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Sports:
Swimming is excellent; most hotels have
freshwater pools and some are located near beaches. Scuba and
snorkelling
are catered for and beach hotels generally have equipment. Several dive
boats are equipped to take scuba parties. Sailing boats can be hired
from hotels. Fast boats and water-skiing equipment are available for
hire. Fishing trips can be organised. Deep-sea fishing is a specialty.
An 18-hole international golf championship course is at Frigate Bay and
a 9-hole course at Golden Rock, both on St. Kitts. There is also an
18-hole championship golf course on Nevis at the Four Seasons Resort
Nevis. A number of tennis courts are available on both islands, and
clubs welcome visitors. Many of the hotels have their own tennis courts.
Some of the other sports include mountain climbing, hiking, cricket,
football and horseback riding.
Special
Events:
Festivals in St. Kitts & Nevis
culminate in the annual week-long carnival over Christmas, featuring
floats, calypso competitions, masked parades and house parties. Visitors
are encouraged to take part. The following is a selection of special
events celebrated.
May: Annual Golf Tournament, Frigate Bay Golf Club, St. Kitts.
June: The St. Kitts Music Festival
August : Culturama, Nevis.
September 12-19: Independence Week of Activities.
November: Tourism Week, Miss HTA Queen Pageant, St. Kitts.
December 24-Jan 2: National Carnival, St. Kitts/Nevis.
Way of
life:
Commercialization has not yet taken over
and the easy-going, quiet way of life of the local people remains almost
unspoiled. All visitors to the islands are cordially welcomed; marriages
are valid after two day’s residence. Islanders maintain traditions of
calypso dancing and music and this can be seen particularly during the
summer months. Dress is informal at most hotels. Beach attire is not
appropriate for around town, in shops or in restaurants. For more formal
occasions and functions, a lightweight suit and tie is recommended.
For
more information on St. Kitts & Nevis
Contact:
In St. Kitts &
Nevis
The St. Kitts & Nevis Chamber of
Industry & Commerce
P.O Box 332,
Basseterre,
Telephone; (869) 465-4490
Fax; (869) 465-7746
The St. Kitts & Nevis Hotel and
Tourism Association
P.O Box 392,
Basseterre,
Telephone; (869) 465-5304
Fax; (869) 465-7746
The St. Kitts - Nevis Manufacturers
Association
P.O Box 392,
Basseterre,
Telephone; (869) 465-6626
The Nevis Industrial Development Unit
Treasury Building,
Main Street,
Charlestown,
Nevis,
Telephone; (869) 469-5485
In The United Kingdom (UK)
The OECS High Commission
10 Kensington Court,
London,
W85 DL,
United Kingdom,
Telephone; (44) 71-937-5514
In the United States of America
(USA)
The Eastern Caribbean Investment
Promotion Service (ECIPS)
3216 New Mexico Avenue,
N.W,
Washington D.C 20016
Telephone; (202) 363-0229
Fax; (202) 363-4328
The Consulate of the Federation of St.
Kitts and Nevis
Economic Affairs Division,
414 East 75th Street,
New York,
NY 10021
Telephone; (212) 535-1234
Fax; (212) 535-6854
The Embassy of the Federation St. Kitts
and Nevis
OECS Building,
3216 New Mexico Avenue,
N.W,
Washington D.C 20016
Telephone; (202) 686-2636
Fax; (202) 686- 5740
The U.S Department of Commerce - Andean
/ Caribbean Division
Room 3035,
Washington D.C 20230
Telephone; (202) 482-1658
Fax; (202) 482-0464
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