St Kitts is fast becoming the most popular destination for overseas investors in the Caribbean. It used to rely on its sugarcane industry for its economy, but after this collapsed it began to concentrate on attracting foreign investment. This meant promoting the island to tourists which makes perfect sense as it is ideal as a year round holiday destination.
As yet it's still quite underdeveloped when compared to other nearby Caribbean islands, and the property market is still developing as many sellers are holding on in anticipation of prices rising in the near future. It has already attracted major hotel chains who have built luxury resorts, and an increasing number of cruise ships are choosing to stop at the island.
The capital of St Kitts is Basseterre which is located on the south-west coast of the island and is surrounded by mountains and hills. While the capital is home to some beautiful historical ruins it has also been subjected to some of the worst natural disasters in the Caribbean. In 2007 it hosted the Cricket World Cup and is able to offer good quality services and a substantial infrastructure.
The second largest town is Sandy Town on the north-west coast which was first developed in the 1620s when it had an active shipping port and was an important commercial centre.
It's now an industrial centre for manufacturing equipment but is also attracting tourists due to amenities such as the La Vallee golf course being built. It's the entrance to the Brimstone Hill Fort which is a UNESCO world Heritage site, and is the only man-made UNESCO site within the Caribbean. It was classified as a national park in 1987 and has undergone extensive restoration making it a popular tourist attraction.
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