Banana Bay Beach is a secluded beach on the southeast coast of St Kitts. It offers a beautiful stretch of golden sand and crystal-clear water that is popular for those looking for a place to relax.
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Kittian Village is a luxurious, purpose-built resort area on the eastern coast of St Kitts, around 20 minutes' drive from the capital. With a host of hotels and many restaurants to choose from, this is the most popular place to stay on the island.
Saint Kitts is the larger and slightly more developed of the two islands, and it hosts the nation's capital of Basseterre. Nevis, on the other hand, is a bit “wilder” and more laidback, but it beats its bigger twin when it comes to pristine beaches and hiking scenery.
Get up close and personal with nature at Whitehouse Bay Beach, located on St. Kitts' gorgeous southeast peninsula. This beach seems to have it all: ideal swimming conditions, amazing rocky scenery, and one of the best sunsets in the world. Whitehouse Bay is also the best snorkeling spot on the island.
With volcanic landscapes, clear waters and idyllic white sand beaches, this tiny island nation offers some stunning swimming opportunities as we explore the bays, beaches and shipwrecks which make up the country's beautiful coastline.
The Nevis to St Kitts crossing is a significant open water swim of 4.1 km/2.5mile across The Narrows. Conditions during the event may be challenging and swimmers should have a good understanding of open water swimming.
If you're arriving via cruise ship, you can simply walk through the port and into downtown Basseterre to browse the offerings in the island's capital city, and much of the rest of the island is walkable too.
St. Kitts and Nevis crime rate & statistics for 2021 was 29.41, a 40.11% increase from 2020. St. Kitts and Nevis crime rate & statistics for 2020 was 20.99, a 16.55% decline from 2019.
Don't carry large amounts of money with you. Keep your doors locked while driving and watch out for hazards on the road. LGBTQ+ visitors should avoid displays of physical affection when in public areas as St. Kitts and Nevis are part of the Caribbean nations that have outlawed homosexual relations.
Discrimination, sexist rhetoric, and intimidation toward women and their families discourage many from engaging in the political environment. The population of St. Kitts is primarily Afro-Caribbean and Anglican, but other ethnic and religious groups engage in the political process.
The best time to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis is between February and May, which are the driest months and the temperatures aren't as sweltering. The climate is hot and tropical all year round, with average highs of around 82°F. July to November is the wettest period.
St.Thomas will be a bit more crowded and has better and more Duty Free shopping than St.Kitts but St. Kitts has been discovered in recent years so the number of tourists and cruise ships visiting the island has increased dramatically in the last few years as has the number shops and tourist oriented activities.