Wingfield Estate
Wingfield Estate Wingfield Estate date back to 1625 and consists of the remains of an old working estate in St Kitts. Wingfield Estate has an enviable location on the island thanks to its setting in the foothills of St Kitts’ central mountain range. Wingfield Estate was originally owned by Sam Jef
Timothy Hill
Timothy Hill For a gorgeous view of the island of St Kitts, take a day while vacationing on the Caribbean isle to head up to the top of Timothy Hill. A popular lookout spot located a short distance from Frigate Beach, Timothy Hill provides a view of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean where it meets the
St John’s Figtree Anglican Church
St John’s Figtree Anglican Church One of the oldest churches in the Caribbean, the small stone St John’s Figtree Anglican Church was built in 1680. Surrounding the building are the church grounds, which have long doubled as a cemetery. You can explore the property and examine the gravestones, some
Saddle Hill Fortress
Saddle Hill Fortress Yet another mark of Horatio Nelson’s legacy on the island of Nevis, the Saddle Hill Fortress was once his lookout point for spotting arriving ships. Here he kept a keen eye out for Spanish and French vessels with aggressive intentions. Though it was intended as a fall-back pos
Pinneys Beach
Pinneys Beach Blessed with warm Caribbean waters and four miles of fine golden sand, Pinney’s Beach is Nevis’ top resort, just minutes from the island capital of Charlestown. Taking its name from the Pinney family estate, whose vast sugar plantation stretched along the coast during the 19th centur
Museum of Nevis History
Museum of Nevis History Many Americans recognize Alexander Hamilton as the face of the $10 bill, and also perhaps as the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury who fatally lost a duel against sitting U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr. But few know that Hamilton actually started his life here on the tiny isle
Montpelier House
Montpelier House Set within a vast 18th-century sugar plantation, the historic Montpelier House is one of Nevis island’s most legendary estates, famously hosting the wedding of Admiral Lord Nelson and Fanny Nisbet in 1787, and welcoming prestigious guests such as Princess Diana and Prince William
Fothergills Nevisian Heritage Village
Fothergills Nevisian Heritage Village The Nevisian Heritage Village is a Ministry of Tourism project that recreates the islands history through the various forms of housing that have existed on the island over the years, from native Carib-style thatched-roof huts to wattle-and-daub slave quarters
Clay Villa
Clay Villa Clay Villa Plantation House and Gardens is a 10-acre property located in the capital city of Basseterre on the island of St Kitts and is known for its beauty and history. Built in 1763, Clay Villa Plantation House and Gardens is renowned in the area as it is the only property of its typ
Bath Hotel and Spring House (Old Bath House)
Bath Hotel and Spring House (Old Bath House) Thought to be the first tourist hotel in all of the Caribbean, the opulent Bath Hotel was built on Nevis in 1787 to provide visitors easy access to the on-site volcanic hot springs. The mineral laden waters from the Bath Stream were believed to have hea
Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach Vacationers in search of some sand and surf will treasure the undeveloped beaches of the southeast peninsula of St. Kitts. Among these, Turtle Beach offers opportunities for stalking monkeys and swimming within sight of neighboring Nevis. Open-air cafes offer margaritas, buckets of ch
St Kitts Scenic Railway
St Kitts Scenic Railway There are few better and more relaxing ways to see the island of St. Kitts than by one of the double-decked cars of the St. Kitts Scenic Railway. Choose between the splendor of the lower level “parlor” car, complete with air-conditioning, complimentary cocktails, and cushio
Mt Liamuiga
Mt Liamuiga The 3,792 foot summit of Mt Liamuiga is the highest point in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and the entire British Leeward Islands. Naturally, this makes it an unparalleled vantage point for taking in the stunning expanses of the Eastern Caribbean. Formerly possessed of the di
Basseterre
Basseterre One of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean, Basseterre is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies, making it an excellent jumping off point for exploration in the area. Owing to centuries of French and British colonial rule, this small hub of a no
Port Zante
Port Zante Like its neighbor Nevis, St. Kitts is a Caribbean haven in the Leeward Islands. Miami is around 2,100km (1,300 miles) away, and nearby islands include St. Barts and Antigua. You’ll dock at Port Zante in the historic capital, Basseterre, towards the island’s southern tip. The port’s spar
Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor
Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor Caribelle Batik is essentially a shop on St Kitts, but a very special one. Located within Romney Manor, a stately estate once owned by the great-great-great grandfather of Thomas Jefferson, Caribelle Batik sells popular batik products that are some of the most sough
Old Road Town
Old Road Town Located on the west coast of Saint Kitts, just to the south of Middle Island, Old Road Town was settled in 1624 by Thomas Warner, his wife, and a small group of settlers interested in trying their hand at tobacco farming. Though dwarfed in size and significance by the capital Bassete
Great Salt Pond
Great Salt Pond Those seeking a stimulating day trip on St. Kitts couldn’t do better than the Great Salt Pond located on the southeastern tip of the island. Bordered by both the Atlantic and the Caribbean, brilliant white sands line the beach on both sides. Body surfing is popular in the turbulent
Frigate Bay
Frigate Bay Outside of the southeastern peninsula of St. Kitts, Frigate Bay has long been considered the best beach on the island. Located just 3 miles from Basseterre, there is something going on day or night all year round. Swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, jet skiing and beach volleyball are all
Nevis Peak
Nevis Peak The highest point of Nevis is the summit of the mostly dormant volcano that comprises the island itself. While there’s no indication that it plans to erupt any time soon, the volcanic activity certainty still brews below the surface, which can be experienced in the hot springs at the Ba
