St. Kitts

St. Kitts man on Mocko-Jumpie welcomes you at the port

Mocko-Jumpie man welcomes you at the port of St. Kitts; credit SKTA

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The best beaches of St. Kitts adorn its southeast peninsula with sheltered waters and fine views of nearby Nevis. But don’t let geography hem you in on this wonderful island.

History
When Thomas Warner arrived in 1624, he founded the first non-Spanish European colony in the Caribbean

Beaches
Cockleshell Bay is popular but never feels overcrowded, plus a good choice of bars and water sports.

Girls playing after church in St. Kitts

Girls playing after church in St. Kitts; credit SKTA

Carnival
St. Kitts Carnival is a colorful display of jubilant pageantry, but just a liiitttttle different

Attractions
A Kittitian choir serenades passengers on a narrow railway originally built to transport sugar cane

Liming with Locals
Catch the Caribbean vibe and ‘lime’ with the people at the places they frequent

Jewelry merchant at St. Kitts

Jewelry merchant at St. Kitts; credit SKTA

A Diver’s Dream Becomes Reality
The priceless joy of a man returning to his ancestral home with two sons to SCUBA dive

Travel Tips
Consider visiting during Carnival Day, Good Friday, May Day, Whit Monday, or August Monday

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