St. Kitts & Nevis
The southern Caribbean's lesser-known yet opulent twin islands are beautiful. Travelers seeking a blend of resort tranquility and stunning scenery with a dash of adventure and history are drawn to St. Kitts and Nevis. The outgoing sister, St. Kitts, has the most restaurants, pubs, and hotels to choose from. Nevis, a shy and lush island, displays the grandeur that has come to characterize this area.
Nevis doesn't have a single streetlight, so seclusion may be the main attraction, but there are plenty of other attractions as well. For instance, consider the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club's sloping greens. You desire culture. Just take a look at the St. Kitts Carnival in the winter or the music festival held in June to see what these islands are capable of. History buffs will also find enough of it: Alexander Hamilton was born on Nevis, the majestic Brimstone Hill Fortress on St. Kitts was once dubbed "Gibraltar of the West Indies," and the St. Kitts Scenic Railway informs visitors about the region's history as a center for sugar cane cultivation. In the meantime, there are several white-sand retreats where visitors who are only there for the beach can unwind with a nice book.
The best months to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis are May and June when hotel rates are reduced to entice visitors and the winter crowds have thinned out. Carnival, a celebration that may be worth navigating the throngs of tourists, is only held during the peak season, which runs from December to April. In the summer, when the islands experience the Atlantic hurricane season, the throngs thin out once more. Also keep in mind that St. Kitts and Nevis's year-round average high temperature is roughly 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you intend to play golf, you should not only have your clubs delivered to your hotel but also ensure that the resort you choose has a golf course on site. Green fees at the resort are often free for visitors, while club rentals can cost more than $50. Visitors who want to save money on hotels should avoid going between December and April. During this prime season, prices are exorbitant. The islands' historical attractions don't fully justify the cost of admittance. Spend the money on a few drinks for the beach instead to save yourself the change.
Location: in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles
Ranking:
- #4 in Best Caribbean Honeymoons
- #7 in Best Family Vacations in the Caribbean
- #8 in Best Destination Wedding Spots in the Caribbean
- #9 in Best Cheap Caribbean Vacations
- #11 in Best Places to Visit in the Caribbean
- #13 in Best Caribbean Beaches
