Sugarcane plantations, lush rainforests with waterfalls, a dormant volcano, mountainous terrain, and numerous beaches make this an island suitable for any adventure. The sugar-white beaches on the southeastern coast are a favorite with island visitors. Sandy Reef Point has been designated as a National Marine Park. Throughout the island, visitors can see the green velvet monkeys, first brought to the islands by the French as pets.

Long a British subject, St. Kitts became an independent nation in 1983 but still retains a British flavor.