The Caribbean island of St Kitts is as yet largely undeveloped, but that is changing rapidly as it is only just beginning to capitalise on the tourism market. There are a number of new developments under construction on the island, and they are trying to lure in buyers with the promise of dual citizenship for those investing a minimum amount of US$350,000. One of the largest developments is Christophe Harbour Marina which broke the ground in January 2010.
Once completed it will be a multi-billion-dollar development on the south-eastern peninsula of St Kitts. It estimated it may take as long as five years to fully complete as it will cover 2500 acres.
There are due to be 1400 residences, although there is space for 2000, and it will also include a hotel operated by Mandarin Oriental who has to be one of the most luxurious chains in the world. There will also be an 18-hole Fazio designed golf course. The marina will have 300 slips, 60 of which will be for mega-yachts.
Christophe Harbour is being sympathetically developed in keeping with the natural environment, with most of the land being left in its natural state, and light pollution being kept to a minimum.
As far as islanders are concerned that this development has to be a good thing as it will bring a considerable number of new jobs and the need for more skilled labour. The island itself is very beautiful and is perhaps unique in that its rainforest is actually expanding while most are shrinking, and the majority of visitors agree it is the best in the Caribbean.
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