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Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect. English is the official language spoken on the beautiful island of St. Kitts and Nevis. Broken English is a dialect that’s spoken by may locals. Continue Reading...
Map of St. Kitts & Nevis Click on the plus [+] sign to enlarge map View Larger Map Continue Reading...
JANUARY National Holidays: New Year’s Day Carnival Day – Last Lap Events: Dec. 24 – Jan 3: National Carnival, St. Kitts A spectacle of festivals, queens shows, calypso competitions, parades and street dancing, celebrating ancient traditions with a distinct Caribbean rhythm. The Continue Reading...
LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION: St Kitts & Nevis Ministry of Tourism; Culture and the Environment; Box 132; Bay Rd.; Basseterre; St.Kitts. Tel: 465 2602 or 465 4040 Fax: 465 8794 Foreign Embassies in the United States: In addition to the embassies listed below, some Caribbean countries Continue Reading...
ISLAND TOUR* The journey begins with a road trip through Basseterre with time for shopping, then heads out along the coastal road to Romney Manor & Brimstone Hill. DEEP SEA FISHING* An angler’s delight! Fish for the “catch of the day”, whether it be mackerel, Continue Reading...
Time Zone* EST+1 Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:37 AM to 6:47 PM Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:36 AM to 5:42 PM Average Temperature Summer: 83 degrees F Average Temperature Winter: 77 degrees F Average Rainfall: 80″ Rainiest Months: May-October Water Temperature Summer: 82 degrees F Water Continue Reading...
By Bus: Privately owned minibuses — many with colorful names like “Dem Say” and “Rumors” — circle both St. Kitts and Nevis. They usually charge only about $1 to go most anywhere. Catch buses by standing on the side of the road in the direction you want to go, Continue Reading...
FLIGHTS: American Airlines (http://www.aa.com) and BWIA (http://www.bwee.com) offer scheduled services from North America and Caledonian Airways Air France (http://www.airfrance.com) British Airways (http://www.british-airways.com/flights) BWIA (http://www.bwee.com) Lufthansa Continue Reading...
When is the best weather in St. Kitts & Nevis? The islands of St Kitts and Nevis have a tropical climate with temperatures ranging from 17°- 33°C. The temperature averages about 79°F (26°C) and average humidity is 71.5%. Cooling breezes from the north-east trade winds blow Continue Reading...
WHY ST KITTS & NEVIS? Rainforest – hiking – dormant volcano to see – 17th centure fortress – hot spring – beautful beaches – Alexander Hamilton House and more… ABOUT ST KITTS & NEVIS? St. Kitts is today a (growing in popularity) cruise ship Continue Reading...
