Saint Kitts and Nevis

Quick Facts

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Capital

Basseterre

Government

Constitutional monarchy

Nationality

Kittitian, Nevisian

Population

38,950

Languages

English

Religions

Christianity (Protestant, Catholic)

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

Calling Code

+1869

Time Zone

UTC-4

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Introduction

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The islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, also known as Saint Christopher and Nevis, are an undiscovered duo of supreme beauty and languidness, where the main tourist activity is gawking. Being forced to just enjoy nature as it is makes a Saint Kitts and Nevis holiday a profoundly moving experience.

Both islands are characterized by amazing tall peaks: Nevis Peak, once thought to be snow-covered; and Mount Liamuiga, on Saint Kitts, a dormant volcano who seems to have opted to sleep his days away and let rainforest cover his slopes. Hiking expeditions to these peaks can be arranged, but should be done with a guide. While winding through lush rainforest adorned with bright flowers and monkeys, the hassle of getting a guide will be well worth it. Saint Kitts and Nevis possess a compelling array of natural variety, beauty and colour.

Brief History

Geography

Regions

The islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis is divided into 14 parishes.

• Saint Kitts: Christ Church Nichola Town, Saint Anne Sandy Point, Saint George Basseterre, Saint John Capesterre, Saint Mary Cayon, Saint Paul Capesterre, Saint Peter Basseterre, Saint Thomas Middle Island, Trinity Palmetto Point.
• Nevis: Saint George Gingerland, Saint James Windward, Saint John Figtree, Saint Paul Charlestown, Saint Thomas Lowland.

Cities and Towns

• Basseterre - The capital of the federation and of Saint Kitts.
• Cayon
• Charlestown - The capital of Nevis.
• Gingerland - The largest town on Nevis.
• Sandy Point Town - The second largest town in the country.

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

Weather

Saint Kitts and Nevis have a warm and humid tropical climate with temperatures usually around 30 °C during the day and around 23 °C at night. June to September is slightly warmer with temperatures above 30 °C at daytime and not dropping below 26 °C on average at night. Rainfall is spread throughout the year and possible in every month but July to November is the wetter time of year while February to May is somewhat drier.

Getting There

Being an island nation, the only way to get to Saint Kitts and Nevis will be by plane or by boat.

By Plane

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) is on Saint Kitts. Windward Islands Airways (Winair) flies there from Nevis and Saint Martin while Leeward Islands Air Transport flies to and from Antigua and Barbuda. Connections to North America and Europe include Miami and New York by American Airlines, and London by XL Airways. There are also seasonal flights to Toronto and Philadelphia.

Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) is on Nevis with Winair flying to Saint Kitts and Saint Martin, LIAT to Antigua and Barbuda, while American Eagle has flights to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

By Train

There is no train service to the islands.

By Car

There is no ferry service for vehicles to the islands.

By Bus

There is no bus service to the islands.

By Boat

Getting around

By Plane

Windward Islands Airways (Winair) operates flights between the two islands.

By Train

St. Kitts Scenic Railway operates a scenic tour on the island of Saint Kitts on an old railway track formerly used by sugarcane plantations. This tour runs on a 48-kilometre (30-mile) loop and takes about 3 hours to complete.

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Six ferries operate between the islands of Saint Kitss and Nevis: the MV Caribe Queen, MV Carib Breeze and MV Carib Surf, the MV Mark Twain, the MV Geronimo and the MV Sea Hustler. The MV Mark Twain is currently inactive, but the other 5 vessels have a total of 15 sailings a day between both islands in either direction, between 6.30am (first sailing from Saint Kitts) to 7pm (last sailing from Saint Kitts). From Nevis, the first one leaves at 7am and the last at 6 pm. Crossings take about 45 minutes and provide an excellent way of travelling between the capital Basseterre on Saint Kitts and Charlestown, the 'capital' of Nevis.

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