St Kitts has an incredibly rich history, as it was originally discovered by Christopher Columbus who named it Saint Christopher after the patron saint of travellers, but eventually this name was shortened to St Kitts. One of the most interesting historic sites on the island is the beautifully preserved Brimstone Hill Fortress, which is a UNESCO world Heritage site and was originally one of nine forts guarding the coastline.
If you like watching birds then this is definitely the place to visit, as you might be lucky enough to spot frigate birds, cattle egrets, black whiskered vireos and black faced grass quits. Scuba diving enthusiasts will love the abundance of wrecks and reefs, while those who prefer to stay above the ocean may want to experience some of the beautiful golf courses.
Even though St Kitts stopped production in 2005, you're still likely to see fields of sugarcane. The narrow gauge railway which was built to transport the sugarcane harvest to the factory is now a scenic train ride operating between October and May.
The majority of hotels and resorts are located around the south of the island, especially around Frigate Bay, as this is one of the most beautiful parts of the island. The beaches in the south are white sand, while the further north you go the darker the sand gets due to the volcanic history of the island.
St Kitts is still being developed for the tourist industry, and what makes it stand out from the rest of the Caribbean is the high standard of accommodation being built. High-end resorts such as Oceans Edge are being built with the luxury travel market in mind.
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