St. Kitts and Nevis Features

St. Kitts and Nevis Features

• Top Reasons to Go
  Both St. Kitts and Nevis are steeped in history; Brimstone Hill Fortress is a man-made UNESCO World Heritage...
• Getting Oriented
  St. Kitts, a 65-square-mi (168-square-km) island is 2 mi (3 km) from smaller Nevis, about 40 square mi...
• History and Culture
  The islands' history follows the usual Caribbean route: Amerindian settlements, Columbus's voyages, fierce...
• Island Activities
  Both St. Kitts and Nevis have good but not great beaches (Friar's or Frigate Bay are the best choices...
• Logistics
  Getting to St. Kitts and Nevis: Many travelers connect in Antigua, San Juan, St. Maarten, or St. Thomas...
• On the Ground
  Taxis meet every ferry and flight to St. Kitts or Nevis. The taxis are unmetered, but fixed rates, in...
• When to Go
  The high season is relatively short, starting in mid-December and stretching into early or mid-April...