Saint Lucia
St. Kitts
St. Kitts Tourism Authority 10 Kensington Court, London W8 5DL ST. KITTS
Size: 69 sq miles Currency: East Caribbean dollar Population: 38,958 (July 2005 estimate) Main City: Basseterre Local Beer: Carib Dish of the Day: Stewed Saltfi sh with spicy plantains, coconut dumplings and seasoned breadfruit
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t. Kitts stands out in the Caribbean with its natural beauty, heritage and
unspoilt treasures. The island boasts every wonder imaginable – from its lush rainforest and Mount Liamiuga volcano offering exhilarating hiking to the historic UNESCO Brimstone Hill Fortress and National Park. A popular wedding and honeymoon destination, its wealth of island experiences also provides an unforgettable destination for families, as featured in its Kids ‘r’ VIPs programme. In its third year, Kids ‘r’ VIPs offers kids aged 2-15 a multitude of activities on land or sea
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www.stkittstourism.kn What’s New? SNUBA, a cross between snorkelling and scuba diving, is the new way to dive in St. Kitts
Destination Highlight Take a tour of St. Kitts’ southeast
peninsula where breathtaking views of the Atlantic and the Caribbean can be seen simultaneously, interspersed with stunning coastlines, beautiful beaches and lush hill sides. At beautiful Cockleshell Bay, see spectacular views of its sister island, Nevis.
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combining Caribbean traditions of music and dance with explorations of the island’s historical and natural heritage and a chance to develop their sporting skills. Special offers for families at participating hotels and restaurants offer added value to the all-island programme. Home to spectacular coastlines, watersports remain high on the list of leisure activities offering
sailing, diving and kitesurfi ng while stretches of white or volcanic sandy beaches provide an opportunity to relax and unwind; enjoying the island’s excellent cuisine or soaking up the beach bar atmosphere. Further inland, thrill seekers can opt for zip-lining or quad-biking.
“Spoil yourself with our unique treasures, allow yourself a lifetime of memories and give your body and mind the opportunity to absorb the spirituality and sensuousness of the annual St. Kitts Music Festival held in June at the Warner Park Stadium”. Annie Fontaine of Annie’s historical tours
Caribbean Challenge Can you handle 1800 vertical feet? Take
the Mount Liamuiga hike to view the deep crater of this majestic dormant volcano.
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Destination Highlight Snuba is the new underwater activity that
mixes the thrill of scuba diving with the ease of snorkelling. The crystal clear waters of Saint Lucia are the perfect place to Snuba with an incredible variety of tropical fi sh and marine life to enjoy. The Snuba site at Saint Lucia’s most popular national landmark, Pigeon Island is spectacular.
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“Saint Lucia is amazing, it is a stunning island, and the Piton Mountains – every time I see them it literally takes my breath away. It’s such a romantic island. The people are so lovely and welcoming and I love the whole attitude to life there. Saint Lucia just de-stresses you - it’s really good for the soul.” Gavin Henson, rugby player
Caribbean Challenge Rainforest Cycling is the perfect way to
witness the beauty of the Saint Lucia rainforest.
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Size: 238 sq miles Currency: EC dollar and US dollar Population: 171,000 Main City: Castries Local Beer: Piton Beer Dish of the Day: Green Fig & Salt Fish
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hether you’re after romance, rejuvenation or adventure, Saint
Lucia makes for the perfect Caribbean getaway. The island’s unique landscape of palm-fringed beaches mixed with acres of unspoiled rainforest, one of the world’s few drive-in volcanoes and the majestic Piton Mountains – a UNESCO World Heritage site – means there’s something for everyone to explore. Couples can bask under the sun on secluded beaches or enjoy a rejuvenating massage at a sumptuous spa. Adventurers can choose to kite surf, zip-wire or go on a jeep safari and families can sail, horse-ride or enjoy the
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What’s New? Take a chocolate making lesson at the Tree to Bar experience by Hotel Chocolat
fantastic on-site water sports facilities.
With a mix of award-winning hotels, boutique properties, spa resorts and B&Bs, Saint Lucia caters for all tastes and all budgets. Host to one of the world’s leading jazz festivals, Saint Lucia’s legendary night life accommodates all from soca and reggae-fuelled Friday night street parties through to romantic candle-
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lit beachside dinners. Situated in the eastern
Caribbean, Saint Lucia is the
largest of the Windward Islands – it is 27 miles long and 14 miles wide. Saint Lucia is easily accessible from the United Kingdom with no fewer than10 weekly non-stop fl ights from London Gatwick to Saint Lucia Hewanorra Airport operated by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
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