adventure guide to antigua, barbuda, nevis, st.barts, st.kitts and st.martin

[...]... island offers an eclectic collection of things to see and enjoy island-wide It almost always includes a walking tour of the island's major town, with stops at museums, art galleries, bustling marketplaces and more Other attractions farther from civilization may include historic forts and plantations, nature preserves and visits to interesting communities Where to Stay n 15 H O TE L We've tried to. .. a guided walk, we've included the names and numbers of many operators who specialize in hikes and walks Most can add a lot to the experience, pointing out unique flora and fauna as well as the area's history along the way History buffs will find guided walks of the island communities in this section as well WARNING: Note that on many of the Lee- ward Islands (Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, St Kitts and. .. most islands Eco-Travel Eco-travel, from birding to rainforest walks to looking for monkeys, is found throughout these islands Birders especially favor Anguilla and Nevis For rainforest hikes, look Introduction Although scuba diving is found on all the Leeward Islands, the top scuba destinations here are Anguilla (for wrecks), and St Kitts and Nevis 14 n How To Use This Book to St Kitts and Nevis,. .. Adventure 9 10 n How To Use This Book How To Use This Book T his book is divided into six parts: St Martin/Sint Maarten, Saint Barthélemy (St Barts or St Barth), St Kitts and Nevis, and Antigua and Barbuda It covers the Leeward Islands in order – north to south – along the Leeward chain The first section on each island takes an overview, looking at what makes that island unique, its history, geography,... on down to South America and ending with a “snap” at the ABC islands: Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao curving back to the west The whole formation of islands is referred to as the Antilles, usually divided into the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles The Greater Antilles, as the name suggests, are the Caribbean's largest islands: Cuba, Hispaniola (an island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti),... geography, government, people and culture The second section covers travel information you'll need to get to the island and other practical concerns, such as air service, when to go, getting through Customs, cost and island holidays (including festivals) Special concerns – electric currents, currency, health, crime and tipping – are also covered here Sources of information, including tourist boards that can... Anguilla and St Martin as well as St Martin and St Barts We'll cover these services in the On Water sections for those readers looking for a day trip to a neighboring island Adventures In the Air Part of the fun of visiting the Leeward Islands, every one of which offers a view of at least one other island, is day-tripping Hop a prop plane and buzz over to a neighboring island for a day of touring In... watersports and more Condos Popular with those who like the independence of cooking some of their own meals, these are found on most of the islands Small Inns Plantation inns, former greathouses that have been converted into bed -and- breakfast operations, are found on St Kitts and Nevis and offer a unique way to relax and get into the island lifestyle Other small inns, such as guest houses and properties... limits Scuba adventures in these islands range from beginners' dives in shallow, placid waters to deep wall and wreck dives Hikes vary from strolls to sweaty workouts Water fun spans the spectrum as well, with some choosing to wrestle a fighting bonefish or marlin, while others skip across the sea atop a waverunner or breeze along in a catamaran Adventure Chapters n 11 n Adventure Chapters Adventures... of small islands lies draped across the sea like a coral necklace At the northern end of the chain lie the Leeward Islands: Anguilla, St Martin/Sint Maarten, St Barts, Saba, Sint Eustatius, St Kitts, Nevis, Antigua, Barbuda and Montserrat Below these islands stretch the Windward Islands, heading all the way down to the Southern Caribbean, the home of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Trinidad and Tobago Introduction . Leeward Islands: Anguilla, St. Martin/ Sint Maarten, St. Barts, Saba, Sint Eustatius, St. Kitts, Nevis, Antigua, Barbuda and Montserrat. Below these islands stretch the Windward Islands, head - ing. h1" alt="" Adventure Guide to Anguilla Antigua St. Barts St. Kitts St. Martin including Sint Maarten, Barbuda & Nevis Anguilla Antigua St. Barts St. Kitts St. Martin including. We’d especially like to thank for Anguilla: Deborah Roker and Miss Ernie Hodge with the Anguilla Tourist Board. In St. Martin/ Sint Maarten, thanks go to Mary Jane Kolassa with YPB. In St. Kitts and Nevis,