This Stunning Caribbean Island Has Cloud Forests, a Volcano, and Pristine Beaches-and You Can Drive Around It in an Hour

"St. Kitts is known as the "Cradle of the Caribbean," the first British colonial settlement in the region, and a stepping stone to islands beyond. Centuries later, St. Kitts "remains an introduction to a new kind of adventurous, action-packed style of travel that many vacationers have no idea they can experience in the Caribbean," affirms Greg Pereira, a born-and-bred Kittitian and the founder of Greg's Safaris, an island favorite."

"Travelers who have yet to venture beyond sun-and-sand destinations like the Mexican Caribbean or the Dominican Republic will embrace the beautiful, beachy coastline and luxe resorts of St. Kitts that ring true to every Caribbean stereotype. However, just a quick jaunt from the resorts, the island's raw, rain forest-covered center reveals everything from a volcanic crater to hiking trails hidden beneath cloud forest canopy where vervet monkeys swing."

St. Kitts blends classic Caribbean beaches and high-end resorts with accessible, action-oriented inland adventures. Visitors can enjoy golden-sand coastlines and thoughtfully designed luxury properties, while a short journey inland leads to rain forest-covered terrain with volcanic craters, cloud-forest hiking trails, and vervet monkeys. Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour provides attentive design, rooftop plunge pools, and distinct adults-only and family-friendly areas. Koi Resort Saint Kitts offers a tranquil, secluded oceanfront setting despite an unswimmable stretch of coast. The island's mix of resort comfort and raw natural landscapes attracts travelers seeking varied Caribbean experiences.

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