St. Kitts & Nevis
Sustainable Pleasures and Natural Treasures
St. Kitts & Nevis Overview
St. Kitts and Nevis are the new kids of Caribbean travel. Only recently have these islands traded agricultural roots for a stake in the region's tourism economy—and they did it right. There's no runaway development, as growth follows an encompassing blueprint for sustainable eco-tourism. St. Kitts’ central mountain chain lies within a National Forest Reserve that protects a quarter of the entire island. This lush rain forest is an idyllic setting for hiking, zipline tours and bird watching. Both islands are ringed by marine reserves, and beach lovers can visit sandy strands in hues ranging from powdery-white to shiny black.
Diving
Venture offshore to explore a submerged plateau where big fish gather. Spiral downward through a hidden crevice into an expansive coral-rimmed amphitheater. Seek out colorful crustaceans hiding among bus-sized boulders. Relax and go with the flow on a shallow reef after swimming through a pair of modern shipwrecks.
Hike to Nevis Peal or the summit of Mount Liamuiga. Ride a mountain bike through tropical forests. Hook in to to ride a wire 200 feet above the rainforest canopy. Ride a horse high into the hills or down to the beach. Catch a wave or harness the wind on a kiteboard or windsurfer.