Let me start off by saying wow St. Kitts and Nevis are absolutely stunning islands in the Caribbean. If you want to go somewhere that is still relative untouched then visit either of these islands soon as tourism is going to be huge there soon. We literally visited a few beaches where we were the only ones on the beach and a few times maybe had another couple, but it felt so secluded.
We stayed at the Marriot on St. Kitts and if you like staying in one place you totally could do that a the marriot. The pools, the beach, the restaurants, the casino, all of it right at your finger types. But I don't recommend this. Dane and I like to get a car and venture around (we picked these islands for the safety factor 'cause we know we like to get up and see the culture of where we are visiting). One day we drove around the entire island and you know what's cool.. not a single stop light! The locals tourist vans and taxis are the only cars that you really see and they kind of drive fast, so just let them pass you and then you can ease along and look at everything.
This trip we went with my brother, Rich, and his wife, my bestie, Stacie. This was their first international trip and we wanted to make sure it was a great experience. I think if you ask them they would both say yes. (I hope they both say yes! Cause Dane and I had a great time traveling with them.)
Climbing to the peak of Mt. Nevis
Here is a little run down of what we did if you are thinking of having a great vacation.
Monday- Catamaran and snorkling
Tuesday- Brim Stone Fort, drive around the island taking photos, and beach at the resort
Wednesday- Major's Bay (had the beach almost complete to ourselves) amazing view of Nevis but wear reef walkers as there are sea eggs and urchins here.
Thursday- Romney Plantation, Sand Bank Bay (only one other person there, a local spear fishing!)
Friday- Ferry over to Nevis and attempt the Mt. Nevis peak hike/climb (do not recommend unless you take a guide and are in serious shape, instead try the Source hike)
Saturday- Sand Bank Bay first for some snorkeling then to Shipwreck beach for monkey and mongoose watching and laying out on the beach (another great snorkeling beach with a bar and grill)
Good bar and grill places on some of the beaches where you can get the local catch of the day which always seemed to be Mahi Mahi.
Favorite Restaurant with delicious food and lovely setting was Marshalls (car battery died and a nice local, Sean, drove us back to the Marriot. Thanks Sean)
Also, if you run into SweetPea, a local woman in her 60's who will probably ask for a ride somewhere.. feel free to give her one as she will tell you all the gossip in the island!
Needless to say it was a great vacation. I did exercise 2x and did the hike/climb but that was it (I had some weird rash that needed benadryl so I wasn't up to more exercising.) I started the trip off by eating mostly healthy but then said ohh whatever enjoy some nachos, and dessert. So I ended up indulging a little more then I thought I would. But no worries. Enjoyed eating everything and now am right back on track!
