An Overview of the History of St. Kitts

St. Kitts is a true tropical paradise. If you are looking to enjoy the holiday or vacation of a lifetime you definitely will want to consider a journey to St. Kitts. Through this article, you are provided a basic overview of St. Kitts.

St. Kitts actually is a confederation of both St. Kitts and Nevis. (It also is known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis.) St. Kitts is located in the Leeward Islands in the West Indies. It represents the smallest nation in the Americas, both in population and in area.

Previously, Anguilla (a British dependency) was also a part of the federation, but that no longer is the case. St. Kitts was one of the first islands in the Caribbean to be settled by Europeans. St. Kitts actually became the location of both British and French colonists. It became the first British Colony in the West Indies in 1624 and the first French Colony located in the Caribbean in 1625. The British and the French elected to partition the island between them.

After colonization, St. Kitts became the home base for further British and French expansion throughout the region. In time, the British forced the unification of St. Kitts and Nevis. (Again, initially Anguilla was included in the federation.) The unification occurred in the 19th century. The fact is that even to this day, relationships between St. Kitts and Nevis are rather strained.

Recreational activities abound on St. Kitts. Interestingly, St. Kitts is the smallest country on the planet to ever host a World Cub event, hosting the 2007 Cricket World Cup. St. Kitts is home to amazing beaches and world class hotels and resorts. It truly has become a traveler's paradise with a great deal to offer to a holiday visitor to the island.

Travel to St. Kitts is relatively easy to arrange. In addition, St. Kitts is a common and popular port of call on cruises through the region. Many people enjoy making St. Kitts a port of call on a larger Caribbean cruise or they enjoy cruising to or from St. Kitts with the island as the destination point. In addition, there is reliable air service to the island as well. You can access St. Kitts on many major airlines from a number of different countries around the world.

When all is said and done, if you are interested in taking a truly memorable trip, you definitely will want to look into everything that St. Kitts has to offer. You really will be able to enjoy a complete trip of a lifetime on St. Kitts.