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St. Kitts has it all. A wealth of natural beauty, warm waters and stunning tropical white sand beaches and we are sure you will find St. Kitts to be one of the very best Caribbean islands. Back in 1493 when it was first discovered by Christopher Columbus it was populated with native tribes and Europeans did not appear until the British arrived in 1623. The island enjoys an advantageous location which allowed its sugar trade to thrive, leading to it's development as a luxurious, world class resort.
St. Kitts remains to this day, free from the crowds you might associate with some of the larger or more obvious Caribbean islands and is as a result, largely un spoilt. St. Kitts is proud of its well deserved reputation for preserving its many varied eco systems, indeed nature lovers will find St. Kitts an endearing and varied place to visit. Amongst other things, visitors can take tours through ancient lava formations, through tropical rain forests and swim in stunning lagoons.
St. Kitts is ideally suited to water lovers where activities including boat tours, fishing and scuba diving can all be enjoyed. As well as water sports and fabulous local flora and fauna, if its retail therapy you seek then the quaint Colonial architecture in the shopping areas is sure to delight and here you can buy locally crafted wares as well as a whole array of clothing and goods.
St. Kitts is a volcanic island (the volcano is now extinct so you won't need to worry about it erupting!) as is evident in its dramatic mountains scenery, lush tropical vegetation and its somewhat unpredictable geologic history. Indeed in the tongue of St. Kitts original Carib inhabitants, the island was known as Liamuiga which roughly translates to mean 'fertile land' in appreciation of the island productive volcanic soil.
The weather in St. Kitts
St. Kitts is a small island with a population of just under 32,000 people. With a tropical climate and rain throughout the year you will find the heaviest rain occurs inland in the mountain regions from July through to November. The months of February through to June are drier and sunnier although you can expect showers at almost any time of the year. It is also worth nothing that during June to November hurricanes are a possibility.
Even with occasional showers, you will find that temperatures remain quite warm year round with very little seasonal variation, indeed the average yearly temperature is 79°F (26°C). The coastal regions you will find, are usually a few degrees warmer than inland or in the mountains and you will find the very best of the weather on the West Coast which enjoys the most sunshine.
Why visit St. Kitts?
If you are looking for somewhere a little different, off the beaten track and if it is quite seclusion that you want, in a luxurious setting, then look no further than the wonderful island of St. Kitts!
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