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Getting There:
St. Kitts is reached by scheduled airline flights
from San Juan, St. Martin, or Antigua. From December to April, direct charter
flights are available from Boston, Chicago and Detroit
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Our Caledonian flight to St. Kitts was the first time Carol and I had ever flown with a lady pilot |
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Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport
on St. Kitts, located approximately 2 miles from Basseterre, is capable of
handling wide-bodied jets. From the US: American Airlines Eagle, Continental Express, From Europe: British Airways |
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Newcastle Airport
on Nevis is approximately 1/2 mile from Charlestown. It can handle only smaller,
twin-engine propeller aircraft. Inter-Island: Air St. Kitts/Nevis - (869) 469-9241 Approximate flight times: New York - 4 hours |
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Travelling around St Kitts and Nevis |
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Visitors require a temporary driver's license, valid for one year, which can be obtained from the Police Traffic Department for a fee of EC$50. All traffic keeps to the left (as in England), and international highway signs are used. Car Rentals: St. Kitts: Nevis: Taxis: Fares are fixed, and can be negotiated
beforehand. Rates increase 50% between 10:00pm and 6:00am and there is an
additional 20% for arranged trips between 6:00pm and 6:00am. Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport to Basseterre - $US 7.00 Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport to Frigate Bay - $US 11.00 Newcastle Airport to Charlestown - $US 14.00 |
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Travelling between St Kitts and Nevis |
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Ferry Service Between Basseterre, St. Kitts and
Charlestown, Nevis: The Caribe Queen leaves twice a day Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The trip takes 45 minutes and costs
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Ports: There is a deep water port at Basseterre (St. Kitts). Charlestown (Nevis) has a 368 ft. by 26.25 ft, pier with a draft of 15 feet at the head. As part of the town expansion project under way in St. Kitts, a deep water cruise ship facility has been constructed in the heart of Basseterre, capable of accommodating the largest megaships. Work is under way on the development of a port facility at Long Point (Nevis), to handle cargo and provide berthing for mini cruise ships. |
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General Tourist information on St Kitts and Nevis |
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the US--10% to 15%, depending on the service. Some restaurants and hotels will
automatically add a 10% gratuity. If you are in doubt, do not feel
uncomfortable asking. Usually, porters and bellhops receive 50 cents per bag,
taxi drivers 10-15% of the fare. You can pay by US dollars or EC dollars, but the fare is likely to be cheaper if you pay local currency. Currency/Money: The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar, which is fixed to the US dollar. Recent exchange rate was US$1.00 = EC$2.70. US currency, travellers cheques and major credit cards are welcome everywhere. Banks: Bank of Nova Scotia, Barclays Bank PLC, Royal Bank of Canada, St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Ltd., Bank of Nevis Ltd., Nevis Co-Operative Banking Co. Ltd. Banking hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The St. Kitts & Nevis National Bank is also open from 8:30 am - 11:00 am on Saturdays. |
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Telephones: Calling the U.S. is easy from St. Kitts & Nevis. Most hotels offer USA Direct calling service, or they can connect you with a U.S. operator. International
Dialling Instructions: To call St. Kitts and
Nevis, dial the access code (I from the US), plus the area code (869),
plus the city codes (Basseterre 465/466; Charlestown 469), then the
4-digit local number. Drinking Water: Safe spring water comes from numerous volcanic springs. Dress code: Beach
attire is appropriate for the beach but not the town, shops or restaurants. Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time, one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time and the same as Eastern Daylight Time. Medical Facilities: St. Kitts & Nevis has doctors on call at hotels and a 24-hour Casualty Department. Recompression chambers are available by air ambulance at nearby Saba and in St. Thomas. Pharmaceutical services are widely available. Passports and Immigration: U.S. and Canadian citizens need proof of citizenship: a passport, birth certificate or voters' registration card. U.S. residents need their green card. All others require a valid passport. A return or continuing ticket is also required. Shopping Hours: Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. On Thursdays, most shops close for the afternoon. Personal Safety: St. Kitts &
Nevis are relatively crime free, but exercise normal precautions. |
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St Kitts useful contact numbers |
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Ministry of Trade a-ad Industry: Church Street, P.O. Box 186, Basseterre. Tel: (869) 4652521/4106; Fax: (869) 465-1778. St.
Kitts-Nevis Chamber of Industry & Commerce: St.
Kitts-Nevis Manufacturers' Association: |
Ministry
of Tourism, Culture and the Environment: Pelican Mall, P.O. Box 132, Basseterre. Tel: (869)4654040; Fax: (869)465-8794. St.
Kitts-Nevis Hotel Association: St. Kitts
Urban Development Corp. Ltd.: |
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Nevis useful contact numbers |
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Development Unit: The Cotton House, Mar Street, Charlestown. Tel: (869) 469-5521; Fax: (869) 469-5485 St. Kitts
and Nevis Tourism Office Canada: Eastern
Caribbean Investment Promotion Service (ECIPS) USA: Embassy of
St. Kitts and Nevis USA: Minister
Counsellor,
414 East 75th Street, New York, N.Y. Embassy of
St. Kitts and Nevis USA: U.S.
Department of Commerce: |
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Commission for the Eastern Caribbean States: 112 Kent Street, Suite 1610, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada KIP 5P1 Tel: (613) 236-8952; Fax: (613) 436-3402 OECS High
Commission England: Central Bank: Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)- PC,. Box 89, Basseterre; Tel: (869) 465-2537; Fax: (869) 465-1051. Banks
Basseterre
Charlestown |
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St Kitts and Nevis Tourism Offices |
| In the US: New York City St. Kitts & Nevis Department of Tourism 414 East 75th Street, Suite 5 New York, NY 10021 Tel: (212) 535-1234 / (800) 582-6208 Fax: (212) 734-6511 Manager: Robert Kelly Washington, DC St. Kitts-Nevis Tourism Office 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 905 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3602 Tel: (301) 587-1555 / (877) 533-1555 Fax: (301) 587-0647 Eml: info@stkitts-nevis.com Tourism Officer: Abdullah Skerritt. In Canada: In the U.K.: In Germany: |
In St. Kitts and Nevis: Department of Tourism Pelican Mall, Bay Road P.O. Box 132 Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I. TEL: 869-465-2620/4040 FAX: 869-465-8794 Email: mintc&e@caribsurf.com
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