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      Where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean
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Eastern Caribbean Dollars

by Pieter11

The official currency in Saint Kitts and Nevis is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$). This currency is used on almost all (former) English islands in the Eastern Caribbean:- Anguilla- Antigua and Barbuda- Dominica- Grenada- Montserrat- Saint Lucia- Saint Kitts and Nevis- Saint Vincent and GrenadinesEight territories and countries use this currency, although they only have a total population of 600.000 people. Queen Victoria of England is still shown on the coins and notes of the EC$ as well as some nice images on the notes. Popular sights of the islands are highlighted on the back of the bills like the Trafalgar Falls of Dominica and the Brimstone Hill Fortress of Saint Kitts. Also, there is a small map on the back so you can see on which islands you can use the currency. It is easier to use to EC$ when visiting Saint Kitts, but not necessary: the US Dollar is accepted everywhere as...

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Tour Operators - Sugar City Tours

by shargurl

When traveling by cruise ship, keep in mind that you will get the best prices from tour operators located right off of the pier. We chose Sugar City Tours. Price was $20 per person and they will take you to all the popular spots and will even customize the tour for you. The other passengers will alos have to agree to do what you want to, we had no problem with that. At the end of the tour, they drop you off at the beach. You can either stay at the beach, or they will drive you back to the ship if you chose not to. Really convenient for us. My most memorable experience was the monkeys of course.

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The Circus

by grandmaR

After we passed the St. Kitts museum, we walked down to "The Circus" which is a roundabout with an ornate Victorian clock in the middle of it. The Circus was ostensibly modeled after Piccadilly Circus in London, but without the statue of the cherub in it. The only real similarity was the traffic - they drive on the left There were a lot of restaurants around the Circus.

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Nevis

by Stephen-KarenConn

Nevis, the second island is this small Caribbean nation, is seperated from St. Kitts by a narrow channel of water about two miles wide. While we were unable to visit Nevis on this trip, we could see the gumdrop shaped island from the docks in Basseterre, the capital city. Transportation to Nevis can be found at the Ferry Docks on Basseterre Bay, just to the west of Port Zante, and it can also be reached by airplane. Nevis has a population of about 10,000 people. There is only a single main road on Nevis. It is about 20 miles long, encircling the island.

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Volcanic Peaks and a Rain Forest

by Stephen-KarenConn

The Carib Indians who first inhabited this island called it Liamuiga, which means "fertile land." That name lives on today in Mt. Liamuiga, which soars to 3,792 feet with a volcanic crater on top. This is the highest point on St. Kitts, capping the North West Range. There is also a South East Range which is crowned by Olivees Mountain, at 2,953 feet. There are several other smaller peaks on the island.When the warm, moisture-laden trade winds sweep up these precipitious slopes they cool rapidly, forming clouds, and thus the mountains create their own weather. The result is a rain forest in the center of this small island, which is a key to the lush green landscape, as well as abundant plant and animal life. Hiking trails lead into the interior and up the mountain slopes, making St. Kitts one of the better islands of the Caribbean for eco-tourism.

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Life After Sugar

by Stephen-KarenConn

The grandfather of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States, once owned a sugar plantation on St. Kitts. In fact, there were more than 300 such plantations at one time, and for more than three centries years sugar was the mainstay of the Kittitian economy. Just this year, July 31, 2005, all of that came to an abrupt end when the St. Kitts Sugar Manufacturing Company closed it's doors for good, putting 1,400 people out of work. That represents a huge number of families for a small island with only 40,000 people. But the local folks I talked to in St. Kitts seem very optimistic about the island's future, referring to it as "life after sugar." Tourism, which has long been neglected here, is seen as one of the keys to the country's economic salvation, and great strides are being made in developing that industry. Fortunately, St. Kitts is one of the most scenic islands in all of...

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Flamboyant: St. Kitts & Nevis' National Flower

by Stephen-KarenConn

The national flower of St. Kitts and Nevis is the Flamboyant or Poinciana, the latter name honoring Monsieur de Poincy, the first French governor of St. Kitts, who introduced the plant to the island. This beautiful flowering tree, with the scientific name Delonix Regina, originated in Madagascar.The Flamboyant is decidious and has an umbrella shaped crown. It reminds me somewhat of the Mimosa which we have in the eastern United States, only it is more, shall we say, flamboyant. The striking red and yellow blossoms are said to appear from May through August, although the one pictured here was still blooming in mid-October. The flowers are followed by long black seedpods.

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The National Flag of St. Kitts & Nevis

by Stephen-KarenConn

The National Flag of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis was officially adapted by the two island nation which became an independent nation in 1983. When I first saw the flag, I assumed that the prominent two stars represented the two islands of the nation, which are seperated by a narrow channel of water. However, upon doing some research I learned that they officially represent hope and liberty. The symbolizm of the colors in the flag are:-Green: The fertile lands.Yellow: The year-round sunBlack: The predominant African heritageRed: The struggle from slavery, through colonialism, to independence.

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Brimstone Hill Fortress

by bryanhaynes

A great fortress. I hear that it may not be open right now. We spent an hour here and had it to ourselves almost the entire time. Great photo oportunities around and from the fortress if you are allowed to still roam about in it like we were. Great views of the ocean and all of the rooms were open to walk in and out of.

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Looking out over the water is soothing.

by bettyboopadoop

I truly enjoy that there's little to do but much scenery to enjoy. A favorite thing to do is just sitting on the beach and watching the pelicans. I miss the people I've met the most, sitting around chatting and enjoying a drink or a meal.

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