St. Kitts & Nevis

The southern Caribbean's lesser-known yet magnificent twin islands are beautiful. Travelers seeking a blend of resort leisure and stunning scenery with a spice of adventure and history may find St. Kitts and Nevis appealing. St. Kitts is the more extroverted sibling, with the most restaurants, pubs, and hotels to choose from. Nevis, a secluded and beautiful island, epitomizes the grandeur that has been the region's calling card.

Although seclusion is the most appealing feature (Nevis has no streetlights), there are several additional attractions. Take, for example, the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club's sloping greens. Do you want to learn about culture? These islands have everything - just look at the St. Kitts Carnival in the winter or the music festival in June. And history buffs will appreciate the fact that Nevis is the birthplace of founding father Alexander Hamilton, that St. Kitts' majestic Brimstone Hill Fortress was once dubbed the "Gibraltar of the West Indies", and that the St. Kitts Scenic Railway teaches visitors on the area's sugar cane heritage. Meanwhile, those who have come only for the beach may unwind on a number of white-sand sanctuaries, such as Oualie Beach and Frigate Bay, with a good book.