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LIAT flies to St Kitts 49 times a week. Here are ten reasons why you should be on board one of those flights...
Crater Lake on Mt. Liamuiga
Adventurers seeking a challenging hike through the lush, verdant rainforest slopes of Mt. Liamuiga won’t be disappointed upon reaching the summit, where there is a magnificent crater lake as well as steam vents emitting hot steam from deep within the mountain’s interior. On a clear day, the panoramic views from the summit are breathtaking.
Ancient Shipwrecks
A recently conducted maritime archaeological project revealed several hundred pristine wrecks of galleons, frigates and freighters dating back to the 17th century in the virgin waters surrounding St Kitts, including the recently discovered wreck of a 1740s English troopship at White House Bay.
The Tomb of Sir Thomas Warner
The final resting place of the first governor of the West Indies is located in Middle Island, St Kitts. Sir Thomas Warner has become widely regarded as the principal figure in the colonial history of St Kitts.
Wingfield Estate
Formerly home to Thomas Jefferson’s great-great grandfather, the Wingfield Estate ruins house one of the Caribbean’s last surviving aqueducts as well as many original structures and other interesting historical elements.
Old Treasury Building
Erected in 1894, this monument was known to those who arrived by sea as the Gateway to Basseterre. In 2002, the building was transformed into a National Museum that exhibits cultural and historical artefacts that played a role in the development of St Kitts.
Strip at Frigate Bay
This exquisite strip of beach on the Caribbean side of St Kitts has become well known as a nightlife hotspot, but it’s also a great place to try a variety of water sports.
The Georgian House
This grandiose structure remains one of the most eye-catching examples of 18th century architecture on St Kitts. Rumour has it that the basement of the building is haunted, as people have reported hearing the sound of shackles moving across the floor.
Carib Brewery St Kitts Ltd
Producing over 750,000 cases a year of the island’s beers, malts, stouts and soft drinks, the Carib Brewery is one of the leading beverage makers on the island and in the Caribbean region. A tour of the facility is fun and educational.
Diverse Dining
St Kitts has an impressive range of cuisines available at venues ranging from casual to elegant. Try some authentic Kittitian-style cooking at one of the island’s roadside grills which serve wonderful barbecued chicken and fish, or go international with Italian, Japanese, French or Asian-Fusion cuisines.
The Market
For a glimpse of everyday life on St Kitts, stop at the bustling local market in downtown Basseterre, where quality local produce is both bought and sold.
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