ST. KITTS

St. Kitts has become the resort mecca. The major crop is sugar, a tradition dating back from the 17th century. It has the best white-sand beaches. It was once a British colony, but was given self-government in 1967.

It is so small, it is considered a "ministate" instead of a country. Sugarcane runs right up the slopes and there are palm-lined beaches around the island. You’ll also notice ruins of old mills and plantation houses, in addition to a lot of trees and rich vegetation.

Getting Around

Taxis and rental cars are recommended.

Where to Stay

A. Very Expensive

Golden Lemon

Jack Tar Village St. Kitts Beach Resort & Casino

Ottley’s Plantation Inn

Rawlins Plantation

The White House

B. Moderate/Inexpensive

Bird Rock Beach Hotel

Coconut Beach Club

Frigate Bay Resort

Ocean Terrace Inn

Where to Dine

A. Expensive

The Golden Lemon

The Patio

The Royal Palm

B. Moderate

Ballahoo Restaurant

Fisherman’s Wharf Seafood Restaurant and Bar

Mango’s Garden Bar & Bistro

Ocean Terrace Inn

Stonewalls

Turtle Beach Bar & Grill

C. Inexpensive

The Atlantic Club

Glimbara Diner

Beaches

Frigate Bay Friar’s Bay

Sand Bank Bay White House Bay

Cockleshell Bay Banana Bay

Great Salt Pond Conaree Bay