Best At Caribbean Holidays

Located a 45-minute plane ride both from Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, St Kitts and its neighbour Nevis both offer a varied natural landscape that  includes great surfing waves, volcanic peaks, beaches of every type and scarcely inhabited wilderness. There is also a good range of less strenuous fun to be had, all of it in a typically Caribbean setting. So if you have in mind a Holiday St. Kitts, you will be joining a small, growing elite. The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis represents one of the oldest of the colonised Caribbean territories. Finally having gained independence in 1983, the Federation has the distinction of being the newest nation on the American continent. The island of St. Kitts covers a total of 69 square miles and has Basseterre as its capital. Known as a lively place, the town is a starting point for exploring the island which at its highest point reaches an impressive 3,500 feet. The south of the island is home to well-known Frigate Bay, which has both Atlantic and Caribbean beaches. The north of the island, by contrast, shows off its verdant slopes running down to a coastline where the settlements are of the typical West Indian variety. The remains of sugar works can be spotted here. When looking for a St. Kitts Hotel, visitors can find the choice a little limited, but besides the resorts and complexes found along the south coast, there are also plantation houses which have been converted into elegant hotels which combine a hypnotic sense of nostalgia with the best of comfort and hospitality. From the sister isle, Nevis, there is a fabulous view of St. Kitts. Just two miles away, divided from its larger neighbour by the channel named "The Narrows", Nevis is famous as one of Admiral Nelson’s early stamping grounds. The island drops away from the striking central feature, the volcano Nevis Peak, down to fascinating sands comprising white coral combined with volcanic brown and black sand. Clapboard houses line the streets of the small capital Charlestown.

Holidaying on St. Kitts and Nevis need not stretch the pocket too much; while there are some very exclusive hotels, there is still a good prospect of securing a very affordable St. Kitts Package Holiday on either island. These islands really are for every type of holidaymaker. Golfers will revel in the unique scenery while playing on each of the three courses; each of the two islands has its own championship course, with, on St. Kitts a further 9-hole course on. Horse riders can enjoy a canter on the shore, courtesy of one of several equestrian centres. Water sports lovers are in for a treat, too, when they select these two islands, given the contrasting types of water to be experienced during St. Kitts Holidays. From surfing to diving and even game fishing, St. Kitts and Nevis have it all, water-wise. Couples in search of a really quiet St. Kitts Hotel can find child-free accommodation, while elsewhere families are well catered for. Adjacent to Great Salt Pond are amazing silky sands, a good place for children to play, as is Banana Bay, where the shallows offer great snorkelling. Every family member will enjoy St. Kitts Scenic Railway, too. Choosing just where to locate oneself for a St. Kitts Holiday needn’t be too difficult, as the location is of such a manageable size. On the other hand, what is on offer is a fairly wide range of environments, though none very far from the sea. On Nevis there are veranda-ed old-style villas tucked away amid green rolling landscape, conjuring up the old-world romantic Caribbean mood, still thankfully preserved on the island. On both islands, inland plantations offer that stillness amid ancient natural settings that will lull the holidaymaker into a delightful sense of well-being, intoxicated by the rarefied air and pampered by the various advantages of five-star accommodation. Choosing to reside, by contrast, on Frigate Bay means being part of a bustling holiday scene. Accommodation ranges from family-run boarding houses with antique furniture to modern fully equipped resort hotels. The area is blessed with a range of dining options and lively nightlife, including casinos. Booking at the right time can provide pleasingly cheap St. Kitts Holidays. One hotel which couldn’t possibly disappoint is Sugar Bay Club on St. Kitts. This lies along action-packed Frigate Bay, making it a good base for every type of activity. With a choice of rooms which include Garden Rooms, Poolside Rooms, Cottage Suites and and Oceanfront Rooms, different tastes are accommodated.  Those that possess a sea view look directly on to the dramatic and ever-changing Atlantic Ocean. St. Kitts Late Deals can be had here by visiting the website. The resort’s own Diamond Cut Restaurant & Bar has a lovely terrace looking towards Royal St. Kitts Golf Course. This is a popular Steakhouse. It is complemented by a convenient poolside bar. Alternatively, sample the gracious lifestyle of a bygone era by holidaying at the renowned Relais & Chateaux Montpelier Plantation. While the setting and architecture of this historic sugar plantation is nothing if not traditional, its interior enjoys a modern twist and is the last word in charm and romance. Lying inland in tropical gardens on Nevis, the eighteen-room hotel has a freshwater pool. The Trade Winds waft through every room (which also boast air-conditioning for complete comfort). Dining here is an event, with such uniquely crafted Caribbean dishes on the menu as Shrimp and Coconut Platter served with passion fruit, Mango Chilli Glazed Mahi Mahi with Caribbean seasoned rice and mango drizzle and, to finish, Dominican Chocolate spiced hot chocolate, cocoa nib candy, chocolate rum ice cream with bananas. One of the Plantation’s restaurants has an arresting setting in a partly ruined mill. Look out for St. Kitts Deals to this hideaway on Nevis. While there are no direct flights for holidaymakers travelling from the UK to St. Kitts and Nevis, the following airlines connect to Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw International Airport on St Kitts (Antigua is most commonly where connecting flights are obtained) : British Airways, Delta Airlines, LIAT Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways. When it comes to deciding when to pay your visit, some would say: Do not miss Carnival – over Christmas and New Year. Since St. Kitts Resorts operate year round, you can take your pick. Temperatures hover very agreeably in the high 80s°F from April until October, which also tends to be the wetter season but overall the thermometer continues to read over 70°F throughout the entire year, making St. Kitts Late Deals always good deals! Letting the Trade Winds direct you towards this delightfully undeveloped slow-paced Caribbean spot will be a decision you will be glad you made.  Every visitor is seduced one way or another by the unique magic that is St Kitts.