More and more people are choosing to visit this small Caribbean island, and although the beaches are obviously fantastic, I hope that most will take the opportunity to discover a little more by taking time out to explore. It’s well worth doing, and even though there are a number or new, luxury developments springing up, they do not detract from the natural beauty of this island, as you don’t have to travel far from luxurious surroundings to find untamed scenery.
I love visiting Brimstone Hill Fortress, not only for the historic interest of the place, but also to take in the wonderful views. It is possible to see six different Caribbean islands from this vantage point, which I suppose proves how well placed it is.
Anyone visiting the island for the first time should be sure to take a trip on the railway which was once used to transport sugar cane to the factory, as it goes through some spectacular scenery.
The more active will probably enjoy hiking through the forest, and it’s a great way to work up an appetite for the flavour packed West Indian food served on St Kitts. Curries are big here, as is goat stew, and no visit is complete without sampling the local rum punch.
Although St Kitts is promoting tourism, it is being done in a very sympathetic manner so that the unspoiled feel of the island remains, while all the amenities expected by up market travellers are already in place. It’s easy to see why so many people are choosing to invest in property here, as it is still cheaper than other larger and more well established Caribbean islands, and in my opinion, a lot nicer.
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