ST. KITTS -- THINGS TO DO

THINGS TO DO

St. Kitts isn't the same-old, same-old resort island…there's actually a number of eco-friendly activities where you can check out the more natural parts of the island, and have fun too. The island is forunate to have a diverse terrain that offers visitors the chance to tour historical buildings, a volcano, a rainforest, white-sand beaches and so much more. Water sports are another way to pass the time topside, from sailing tours, to fishing, parasailing, surfing, jet skiing and more...there's never a dull moment.

Sailing
Rent a catamaran, speedboat, or cruise the beautiful waters and stop to snorkel the pristine reefs with bluewatersafaris.com.

Fishing
Go deep sea fishing for mahi mahi, marlin and king fish or fish the reefs for snapper, grouper and trigger fish. Check out bluewatersafaris.com or speedy4charters.com.

St Kitts Scenic Railway
Try riding in restored rail cars that take you on a scenic tour around the island. Visit the website at stkittsscenicrailway.com

Ride a horse
From a relaxing trail ride to a trot along a beach, St. Kitts offers something for the horse enthusiast. Visit trinityinnapartments.com for more information.

Island Tours
Many tour operators offer family-type excursions for exploring the island's many natural wonders and historical sites.

Check out:
Greg's Safaris

Other tour operators include:

• Jungle Bykes ATV Tours
  869- 664-2204.
• Heb's Nature Tours
  869-469-3512
• Sunrise Tours
  869-469-2758

Batik Factory
Visit the Romney Manor Plantation house, owned by locals since the 17th century and home to the Caribelle Batik Factory where you can watch batik artists at work.

Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
Brimstone Hill Fortress is a UNESCO World Hertiage historical site, and one of the most visited areas on St. Kitts. It's one of the best preserved historical fortifications in the Americas and allows visitors a stunning view from its hilltop location.

Monkeys
The ever-present, but shy green vervet monkeys can be seen all around St. Kitts and are said to greatly outnumber the human population. Introduced from Africa about 200 years ago, they have made St. Kitts their home. If you remain still, they will sometimes come in for a closer look, and you'll see why they are so adored!

Great Salt Pond
The Great Salt Pond is actually an inland beach with the typical St. Kitts soft white sand, opening onto both the Atlantic Ocean in the North and the more tranquil Caribbean Sea in the South. It's a popular tourist attraction and also home to many species of birds. Several tour operators offer trips to the salt ponds.