ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, "QUEEN OF THE CARIBEES,"
BY CLAY LARROY
Travel is so much more that simply hopping on a flight to
a new destination. If you plan it correctly, it could be a thrilling time
you'll never forget. Planning a trip is fun as there are tons of things to do
and see. Do you know how to plan a trip effectively? Packing light is key to
making your travels as easy and free of stress as possible. Bring one carryon
bag that includes everything you need, not necessarily everything you want. Your
smart packing will pay off when you are happily carrying one bag around on
vacation instead of lugging around multiple bags around the Caribbean. When you want to
plan a vacation contact me!
The beautiful islands of St Kitts and Nevis offer an intoxicating
blend of sun, sea, lush greenery, spa retreats and absolute luxury.
Commercialization has not yet taken over and travelers will enjoy
the easygoing, quiet way of life of the local people which remains almost
unspoiled. The exotically beautiful island of St. Kitts seems to embody a kind
of lush tropical paradise usually associated with the South Pacific. The
atmosphere here is palpably luxuriant. At the center of St. Kitts stands the
spectacular, cloud-fringed peak of Mount Liamuiga (pronounced Lee-a-mweega), a dormant volcano covered by a dense
tropical forest.
Since the 18th century, Nevis has been known as the 'Queen of the
Caribbean', and over the last 100 years, the island has become one of the
world's most exclusive resorts and spas. Most of the original plantation owners
lived on the island and it became renowned as a center of elegant and gracious
living. Although Nevis has lived through an earthquake and a tidal wave, which
is claimed to have buried the former capital, the island is still dotted, as is
St Kitts, with fascinating old buildings and historic sites, a delight for any traveler
looking for their next Caribbean adventure.
Climate
Best
Time To Visit
Hot and tropical climate
tempered by trade winds throughout most of the year. The driest period is from
January to April and there is increased rainfall in summer and towards the end
of the year. The volume of rain varies according to altitude; rain showers can
occur throughout the year. The average annual rainfall is about 125cm (50in) to
200cm (80in) with a wetter season from May to October. Like the other Leeward
Islands, St Kitts lies in the track of violent tropical hurricanes which are
most likely to develop between August and October.
Required
Clothing
Tropical lightweights,
with light rainwear advisable all year round.
Geography
St Kitts (officially known as St Christopher) lies in the northern part of
the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean. The high central body of the
island is made up of three groups of rugged volcanic peaks split by deep
ravines. The vegetation on the central mountain range is rainforest, thinning
higher up to dense bushy cover. From here, the island's volcanic crater, Mount
Liamuiga, rises to almost 1,200m (4,000ft). The foothills, particularly to the
north, form a gently rolling landscape of sugar-cane plantations and grassland,
while uncultivated lowland slopes are covered with thick tropical woodland and
exotic fruits such as papaya, mangoes, avocados, bananas and breadfruit. To the
southeast of the island, a low-lying peninsula, on which there are many
excellent beaches, stretches towards Nevis.
Some 3km (2 miles) to the south and only minutes away by air or ferry across The Narrows channel is the smaller island of Nevis, which is almost circular in shape. The island is skirted by miles of silver-sand beaches, golden coconut groves and a calm, turquoise sea in which great brown pelicans dive for the rich harvest of fish. The central peak of the island, Nevis Peak, is 985m (3,232ft) high and its tip is usually capped with white clouds. The mountain is flanked on the north and south sides by two lesser mountains, Saddle Hill and Hurricane Hill, which once served as look-out posts for Nelson's fleet. Hurricane Hill on the north side commands a view of St Kitts and Barbuda. On the island's west side, massed rows of palm trees form a coconut forest. There are pleasant coral beaches on the island's north and west coasts.
Some 3km (2 miles) to the south and only minutes away by air or ferry across The Narrows channel is the smaller island of Nevis, which is almost circular in shape. The island is skirted by miles of silver-sand beaches, golden coconut groves and a calm, turquoise sea in which great brown pelicans dive for the rich harvest of fish. The central peak of the island, Nevis Peak, is 985m (3,232ft) high and its tip is usually capped with white clouds. The mountain is flanked on the north and south sides by two lesser mountains, Saddle Hill and Hurricane Hill, which once served as look-out posts for Nelson's fleet. Hurricane Hill on the north side commands a view of St Kitts and Barbuda. On the island's west side, massed rows of palm trees form a coconut forest. There are pleasant coral beaches on the island's north and west coasts.
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