Saint Kitts & Nevis

Named after the first Premier of St. Kitts-Nevis, the Robert L. Bradshaw Airport is an international airport located just northeast of Basseterre, on the island of Saint Kitts. It is possible to fly directly to Saint Kitts from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom as well as numerous flights from within the Caribbean area. The airport is rather small, but there are quite a few options inside for food, beverage and duty free shops. Something important to pay attention to is that camouflage clothing is prohibited in the airport premises, as camouflage is considered in the country to be strictly for military and law enforment active members.

Saint Kitts and Nevis have a hot and tropical climate year-round with an averaging temperature of around 28°C. The best months to visit are between February and May because the weather is dry. The hurricane season normally runs from June to November, which means that a tropical storm could possibly ruin your holiday. Storms are most likely to happen in September or October. In light of the above, we could say the best months to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis are February and March. If you plan to travel in either one of those months, make sure you book in advance.

Taxis in Saint Kitts and Nevis are available in most of the important spots of the city. You can find taxi stands at the Circus in Basseterre, Port Zante, Frigate Bay and the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. It is a common practice on the island to tip 10% of the fare, especially if get extra help from the driver. To ensure your safety while travelling, it's important to only use taxis that are licensed. Also, if you are attending late night street parties, especially during the festival season, avoid carrying large amounts of cash or expensive jewellery with you.

When it comes to public transportation in Saint Kitts and Nevis, the main option is called "H Buses." These are small buses, which you can identify by their green license plates. There are two bus stations in Basseterre, one serving the east side and the other serving the west. The fares are in East Caribbean Dollars (EC$) and are quite affordable. The buses stop at designated spots, but they also stop elsewhere on request. Buses do not go from Basseterre to Frigate Bay or the SE Peninsula, hence consider taking a taxi if you want to go to these two tourist sports.

Country code: +1-869