St. Kitts and Nevis

The inhabitants of the islands, known as Kittians or Nevisians, are mostly black with some British, Portuguese, and Lebanese. The main religions are Anglican and Protestant. The official language is English.

St. Kitts is of course famous for its beautiful beaches where you can visit either the Atlantic shore or the Caribbean shore and enjoy either black sand or white sandy beaches. It is wonderful for just relaxing and enjoying the sunshine, or swimming, snorkeling or body surfing. Scuba diving, sailing, and boat tours are also popular.

The capital city of Basseterre on St. Kitts has many places of historical interest and lots of interesting colonial architecture with many of the old houses having been converted to inns. Day trips can be made from St. Kitts to the island of Nevis , which takes about an hour each way. Duty free shopping is available and a must for those wishing to pick up some bargains.

There is plenty to see and do for nature lovers with the guided tours through the tropical forests lagoons and lava formations. Other popular activities include golfing, hiking and bird watching,

Climate / Weather
tropical tempered by constant sea breezes; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November)

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