St. Kitts
Welcome to the exotically beautiful island of St. Kitts.
Like no other island in the Caribbean, St. Kitts seems to embody a kind of
lush tropical paradise usually associated with the South Pacific. The
atmosphere here is palpably luxuriant. It is an intoxicating blend of
sunlight, sea, air and fantastically abundant vegetation.
At the center of St. Kitts stands the spectacular, cloud-fringed peak of
Mount
Liamuiga (pronounced Lee-a-mweega), a dormant volcano covered by a dense
tropical forest.
| The
One Thing You Don't Want to Miss |
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| Whether you're a history buff or just want to take in
the scenery, be sure to visit the 350-year-old estate, Romney Manor,
once owned by a British earl. The beautiful grounds include
magnificent gardens, exotic plants and an amazing African Saman
tree, which covers half an acre and is believed to be as old as the
estate itself. |
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| Other
Fun Things to Do |
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Explore Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park. Climb to
the top of the main hill to take in amazing views of St.
Eustatius and Sandy Point Town. |
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Walk through Independence Square. Now a small public park,
it was built in 1790 for slave auctions and council
meetings. |
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Visit St. George's Cathedral. While originally christened
Notre Dame in 1670 by the French, it was destroyed more than
once and was most recently rebuilt in 1869 in typical
Georgian style. |
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| Sporting
Adventures |
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| With this island's dormant volcanoes and rugged
mountains, hiking is a popular activity. And of course with
turquoise-blue Caribbean waters, you can spend the day snorkeling,
swimming or fishing. |
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| Get
a Taste of Local Flavor |
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| If you're looking for a wide range of island flavor,
St. Kitts is for you. Chances are you'll come across all sorts of
culinary delights stemming from West Indian, Creole, Indian, and
French cultures. Typical dishes include roast suckling pig,
shellfish and a variety of locally grown produce such as yams,
breadfruit and papaya. |
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| Local
Currency |
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| The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar
(XCD). U.S. dollars, credit cards and traveler's checks are widely
accepted. |
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