The Marriot location is good!!
As I mention, this thread is more than 2 years old. If you do a search on the forum you'll find lots of more recent threads on where to stay and what to do in St. Kitts.
YOu could advise the last post and help them without a search...you know alot about St Kitts and Nevis.
Thanks mels for your reply. I have been searching for the last few months, and will continue to do so.