Planning a trip to St. Kitts doesn't have to be a stressful ordeal.  Our guides include tips on researching your options, narrowing them down, budgeting, booking your trip, and what kind of weather to expect...

When to Go

In St. Kitts, every season has its own distinctive flavor. Learn more about what type of weather to expect year-round, and decide when will be the best time for you to go...

Clothing and Attire

Style in St. Kitts and Nevis tends to be casual, but conservative.  Beachwear should stay on the beach, but don't feel as though you have to dress up for every outing, just dress for the weather...

Rather than pricing each individual item on the menu, many of the local establishments set a fixed dinner price, ranging between $35 and $65 (USD), that stands no matter what you order. Our comprehensive guide on St. Kitts food provides helpful tips such as these, and provides detailed information about individual restaurants, so you can easily plan ahead...

Culinary Styles

Along side familiar food favorites prepared by St. Kitt's top chefs, vacationers will want to taste-test some regional dishes. Specialties include rikkita beef and goat water accompanied by local produce. Fresh fruits and vegetables are hard to grow, due to the sloped terrain, but worth the effort since local crops help cooks on St. Kitts and Nevis fuse fresh ingredients with Caribbean spices to keep travelers coming back for more...

Restaurants

The islands offer a variety of dining options, from elegant restaurants serving gourmet cuisine to casual establishments offering local specialties in a relaxed atmosphere. To ensure a seat for lunch at the nicer restaurants, reservations are recommended, and during the peak season dinner reservations are a requirement almost everywhere...

Nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike will be surprised by the variety of options available to visitors. From volcanic beaches, natural gardens, and historic sites to water sports, birdwatching and gambling at the local casino, there are plenty of attractions and activities on St. Kitts...

Beaches

The beaches of St. Kitts and Nevis offer vacationers the unique opportunity to  swim in the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea or body surf through the rough waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the other side of the islands...

To immerse oneself in the local history and culture of St. Kitts and Nevis, vacationers can visit one of the many historic sites, or attend folk culture celebrations and events like Culturama, a five day celebration that keeps the island's age-old Customs alive...

History

The dual-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis has an intriguing heritage forged by Europeans, Africans, and the indigenous people, who inhabited the country long before European exploration and colonization. Having survived the battle of ownership by the British and French, it has recently emerged as an independent nation which enjoys a flourishing tourism industry...

Economy

Like many other Caribbean islands, St. Kitts relied heavily on the production of sugar cane to keep their economy afloat.  When the sugar industry began to wane in the 1970s, the islands began to look elsewhere for funds...

Crime

In order to prevent yourself from becoming the victim of a crime in St. Kitts and Nevis, remember the following tips:  never walk the streets alone at night, don't wear flashy jewelry, and make sure to utilize the safe in your hotel room...