Visit Sugar City St. Kitts In The Caribbean

Want to add something sweet to your life?  Visit Sugar City St. Kitts in the Caribbean.

Title: How Sugary Sweet Is St. Kitts

Author: Justin Burch

For centuries, sugar cane was one of the most important crops in
the world. As sugar cane grows best in tropical climates,
European settlers saw an opportunity for wealth in Caribbean
islands like St. Kitts. After colonization, forests were razed
and replaced with sugar plantations to benefit the production of
molasses, rum and raw sugar. As the oldest and wealthiest
English colony in the Caribbean, St. Kitts once boasted 68
profitable plantations on just a 68-acre island. Things began to  change in the 19th century, however. With the abolition ofslavery, the downturn of Caribbean sugarcane market prices and
the rise of European beet sugar crops, Caribbean plantations
began to disappear.

Today, St. Kitts is one of the few Caribbean islands still
growing sugar cane. Yet, all of the sugar fields are now state
operated, with the entire crop processed in one government-run
facility. Yet, in recent years, St. Kitts has come to be known
more for its pristine stretches of sugary sand than its sugar
cane. Though the island remains far less crowded than other
destinations, the diverse activities available in St. Kitts have
quickly come to rival the offerings of its Caribbean neighbors.

Today, the remains of the formerly vibrant sugar industry simply
add a unique historical element to the variety of St. Kitts'
tourism options.  St. Kitts vacation packages include tours of the plantations and processing facilities. In addition to these unique remains of the sugar industry, the island also houses a
number of historically relevant sites, from petroglyphs to
plantations homes and the imposing Brimstone Fortress. Yet,
while the present state of St. Kitts tourism is deeply connected
to this fascinating past, the island has far more to offer than
most realize.

Basseterre, the island's charming harbor capital, certainly
retains these signs of colonization and sugar production. The
government's commitment to preservation, both urban and
environmental, offers tourists a unique glimpse into past
centuries. As state law requires that no new buildings may be
taller than the pervasive palm trees, the capital has fully
retained this colonial charm. Yet, shops and restaurants now
fill the streets adding a distinct atmosphere of Caribbean
luxury.

Outside the city, the landscape of St. Kitts resembles a
tropical paradise more than any other island in the region. The
plant and animal life are abundant, especially within the
rainforests surrounding the majestic Mt. Liamuiga. Beyond being
a top destination for a new breed of eco-tourists, the
environment of St. Kitts offers anyone the ability to hike and
enjoy unspoiled nature.

In the water, tourists can enjoy fishing and boating. Underneath
the surface lie pristine coral reefs and barnacled shipwrecks
waiting to be explored by snorkelers and scuba divers. Increased
tourism has also helped the dive shops and tour guides, offering
visitors affordably priced dive excursions. There has also been
a push for increased golf tourism on the island. The recent
construction and renovation of several tournament quality
courses by award-winning architects have put St. Kitts on the
international map. More and more, St. Kitts vacation packages  are highlighting these unique opportunities.

Despite the amazing opportunities available in St. Kitts, the
island is yet to be discovered by the masses. When traveling in
St. Kitts, you will not spend your time waiting in lines or
fighting traffic on ritzy stretches of resorts and shops. You
will, however, spend your time gazing at crystal clear water
from your spot on the beach. You will enjoy natural beauty like
you've never seen before. Yet, you will also find yourself in
some of the finest resorts and restaurants in the Caribbean.
Nature may be the draw, but none of the Caribbean luxuries are
missing. With beautiful resorts and a captivating environment,
St. Kitts is able to offer the best of both worlds perhaps
better than any other destination.

About the author:
This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes select
pieces about travel in Caribbean for the St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal BeachCasino.

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