Located in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest nation in the Americas both in size and population, and the St. Kitts port, as well as the capital city of Basseterre, is a popular cruise destination. The geography of the islands themselves are volcanic in origin, mountainous and covered in certain parts with tropical rain forests.
Shopping
Brown Sugar, a clothing store in the Basseterre Pelican Mall has a variety of simplistic but eye-catching Kittian dresses. The mall also has the Fox's Hole, jewelry and craft store, Smoke N' Booze for cigars and liquors and Ashbury's, which has more jewelry and perfumes and colognes as well.
The TDC mall, also in the capital has lingerie, beach attire and music stores as well as an Internet café if you're itching for a quick web fix.
Other items you will find around Port Zante and other shopping areas are local crafts, designer clothing, artwork, watches, leather goods and sea shells. Many shops in St. Kitts are duty free.
Things to See
Sky Safari tours is a thrilling zip-line adventure through the rain forest. Fly past lush vegetation at fast speeds on Sky Safari's 5 zip lines.
St. Kitts has a full listing of water sport operators that offer jet skis, snorkeling, diving, deep sea fishing, glass bottom hydroplanes, kayaking, water skiing, wind surfing and more.
For those interested in the history and architecture of St. Kitts there are military sites, urban, religious and industrial architecture, plantations, waterworks and bridges.
St. Kitts and Nevis are prime spots for beach lovers. For a relaxing day, head to one of the island's many beaches overlooking the clear, turquoise waters. White House Bay has a sunken tugboat great for checking out on a snorkeling run. It is also good place for relaxing sea bathing.
Restaurants and Bars
For a high-end Caribbean experience, go to Jasmines which offers both indoor and outdoor dining. This restaurant specializes in West Indian and international cuisine with dishes like Frigate Bay Chicken, Lobster Thermidor, Tamarind Guava Barbecue Ribs and New York Strip Steak with a spicy island sauce.
For a less expensive alternative the Oasis Cafe serves Kittian cuisine like salt fish and Johnny cakes, stewed chicken or mutton and Creole style fish.
The Frigate bay strip, also known as "The Strip" has plenty of venues to meet your nightlife needs. The Monkey Bar (which is also a restaurant) has live steel band music on Friday nights and is a prime area dancing spot. Inon's bar is a place for younger people where both local and foreign students gather for drinks and partying. Mr. X's Shiggidy Shack is a unique bar with Kittian food, bonfires, live bands, DJs, karaoke and a fire eating show. Along the strip there are many other places like Ziggy's, the Rainbow Bar, Sunsplash, Cathy's Ocean View and Buddies Bar and Grill.