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Hill National Park
,
869-466-5021, for a self-guided tour of
this impressive fortress located on the island's west side. Visit
Romney Manor
for a look at
Caribelle Batik.
Nevis island
tours include a stop in the capital city of
Charlestown.
Here
you can see the ruins of the
Bath Hotel,
869-465-1680, built
in 1778 for wealthy Nevisians to bask in 108
waters (modest
facilities are still open for visitors to “take the waters”); and the
Alexander Hamilton House,
the birthplace of the American
patriot.
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Beaches
Most activities on these islands center around the sea. Couples
will find many romantic beaches on both islands. On St. Kitts,
don't miss the quiet beaches along the
Southeast Peninsula.
On Nevis, check out
Pinney's Beach,
one of the island's best
with waters protected by reefs, and
Oualie Beach,
the most
active beach on Nevis, with many watersports operators.
Underwater Delights
Scuba divers will find a variety of trips, including reef and
wreck dives. On St. Kitts, call
Kenneth's Dive Center,
869-
465-2670;
Pro-Divers,
869-465-3223; or
St. Kitts Scuba,
869-465-1189. On Nevis, call
SCUBA Safaris
,
869-469-
8518.
St. Kitts is fairly new to the diving world and offers divers a
world of pristine sites without crowds. The most common dive
sites are found on the western side of the island in the calmer
Caribbean waters. Here visibility runs as much as 100 feet.
Some top dive spots include the following.
Black Coral Reef.
This dive site is located 40-70
feet below the surface and is best known for its pro-
tected black coral.
Bloody Bay Reef.
Located at 60-80 feet, this dive
site is noted for its healthy undersea life, from
anemones to sea fans. A popular fishing site as well,
an occasional shark is seen here, the result of chum-
ming. Divers will find several caves in this area.
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