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It’s easier than ever to visit this underrated Caribbean island. Here’s why now is the perfect time to travel to St. Kitts.
When it comes to Caribbean destinations, St. Kitts flies under the radar compared to more popular destinations like Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, which attract millions of tourists every year.
However, this island, the larger of the two that make up the country of St. Kitts and Nevis, is actually one of the best destinations to visit in the Caribbean.
Here’s why you should add this off-path island to your travel bucket list:
1. A new flight makes it easier to visit
One of the reasons St. Kitts remains an underrated tourist destination for Americans is that there aren’t many direct flights available from the United States.
JetBlue, however a brand new route launched this week from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
The flights will take place three times a week on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
This makes it easier than ever to travel to St. Kitts, as it is the first city in the Northeast to get a direct flight to St. Kitts. Direct flights are also available from Charlotte and Miami with American Airlines and Atlanta with Delta Air Lines.
2. The biggest cruise season ever
If you’re not committed to flying to St. Kitts and staying on the island, it’s also now easier than ever to visit the island on a Caribbean cruise and get a taste of what St. Kitts has to offer.
According to the Caribbean Journal, St. Kitts will achieve its goal largest cruise season to date this winter.
Port Zante in St. Kitts is the fastest growing cruise port in the region and will host 342 cruise ships in the upcoming season, including Royal Caribbean’s brand new Icon of the Seas, currently the largest cruise ship in the world.
Cruise tourism has its pros and cons, but it will certainly make St. Kitts a hot spot in the Caribbean. It also makes it easier to visit this island destination.
3. Off the beaten track
If you’re looking for a Caribbean experience away from the hustle and bustle and consequences of mass tourism, St. Kitts is a good choice… for now.
Although this island paradise remains underrated, it is only a matter of time before it becomes a major tourist attraction, making now the perfect time to visit.
In St. Kitts you can enjoy pristine beaches with fewer crowds and experience an authentic slice of local life in a destination that isn’t just aimed at tourists.
If you’re looking for a Caribbean destination that’s still off the beaten path, St. Kitts is the perfect place to find a slice of island paradise.
4. Something for everyone
St. Kitts is a unique destination in the Caribbean that has something to offer for every type of traveler. Of course, there are beaches that are just as beautiful as any other beach in the Caribbean.
The best beaches in St. Kitts are located on the south side of the island and include Cockleshell Beach, South Frigate Beach and South Friars Beach.
But the island is also covered in lush rainforest, with hiking trails running through the jungle and cable cars whizzing across the canopy. Or you can take a ride on the St. Kitts Scenic Railway, a train that travels over tracks once used to transport sugar and the last railway line in the Caribbean.
If you’re feeling adventurous, hike to the top of Mount Liamuiga, St. Kitts’ dormant volcano, for truly breathtaking views.
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