Saint Kitts (previously known as Saint Christopher Island (Saint-Christophe in French) is an island in the West Indies. The west side of the island borders the Caribbean Sea, and the eastern coast faces the Atlantic Ocean. Together with the island of Nevis, Saint Kitts constitutes the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

The island is situated in the Lesser Antilles at 17°15′N, 62°40′W, about 1,300 miles (2,100 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, in the United States. It has a land area of about 68 sq. miles (168 km²), being 18 by 5 miles (29 by 8 km).

Saint Kitts has a population of around 35,000, the majority of whom are mainly of African descent. The primary language is English with a literacy rate of approximately 98%. Residents call themselves Kittitians.

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The capital of the two-island nation, and also its largest port, is the town of Basseterre on Saint Kitts. There is a modern facility for handling large cruise ships here. There is a ring road which goes around the perimeter of the island; the interior of the island is too steep for habitation.

St. Kitts is six miles (10 km) away from Saint Eustatius to the north and two miles (3 km) from Nevis to the south. St. Kitts has three distinct groups of volcanic peaks: the North West or Mount Misery Range; the Middle or Verchilds Range and the South East or Olivees Range. The highest peak is Mount Liamuiga, formerly Mount Misery, a dormant volcano some 3,792 feet (1,156 m) high.

Federated By Ferries ~ St. Kitts And Nevis - Part 1 ~ by Deb Andrews - In St. Kitts, some of the land for sale on the southern side of the island and the arid eastern end is in private hands, and though difficult to find is available to non-nationals. The rest of it is government owned and almost impossible to buy in a normal life time! Governments move in inexplicably slow time dimensions and in even more mysterious marketing realms. For example, advertising half acre plots at $40,000 a piece through SKY TV in the UK only.

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 St. Kitts Hotels

• Ottley's Plantation Inn
• Marriott St. Kitts Royal Resort
• Timothy Beach Resort
• Frigate Bay Resort
• Golden Lemon Inn and Villas
• Ocean Terrace Inn
• Bird Rock Beach Hotel
• Sugar Bay Club

More St. Kitts Hotels

• Rawlins Plantation Inn
• Island Paradise Beach Village
• Sealofts on the Beach
• Palms Hotel
• Rock Haven Bed & Breakfast
• Trinity Inn Apartments / Wellington Haven
• Morgan Heights Condo Resort
• Sun 'n Sand Beach Resort
• Fairview Inn
• Coconut Beach Club
• Central Guesthouse & Apartments
• Fort Thomas Hotel
• Gateway Inn
• Glimbaro's Guest House
• Park View Inn
• Villa Vista

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Banyan Tree Bed & Breakfast - Banyan Tree Bed & Breakfast - Located on Nevis, offering ocean views.
Bird Rock Beach Hotel, St. Kitts - Bird Rock Beach Hotel, St. Kitts - 38-room hotel located southeast of Basseterre. Offers scuba diving and golf.
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park - Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park - Brimstone Hill Fotress national Park of St.Kitts in the Caribbean is now a World Hertiage Site of Great historical importance.
Calypso Bay Resorts - Calypso Bay Resorts - Located on Frigate Bay on 14 acres overlooking the ocean. Offers photos of property, investment summary, short bio of the developers, list of amenities and pricing information.
Caribbean on-line - Caribbean on-line -
Discover St Kitts Nevis Beaches - Discover St Kitts Nevis Beaches - Guide to the area including travel tips and photos.
Frigate Bay Resort - St Kitts - Frigate Bay Resort - St Kitts - Accommodations comprise a variety of oceanview and hillview suites nestled on a narrow isthmus between the Atlantic and Caribbean. Surrounded by a championship 18-hole golf course.
Golden Lemon - St Kitts - Golden Lemon - St Kitts - A 17th century manor with interior designer guest rooms or charming town villas with private pools. Dinner may be served on the terrace, pool side, in the garden. Owned and run by Arthur Leaman since 1963.
Golden Rock Hotel - Nevis - Golden Rock Hotel - Nevis - This hundred-acre, 18th-century sugar estate, has had the same owners for decades. Guests are accommodated in intimate cottages, or in the converted stone tower of the estate's sugar mill.
Hurricane Cove Bungalows - Hurricane Cove Bungalows - Rates, pictures, and reservations for these holiday bungalows nestled among tropical gardens in Nevis.
Interknowledge.com - Interknowledge.com - St. Kitts and Nevis travel guide.
Montpelier Plantation Inn - Montpelier Plantation Inn - Located 750 feet above the sea in the foot-hills of Mount Nevis and consists of eight bungalows and 17 guest rooms. Offering photos of the property, services and amenities included, seasonal rental tariffs, terms and conditions, dining options, packages available and contact information.

Mount Nevis Hotel - Mount Nevis Hotel - Located on 17 acres on The Round Hill Estate, this is a family-owned resort built in 1989. The hotel offers 32 rooms in four two-storey pavilions, breathtaking views, and a newly created exercise gym.
Nevis Resorts from The Caribbean Information Office - Nevis Resorts from The Caribbean Information Office - Recommended Nevis luxury resorts and hotels, snorkeling and scuba diving, honeymoons and weddings. Descriptions, rates, and photos.
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis - Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis - A gracious ocean side retreat, set amidst coconut palms, the estate is fringed by a white coral sand beach on the island's reef-protected north shore. 38 elegantly appointed guest rooms.
Oualie Beach Resort - Oualie Beach Resort - offering rooms in traditional Caribbean style ýgingerbreadý cottages, all right on the beach.
Ottley's Plantation Inn - St Kitts - Ottley's Plantation Inn - St Kitts - Originally an 17th century sugar plantation, the hotel offers gracious living, hospitality and elegance. Situated on 35 acres of rolling lawns at the foot of Mt. Liamuiga, with views of the Atlantic.
Palms All-Suite Hotel - Palms All-Suite Hotel - Stay at this all-suite hotel located in the capital city of Basseterre close to banks, duty free shopping,restaurants and only minutes to the beautiful beaches in St.Kitts.
Rawlins Plantation Inn, St. Kitts - Rawlins Plantation Inn, St. Kitts - Beautiful Caribbean country house hotel. A delightful, quiet hideaway Plantation Inn of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Sea Shell Properties - Sea Shell Properties - Professional property management firm. Offers a variety of vacation rental properties, includes photos, seasonal prices and contact information.
St.Kitts Guide - St.Kitts Guide -Guide and directory for the island.
St.Kitts and Nevis National Carnival Committee - St.Kitts and Nevis National Carnival Committee - Official website of St.Kitts-Nevis carnival. carnival schedule, shows, street jamming, parades, from Dec.24 thru Jan.2nd.
St. Kitts Marriott Resort - St. Kitts Marriott Resort - Luxury resort consisting of 648 guest rooms. Includes photos, services and amenities included, map, online reservations and contact information.
St. Kitts Tourism Authority - St. Kitts Tourism Authority - Official Site
TDC Ltd: Thrifty Car Rentals St.Kitts and Nevis - TDC Ltd: Thrifty Car Rentals St.Kitts and Nevis - Offers the consumer selection of vehicles.
The Hermitage - A Plantation Inn - The Hermitage - A Plantation Inn - The Hermitage Plantation Inn on the island of Nevis is an intimate Caribbean vacation retreat.
The "Non-Tourist-Trap" Guide To Nevis - The "Non-Tourist-Trap" Guide To Nevis - A guide to the island with information on dining, nightlife, accommodation, rental, and activities.
Timothy Beach Resort - St Kitts - Timothy Beach Resort - St Kitts - Sixty unit resort on South Frigate Bay. Restaurant and bar, gift shop and swimming pool. The air conditioned rooms are on the beach. Many original photographs of the island can be viewed.

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