St. Kitts & Nevis Travel Adventures

By KC Nash

Up until a few years ago, St. Kitts and Nevis were the type of islands that tourists delighted in “discovering.” Seemingly untouched by modern times, they seemed like the “old” Caribbean – small, intimate hotels, pristine beaches, uncluttered roads, with

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hunter Publishing
• Release date: Jul 15, 2009
• ISBN: 9781588437037

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St Kitts & Nevis Travel Adventures

K.C. Nash

Introduction

What Type Are You?

Pick Your Island

Anguilla

Antigua & Barbuda

Montserrat

St. Kitts

Nevis

Saba and St. Eustatius

St. Barthelemy

St. Martin/Sint Maarten

Websites

Following the Symbols

A Word of Caution

Essential Packing List

St. Kitts & Nevis

The Allure of the Islands

A Brief History

The Facts

Travel Information

When to Go

Getting There

Customs

Special Events & Holidays

Health

Pets

Crime

Electricity

Money Matters

Weddings

Internet Access

Media

Sources of Information

Getting Around

St. Kitts

Exploring

On Foot

On Wheels

Scenic or Historic Tours

On Water

Playing & Watching Sports

Seeing the Sights

Where to Stay

Luxury With Limits

Guest Houses

Dining Around St. Kitts

Dressing Up to Eat Out

Quick Bites

Shopping

Nightlife

The Beaches of St. Kitts

Nevis

Travel Information

Getting There

Special Events & Holidays

Health

Money Matters

Internet Access

Sources of Information

Getting Around

Exploring

On Foot

On Wheels

On Water

On Horseback

Playing & Watching Sports

Seeing the Sights

Where to Stay

Luxe Hotels

Guest Houses

Day Spas

Eating Out

Dressing Up to Eat Out

Ethnic Foods & Favorites

West Indian Cooking

Shopping

Nightlife

The Beaches of Nevis

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About the Author

K.C. Nash is a professional travel writer with years of experience in writing feature stories for magazines and newspapers.  She lives in Antigua, one of the Leewards, and frequently travels throughout the region to explore new developments and share them with her readers.

Before moving to Antigua in 2005, K.C. lived in the East Bay area of San Francisco, and served as a special sections editor and feature writer for the Contra Costa Times newspaper chain. She also contributed articles to Diablo Magazine, an award-winning regional publication based in the East Bay.

Most recently, she has been a contributor to the Caribbean Edge website, and now hosts her own site, www.leewardislands.net, where she will be updating the information contained in this book on a continuous basis.

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank my husband Willie Nash, Jr. for his patient support over the last year as I researched each island. I truly enjoyed his company as we visited hotels, restaurants and various attractions on each island. He always had insightful questions and cogent observations to add—especially when I completely missed the obvious or got too cranky and out of sorts to think of good questions.

I would also like to thank the professional staff members of the tourism boards and authorities on each island who were so helpful in arranging tours and visits, and generally supporting the publication of this book. They include Director Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch and Merlyn Rogers of the Anguilla Tourist Board; Director General Lorraine Headley and U.S. Director of Tourism Derede Samuel-Whitlock of the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism; Director Ernestine Cassell, Ishwar Persad and Jadine Glitzenhirn of the Montserrat Tourist Board; Director Glenn Holm of the Saba Tourism Office; Director Christine Walwyn and her capable staff members Diannille Taylor and Wendell Pemberton of St. Kitts; Chief Executive Officer Helen Kidd and Angelique France of the Nevis Tourism Authority; and Director of Tourism Elise Magras of St. Barths for their kind assistance.

I appreciate the time each of the hotel and restaurant managers and staff took to tell me about their properties and take me on tours. Without their patient guidance, this book would be a lot shorter and half as valuable.

Introduction

What Type Are You?

Before you decide where to go in the Leeward Islands, you should examine your needs and desires – and especially your traveling style. Take a look at the suggested styles below, and see which description fits you best.

The Perfect Cruise Passenger

Your idea of the perfect vacation is settling into one place and having the world come to you. Your idea of heaven includes multiple restaurants to choose from, loads of entertainment, fun activities and shopping… all within a short distance from your room. And you still want to explore different cultures, albeit in quick glimpses that can be had on an organized tour, so that you can return to your little haven on or by the sea.

The Boots-On Adventurer

To you, the world is one big hiking trail supplemented by huge pools for your kayaking, sailing, parasailing or diving activities. The more explorations you can cram into a day the better – and then at the end of the day you want to see what the local culture has to explore in the way of cuisines and entertainment. Beach-sitting, lazy swimming in a warm pool, or sitting on a balcony reading a good book are not among your preferred activities.

The Cultural Explorer

The world is a fascinating place, and you want to know as much about it as you can. You love talking to hotel owners, restaurateurs, tour operators and just ordinary people to hear what they like best about their country. You are game to try native cuisines (although monkey brains may not be to your liking), dances, games and anything different from your own culture. You’d prefer to stay in places that don’t remind you of home, but give you a new view of the world at large.

The I Like What I Like Traveler

You still expect all the comforts of home when you travel – including the foods you normally eat, the type of bed you sleep in, and the media you are accustomed to. You would like a little adventure, but for the most part you don’t want to be inconvenienced by a lot of unfamiliar things flying at you while you are abroad. Your favorite activities, like golfing, horseback riding, or tennis, are easily available in a form similar to what you get at home.

The Incurable Romantic

Faraway places inspire you to new romantic heights. You love finding panoramic vistas that bring out your joy, intimate restaurants that delight your palate, and local music and entertainment that stir your soul. You prefer hotels with room décors that offer glimpses of past cultures, and tours that bring you into a world of historical intrigues and swashbuckling adventures. You want to return home with gorgeous photos and special memories to savor.

The Family Social Director

While you may resemble one of the above types of travelers, you have a spouse, children, relatives or friends to consider. Your idea of heaven is a place where everyone gets