With glorious beaches and luscious landscapes, St Kitts and Nevis is the place for you…
When the likes of Beyoncé, Oprah and Poppy Delevingne pack their suitcases and treat themselves to a little mini-break, they often head to a dreamy island duo with scenery so stunning, it’s like you’ve stepped into a screensaver. Think golden beaches, verdant landscapes, and year-round sunshine.
Sitting in the middle of the Caribbean archipelago, the twin-island nation of Nevis and St Kitts maybe small (St Kitts is just five miles wide), but it’s packed with plenty to see and do. It also counts Mel B as an ambassador, in honour of her dad, who was from Nevis. So, grab a rum cocktail and check out our guide to this tropical getaway…
Take a hike
The beaches may be next level, but to really understand the beauty of the country, you need to explore the lush nature inland. Visit the Wingfield Estate to take a hike through St Kitts’ rainforest. You can choose between a four-hour tour, or a more sedate one-hour trail. The Estate is also home to the oldest rum distillery in the Caribbean and is the starting point to the island’s Rum Master tour, which is held between the Old Road Rum distillery and the relaxed beach bar Spice Mill. Don’t drink it all at once.
Authentic eats
If you ask any local where their favourite place to eat on St Kitts is, they’re guaranteed to say Arthur’s in Dieppe Bay. The beachside restaurant’s Fisherman’s Pasta is a firm favourite, packed with plenty of fresh seafood.
Get early, so you can enjoy the stunning sunset views over the exact point where the Caribbean and Atlantic meet. Another popular spot is Marshall’s at Calypso Bay Resort, which has been open for almost 30 years and offers a delicious menu of meat and seafood dishes, along with tasty cocktails.
Set visit
If you’re into stunning views with a backstory, then take atrip up the New River Estate on Nevis. Poppy Delevingne filmed the movie Assailant there in 2021, and ended up falling in love with the island. “I’m not going to want to leave by the end of this,” she posted when filming wrapped. The Estate is one of the last functioning sugar plants and was established in 1720 at the height of the slave trade. You can hike from there right down to the shoreline and soa
