Where is St Kitts and Nevis?

St Kitts and Nevis are a twin island nation found in the Leeward islands in the Caribbean West Indies. The main airport is the Robert Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) located just outside of Basseterre on St Kitts. The airport is very small with only one terminal and easy to navigate. Due to the tiny size of the islands, nowhere is particularly far away and it only takes around an hour to drive all the way around St Kitts, and even less time to drive around Nevis.

MARCH 1, 2021

How to Plan a Family Trip to St Kitts and Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis are the perfect destination for a multigenerational vacation. There are plenty of things to do on St Kitts and Nevis including visiting historical sites, learning about the sugar trade, relaxing on one of the many family friendly beaches, and spotting the wild monkeys. There are also plenty of  accommodation options between the two islands and there is something for everyone.

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Where is St Kitts and Nevis?

St Kitts and Nevis are a twin island nation found in the Leeward islands in the Caribbean West Indies. The main airport is the Robert Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) located just outside of Basseterre on St Kitts. The airport is very small with only one terminal and easy to navigate. Due to the tiny size of the islands, nowhere is particularly far away and it only takes around an hour to drive all the way around St Kitts, and even less time to drive around Nevis.

Most of the hotel accommodation is located in Frigate Bay on St Kitts. This area has a high number of expats and it is where you can find a lot of restaurants and bars. Frigate Bay is just 10 minutes drive from the airport and taxis are abundant at the airport without booking in advance.

If you are planning to stay on Nevis this requires a 30 minute drive down the south east peninsula to catch a water taxi over the Narrows to Nevis. Water taxis run frequently but if you are arriving early in the morning or late at night it is better to book in advance.

When is the best time to visit St Kitts and Nevis? 

The hurricane season runs from June to November with the peak time for possible hurricanes being August and September. The cheapest time to visit is June/July as the hotels tend to lower their prices at this time of year. Hurricane season comes with strong winds and heavy rain so if you are looking to make full use of the outdoor activities, then December to April is the driest season. December is also when the annual Carnival in St Kitts takes place, and the capital city Basseterre turns into a hub of colour, excitement, and activity for the festive season.

Transportation options

Getting around St Kitts and Nevis is relatively easy and there are numerous rental car companies if you want to drive and fully explore the islands. Driving in St Kitts and Nevis is on the left-hand side of the road, but most rental vehicles are automatic transmission. You will also be required to purchase a temporary driver license if you want to drive a rental car. This can be done at the rental agency or at the traffic department in Basseterre.

If you don’t want to drive yourself, you can get public buses or ‘H’ buses from Basseterre that go to all the towns on the main part of the island. The H buses don’t go as far down as Frigate Bay though so you would need to get a taxi into Basseterre to catch them. Taxis are plentiful and somewhat reliable; however, they are all privately owned so you may have to wait a while if the driver is busy.

How to get from St Kitts to Nevis

Travel between St Kitts and Nevis is fairly straight forward too with the fastest option being the water taxi mentioned earlier. There is also a public passenger ferry that leaves from Basseterre to Charlestown or a car ferry that leaves from Majors Bay on the south east peninsula.