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While development has been of the highest quality, it has fortunately
remained in low quantity, so St. Kitts remains un-crowded with
a population of 38,400, and unspoiled, famous around the world
for excellent preservation of the ecosystems. Nature lovers
will want to take advantage of the various tours through lava
formations, tropical forest areas, and seaside lagoons. Boating
tours and scuba diving expeditions are also favorites activities.
Plantation homes have been transformed into grand, intimate
inns. Quaint shopping areas and beautiful Colonial architecture
draw visitors to the tiny towns. If a quiet vacation in a luxurious
and alluring corner of paradise is what you seek, you'll find
it on St. Kitts.
Spectacular Mount Liamuiga, a dormant volcano located at the island's center, dominates the landscape.
While you hike through the dense tropical forest of the central slopes and tramp across the lava formations,
the natural wonders on St Kitts will astound you. Black, white and golden sand beaches invite countless hours
of lounging and sipping frozen drinks. Home to the Federation's capital city, Basseterre, St Kitts is known
for its well-preserved, picturesque colonial structures. In fact, Basseterre is one of the most picturesque
colonial settlements in the entire Caribbean.
Due to the number of sunken vessels, virgin reefs and other submerged natural wonders, dive enthusiasts are
now discovering that, in St. Kitts, beauty runs deep. However, although there is also a wealth of fishing,
snorkeling, sailing and other water sports to enjoy, St. Kitts is best known for its relaxed atmosphere and
stunning natural beauty.
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There
is something about this small, sombrero-shaped
island that grabs you. The charm and tranquility
takes you back to a time when things were
simpler, when life was more peaceful, when
stress was just a word, not a way of life.
This 36-square-mile island lies near the
top of the Lesser Antilles archipelago,
about 200 miles east-south-east of Puerto
Rico, and just west of Antigua. This island
jewel is approximately 7 miles long and
5 miles wide, with natural vegetation that
is unparalleled.
Green and serene, Nevis is truly one of
the remaining unspoilt places and proudly
carries the name, "Queen of the Caribees."
From the top of the 3,232-foot Nevis Peak
to the depths of the clear waters offshore,
there is a world of flora and fauna to be
explored. In the hills, the comical green
vervet monkeys chatter and scamper; in the
sea, the whales cruise by. Stroll around
and see the architecture of eras gone by:
churches, windmills, and refurbished Great
Houses.
Its 11,200 residents are friendly and helpful,
ready to make new friends and welcome back
regular visitors. The genuine charm and
hospitality radiate into the unspoken, "Welcome,"
"Be my guest," and "Do come
again."
Nevis is special, a place that will seduce
you, and tug at your heart strings after
you leave.
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