DESTINATIONS WORLD HERITAGE SITES | CARIBBEAN


5 brimstone hill fortress national park, st kitts


Set on a hilltop with a panoramic coastal view, this colossal ‘Gibraltar of the West Indies’ is one of the forgotten wonders of the Caribbean. Dating from 1690 and built by African slaves, Brimstone Hill Fortress was once home to more than 1,000 soldiers and their families and now forms the centrepiece of a national park that includes this mighty citadel and an extensive military museum. Pair it with a stop at the nearby Amazing Grace Experience, which explains the link between St Kitts and this famous hymn. Book it: The fortress is a key stop on round-island taxi tours and cruise ship excursions available from local operators such as Tropical Tours, who charge $48 per person for three hours. tropicaltoursstkitts-nevis.com


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blue and john crow mountains, jamaica


These magnificent peaks, rising to 2,256m, cover almost a fifth of Jamaica and lie in the east of the island near Kingston. A World Heritage Site since 2015, it’s a place to enjoy scenic drives, terrific views, forest hikes and a cup of Blue Mountain coffee, one of the best brews in the world. Insider tours can be arranged to historic gardens and private residences such as the lofty Clifton Mount Estate, founded in 1751. Book it: Opened in 1994 by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, Strawberry Hill is a characterful base. It’s ideal for exploring the Blue Mountains, with 13 rooms set in white wooden buildings with colonial-style interiors. Doubles from $337 including breakfast. strawberryhillhotel.com


² travelweekly.co.uk 9 JANUARY 2020 55


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