Some Information about the Island of St Kitts

Some basics you may find useful.

The twin island Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is located in the Eastern Caribbean, roughly 1,200 miles from Miami and about an hour by plane from Puerto Rico. There are direct flights from Miami, Puerto Rico, New York, Atlanta, Antigua, St Martin and London.

The population of St Kitts is around 35,000. Nevis has a population of around 10,000.

The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD or EC$) but US Dollars are accepted everywhere in St Kitts and Nevis at a fixed rate of approx EC$2.7 to US$1

On September 19, 1983 St. Kitts and Nevis gained independence from Britain, but the twin island Federation of St Kitts and Nevis remains a member of the British Commonwealth. The islands retain many British traditions. Cricket is a favourite pastime and we drive on the left hand side of the road. We do not however, have any traffic lights.

St. Kitts and Nevis are two islands but one paradise. Kittitian people are friendly and helpful and the island combines beautiful scenery, quality beaches and a rich culture and history. Brimstone Hill Fortress is a World Heritage Site.

In recent years Port Zante has grown to become one of the best cruise ship ports in the Caribbean.

The tourism industry on the island, while growing every year, still has a long way to go before it reaches the heights of more established islands. This gives St Kitts an "undiscovered" feeling. If sophisticated nightlife and major resorts are your style, then St Kitts is not for you. If however you wish to relax, enjoy and let the stress fall away then "come Limin' with us.

What to do when not diving

Visit Brimstone Hill Fortress.
Built in 1790, Brimstone Hill is the reason why St Kitts is known as "The Gibraltar of the Caribbean".

Take a walk around Basseterre and Port Zante.
Visit the shops in Port Zante and explore the town of Basseterre, the capital of St Kitts.

Take a ride on the St Kitts Scenic Railway.
See the island from the railcars that follow the old sugar train rail route. This is the only working railroad in the Caribbean. Avery different view of St Kitts.

Explore and relax on the beaches.
From "The Strip" at Frigate Bay to the secluded beaches of the South East Peninsula, you will find something to suit you amongst the many and varied beaches of St Kitts.

Then of course there is Golf, Rainforest tours, Island tours, Catamaran Cruises and Zip Lining through the rainforest. You can even take the non-divers on a Glass Bottom Boat or a Sea Trek adventure. For the evenings there are many restaurants and bars and one of the best casinos in the caribbean.

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