St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies
When you’re really looking to get away from it all, the tiny islands of St. Kitts and Nevis offer the perfect escape. Stay with Inspirato atop Turtle Beach at Maison Tortue—a contemporary estate boasting over 8,000 square feet with infinity-edge pool, home theater, and panoramic ocean views from every room.
Nearby, on the island of Nevis, members can choose either villa or beach house accommodations at the secluded Paradise Beach Nevis. Each property on the resort offers a private pool and complimentary beachfront breakfast.
A Quiet Caribbean Utopia
The sister islands of St. Kitts and Nevis are ideal destinations for travelers with rest and relaxation in mind. While vacationing in these West Indies paradises, you're surrounded by stretches of pristine, quiet beaches and introduced to a leisurely appreciation of life at a slower pace. Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States, was born and raised here. The islands’ colonial heritage (it changed hands many times between the French and the English) is on full display with Victorian-style architecture and pastel-hued buildings. You'll feel right at home amid the islands’ charming small towns, white-sand beaches, and ample amenities, including golf courses, spas, restaurants, shopping, and tennis.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airport
SKB or NEV -
Rainy Season
May to November -
Passport needed?
Yes -
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar -
Official language
English
Destination Highlights
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Scenic Railway Tour
Board the St. Kitts Scenic Railway to embark on a three-hour tour of the isle. The train follows a 30-mile circular route (18 miles aboard the narrow-gauge train and 12 miles aboard sightseeing buses). The railway was originally built to transport sugar cane.
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Go for a hike
Explore the Golden Rock Nature Trails, a series of paths which course through the grounds of an 18th-century sugar plantation. Up for a challenge? Take the Butler’s Source route to see the Prison Farm (also known as Russell's Rest).
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Cockleshell Beach
Located in Basseterre on the island of St. Kitts, Cockleshell is one of the islands’ most popular beaches, thanks to its powdery white sand and funky beachfront restaurants.
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Botanical gardens of Nevis
Positioned against the backdrop of Mount Nevis, the Botanical Gardens of Nevis features five acres of tropical foliage, flowers, ponds, and fountains.
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Vervet monkeys
Vervet monkeys inhabit Nevis. These social creatures have silver bodies and black faces. Four Seasons offers a Sunset Monkey Tour Excursion to take you to the monkeys' natural forest habitat by way of a guided tour.
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Brimstone Hill Fortress
This national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on St. Kitts, is one of the most well-preserved fortifications in the Americas. The fort dates back to the late 1600s.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your Nevis/St. Kitts Vacation
There are no bad times to visit St. Kitts and Nevis. A tropical climate, complete with sunny skies and gentle trade winds, will greet you most any time of the year. Some say that May through November is the rainiest time, but rainfall is mostly consistent throughout the year, meaning the islands see less of the extremes that some other Caribbean islands experience.
