u This part of the Caribbean is just slightly off the beaten track. Away from North American malls and highways, you can laze on black or golden sand beaches, be entertained by the wild and naughty green vervet monkeys, and poke about in the shops of Basseterre.
u     Special features of St. Kitts for active vacationers include golfing in Frigate Bay, hiking in the rainforest, the Mt. Liamuiga, a 4000-foot dormant volcano, or a trip to Brimstone Hill, the 400-year-old dramatic fortress which gave St. Kitts its nickname: the Gibraltar of the West Indies.  Also features a new casino at the Marriott.
u   St. Kitts’ newest attraction is a scenic train ride on the historically significant 1912 track, which will take you slowly through villages, rain forest, and acres of swaying sugar cane. 
u   Nevis, St. Kitts’ sleepy sister island, is a treasure trove of history and lush beauty that can be reached by ferry or a quick seven-minute flight.  Nevis features spacious and beautiful botanical gardens. 
u   The common currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, and the US dollar is widely accepted. 
u   Vacationers can expect some rain showers from May to October.  The average climate ranges from 22^oC to 30^oC year-round.