St Kitts and Nevis is commonly referred to as sister islands due to their close proximity and economic,social, cultural and political bonds.  They are separated by a mile of water but together they form what is known as the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis which is the most unique Federal structure of its kind.

St. Kitts (colloquially known as Sugar City) is located in the Eastern Caribbean at 17 20 North, 62 45 West, roughly 1,200 miles from Miami, 1600 miles from New York, 4,000 miles from London and about 45 minutes by plane from Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The island is 69 square miles with a population of 31,880. Basseterre is the capital. 

Nevis (colloquially known as Queen of the Caribees) is a 36 square mile (93 square kilometers) unspoiled magical gem located in the Caribbean Sea with a population of approximately 11,000 inhabitants. The island is 200 miles Southeast of Puerto Rico, 1,000 miles South of Miami (3 hrs flight time), 1,700 miles from New York (4 hours flight time), 2,500 miles from Toronto (5 hours flight time) and 4,000 miles from London (8 hours flight time).

Unemployment in St. Kitts- Nevis is among the lowest in the Caribbean. According to a survey of the labour force, conducted jointly by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Government, the rate was confirmed at 4.3%. The country also enjoys a literacy rate of over 98%.

 

Nevis is encircled by miles of breathtaking palm-fringed beaches that are clear, calm and pristine and provide front row seats to sunsets with colours that defy the spectrum and fire the sky and clouds. These scenes can quickly vanquish the stresses of everyday life. Renowned for its beautiful mountain scenery, the island is dominated by Nevis Peak, which rises to a height of 3,265 feet in the center of the island and is invariably covered with clouds.

It is said that when Christopher Columbus, on his second voyage in 1493 saw the clouds, he thought it was snow, so he called the island, "Nuestra senora de las nieves" which means "Our lady of the snows"; hence the name Nevis. The interior of the island is graced with a lush tropical rain forest that complements the beauty of the coastline and provides eco-tourism lovers with paradise. 

Intoxicating natural beauty, sunny skies, warm waters, and white sandy beaches combine to make St. Kitts one of the most seductive spots in the Caribbean. Christopher Columbus first spotted St. Kitts in 1493, when it was populated with native tribes, but the Europeans did not colonize until the British arrived in 1623. Its strategic location and valuable sugar trade led to an advanced and luxurious development that was among the best in the Colonial Caribbean. 

While development has been of the highest quality, it has fortunately remained in low quantity, so St. Kitts remains un-crowded and unspoiled, famous around the world for excellent preservation of the ecosystems. Nature lovers will want to take advantage of the various tours through lava formations, tropical forest areas, and seaside lagoons. Boating tours and scuba diving expeditions are also favorite activities. Plantation homes have been transformed into grand, intimate inns. Quaint shopping areas and beautiful Colonial architecture draw visitors to the tiny towns. 

If a quiet vacation in a luxurious and alluring corner of paradise is what you seek, you'll find it on St. Kitts Nevis.  St. Kitts Nevis; Two Islands; One Paradise!

For more information on St. Kitts Nevis, please click on the following links that would take you directly to the respective tourism authorities.

www.stkittstourism.kn

www.nevisisland.com