What makes St Kitts fun is it's laid back style, culture and attitude. This can take a couple of days to getting used to when we are so used to having things done so promptly.
Restaurants.
Our favourites include.
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New to the island but such a fabulous location, situated on another sandy beach called Cockeshell bay. Roger Brisbane's passion for this new beach bar/restaurant will go far, as will the food, again great views over Nevis.
Used to be based at Turtle Beach, now at Cockleshell Bay, great party place run by Gary Pereira. The main attractions apart from the location and the food are Wilbur the pig and Sundays include live music. Food informal, burgers, ribs, local fish etc.
Pauline couldn't be further from Doncaster where her routes are from, but its another favourite of ours. Situated in an elevated position overlooking Basseterre, the food is to die for, my favourite are lobster or local fish, as well as the steaks are best on the island.
Situated in the bustling circus area of Basseterre, near all the shops. Best Rum punch on the island served by Ellis, the best bartender on the island. Fabulous for lunch or dinner, food is eclectic and includes Roti's, burgers, local fish, and the local speciality is goats water. Telephone 869 465 0143 cater@thecircusgrill.com
Opposite the Circus, great place to people watch. Breakfast is often our favourite info@ballahoo.com
Described as a formal Dining experience, and I would probably agree. Ask for a sea view rather than pool view. Food specialities include Lobster, Steaks and local fish. Definately suitable for the special occassions. Telephone 869 466 8245 Info@Marshalls-StKitts.com
Geat place to watch the sun go down. Meet some of the real characters of the ex pat community and play till the early hours. Thursday is a good night by the fire on the beach, foods good as well, try the jerk chicken or lobster. Telephone 869-762-3983
High end luxury with some fabulous wines, New York steaks, Tenderloins and more. Dress code smart/casual no jeans. Telephone 869 466 1200
Golf
14th at the Royal St Kitts
18 championship holes opened on November 8th 2004. The magnificent layout has 125 irrigated acres of lush grass allowing golfers to play (2) full holes on the Caribbean Sea and (3) complete holes on the Atlantic Ocean. The redesign was done by famed Canadian architect Thomas McBroom from Toronto, Canada. The first 9-holes and the beautiful new "private country club" style clubhouse opened for play in November 2003.
The course plays as a 18-hole, Par 71 course at 6,900 yards from the back tees. This extraordinary layout boasts water hazards on 10 holes, 80 bunkers and a multitude of coconut palm trees along the Atlantic Ocean. Telephone 869-466-2700 info@royalstkittsgolfclub.com
Four Seasons on Nevis
Robert Trent Jones designed course at Nevis
Robert Trent Jones II designedThe course provides a dramatic view of the Four Seasons Resort, the Caribbean and the neighbouring island of St. Kitts. Enjoy one or both of our two complimentary weekly clinics. A golfer's conditioning programme is also available for an applicable fee.
Diving
Pro-Divers, Basseterre.
This is my preferred Dive company, privately owned by Auston who is half Scottish & half Turks & Caicos islands, wife Margot . Many dive sites to choose from and due to no or small currents tends to be a safe island to dive from. For the novice he runs snorkel trips to Nevis. Telephone 869 466-3483
Days Out
Gregs Safari
Greg's family has been here forever and knows everything about the island, but more importantly he knows about the eco system of the Island. His trips up in to the Rain Forest are a must and are even child friendly. Not yet been to the Volcano but may be next trip. Telephone 869 465 4121
Leeward Island Charters, situated at Ballahoo, Basseterre.
We have privately chartered "Spirit" and "Eagle" many times to great success. Sail across to Nevis and just have the best day of your life. If you dont want a private charter yourselves they run regular trips around the Island and to Nevis. Telephone 869 465 7474
St Kitts Scenic Railway, near Robert Bradshaw Airport
18 miles by small gauge railway used by the sugar trade, then 12 mile scenic bus tour. Telephone 869 465 7263
scenicreservations@sisterisles.kn
Brimstone Hill Fortress
This National Park is on the other side of the island, well worth a visit on the not so sunny days.
| Sky-High Adventure! |
The family loved coming to the Wingfield Estate for Sky Safari's most exciting eco adventure! The new cable line System is an exhilarating cable line expedition through St. Kitts Rainforest. The speed in your harness can reach speeds of up to 80km an hour. The system offers 5 cable lines, with the longest ride being over 1350 feet long, 250 feet above the ground. Their guides will share their wealth of interpretive information and local Wingfield Estate knowledge about the ecosystem you will be flying over, giving you a unique Wingfield Estate experience. |