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09.11.2021

Day six. St. Kitts and Nevis

A new day and a new island state - St. Kitts and Nevis.

Taxi drivers meet everyone at the port and offer a tour for $40 per person. The route is the same for everyone: the batik factory, the fort and the black stones. Then, for $7 extra, everyone is taken to Cockleshell Beach. But for the second day in a row I didn’t want the tour, and I didn’t want the batik factory with black stones either.

Reviews on the island highly praised the old Brimstone Hill Fortress, and we went ashore and took a tour from the office. information on a map of the area and went in search of transport. We walked left from the port and after 100 meters found a small bus station, from where we immediately left in a minibus in the right direction ($3 for two). About 20 minutes later we were dropped off at a fork - continue on foot.

Along a pleasant shady path surrounded by greenery and monkeys, we reached the entrance to the fort in 15 minutes. The ticket offices were closed and there was no fence, so we moved on. As a result, at 9.15 in the morning we were completely alone in the fort, even the staff had not yet returned to work. It seems that the fort opens at 9.30 am - after 15 minutes the first couple arrived by car, and then the rest of the tourists began to arrive in taxis, rented cars and scooters. The atmosphere disappeared, and after a little over an hour we set off on the way back, on which the cashier greeted us, smilingly asking if we had reached the fort today. I should have said that yesterday))

The fort is large, multi-level, with cannons and dilapidated buildings. Opens from above beautiful view, but overall I don't think it's worth $10, especially compared to $5 for 2 amazing forts in San Juan and free entry to the fort on the next island, St. Martin, where the view is much cooler. Of the whole event, I remember most of all my emotions from being in the fort, just the two of us, and the way there and back under the canopy of trees past the monkeys. Returning back to the capital of St. Kitts, Basseterre, we walked through the pleasant center with a bustling local life, and then returned to the ship for lunch and to wait out the heat.

At one o'clock in the afternoon we went ashore again and went in search of transport to the beach. The downside of St. Kitts, in my opinion, is that it is impossible to get to its uninhabited southern side, where the beaches are located. public transport. Locals simply have no reason to go there. That's why you have to take a taxi. Fortunately, it’s not difficult from the port. For mass departures to South Friar beach they charge $4 per person. We went to the beach at one o'clock in the afternoon, when no one needed to go there, everyone was already there, so there were no others besides us. But I logically reasoned that since there is no one to take from here, and from there we will soon have to take people back, it is more profitable for taxi drivers to be there rather than here, and rather than driving empty, it is better to take random clients like us. Therefore, we stood at our price of 4 dollars per person, although at first the taxi drivers wanted 16 dollars, then 12, and then 10 for two. They insisted.

There were a lot of people on the beach, but I really liked everything. On the right edge we found shade under a palm tree. A little further there was a bay fenced with boulders, where people swam in muddy water with a mask and snorkel (visibility is poor, so it took me 5 minutes, and it’s very inconvenient to go into the water over the rocks). The bay is also notable for the fact that pelicans fished in it, folding themselves like an umbrella and throwing themselves from a height into the water.

The beach is very picturesque, and the water is an incredible turquoise color, although not as clear as in all previous places. But very warm. From the beach and sea there are stunning views of the hilly and lifeless southern part of St. Kitts, with the round, single-peaked island of Nevis rising in the distance.

At 15 o'clock the hungry people began to leave, and we all sat and sat in the warm water, enjoying the wonderful scenery (they reminded me of the islands of the Komodo National Park in Indonesia and the islands on Lake Titicaca). Today the departure was not at 17, but at 18, so there was no need to rush.

At 4 p.m., on the way to the parking lot, a local aunt intercepted us and offered to return us to the port for $4 per person. It turned out that she was a tour guide, and she spent the entire day leading a tour for two of her clients from our ship. And on the way back to the port she picked us up and two other people. As a result, we did not take a direct route back to the port, but took a detour past the beautiful villas of various celebrities.

Returning to the city, we went for a walk around the center, sat in the central square and absorbed the atmosphere of the place. It was nice and authentic, but I didn’t want to stay longer. Every time you return to your favorite boat it’s like a holiday))

When the opportunity arises to go on vacation, we often choose similar places, hotels and countries. If you are a seeker of adventure and new sensations, then you definitely need something bright and unusual. One of the options could definitely be the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. This is a beautiful country in the Caribbean with great weather, delicious food and sunny vibes. I was lucky enough to visit here more than once.

This is a wonderful place with its own traditions, flavor and unusual sights. In this article I will tell you which places in this country will definitely surprise you!

Visa and border crossing

One of the pleasant surprises when it comes to obtaining a visa for Russians is that there is no need for this. An agreement has been signed between the islands and Russia, allowing you to cross the border and stay in the country without a visa for no more than 3 months. It is possible to extend the permit; to do this, you will need to do the following:

contact the immigration department with an application;
indicate the reason why you want to stay in the country for longer than 3 months. The reason why you want to stay could be anything: extension of vacation, wedding, etc. Some tourists even stay for permanent residence, but the country’s authorities do not interfere with extending the stay of our travelers;
get a stamp in your passport to extend your stay. Once your first permit expires, you can renew it for another 3 months. Therefore, Saint Kitts and Nevis is ready to receive tourists from our country for the next six months.

The cost of renewal is 55 USD.

Passing the border

The process of crossing the border in most cases is not difficult or problematic. Even if you are unlucky and you are asked to present documents, you need to have the following with you:

international passport, valid for at least 6 months after crossing the border.
Medical insurance for the entire duration of your stay in the country.
Booking confirmation hotel or other place where you are going to live.
Statement from the bank about the availability of funds for living. By the way, for this country there is no honestly agreed minimum required amount of funds, so I advise you to take currency with you at the rate of 50 USD per day.
Air ticket reversed.

In fact, most often border guards ask you to show your passport and plane ticket, but even if you are asked to show something else, don’t worry, because after reading this article, preparing for your trip will only take a few minutes and questions necessary documents will not arise.

With kids

If you are planning a trip with children, you will need to additionally complete a few more documents:

If the child travels with only one of the parents or guardians, then notarized permission to travel abroad from parents.
Copies of passports parents.
Original birth certificate and a copy of the passport if the child is over 14 years old.

Import and export rules

For import There are no restrictions on foreign and local currencies entering the country. At export Currency in cash over 10,000 USD must be declared.

Tourists over 18 years old are allowed import up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, as well as up to 950 ml of alcohol. Of course, it is prohibited to import drugs and weapons. When importing items with historical and artistic value, it is necessary to register special permission.

Leaving the country

It is important to note that when you leave the country by plane, you will be required to pay an airport tax (22 USD) and security tax environment(about 1.5 USD).

Persons who stay in the country for less than 24 hours and children under 12 years of age are exempt from paying these fees.

How to get there

Unfortunately, the lack of direct communication between the major cities of Russia and St. Kitts and Nevis cannot be considered a plus at all. But for real travelers and adventure lovers, I can tell you the most convenient, fastest and cheapest way to get to this beautiful state.

By plane

From Moscow to St. Kitts

So, the fastest option for Muscovites is to fly from Sheremetyevo to New York with Aeroflot with a further transfer to, from where American Airlines operates a flight to St. Kitts Basseterre Robert Bradshaw International Airport (SKB). This option will take about 26 hours and cost 700 USD (42,000 RUB).

If you are considering the most budget flight, then I can suggest an option for 600 USD (36,000 RUB) with a flight from Sheremetyevo to New York Airport, where you will need to make a transfer to a Delta flight to Sint Maarten. Next will be a short flight to St. Kitts airport, which will take only 30 minutes! Just 27 hours and you're on beautiful island bright impressions and joy.

From St. Petersburg to St. Kitts

The fastest flight will be only 20 hours to Amsterdam with KLM, then to the already famous Princess Juliana airport in Sint Maarten, from where directly to required item appointments. There is only one drawback: this option will cost a pretty penny; you will have to pay about 1,300 USD (78,000 RUB) per person one way.

The cheapest option is a flight from St. Petersburg along exactly the same route as the previous one, but 20 hours longer. The price of such flights is about 74,000 RUB.

How to get there from the airport

The airport itself is located in close proximity to the city center.

By car the journey will take about 10-15 minutes. You can use a taxi, which costs approximately 5-8 USD for the entire journey, or rent a car from Xpress Auto, located in close proximity to the airport. The cost of an economy class car is 35 USD per day or 175 USD per week. This amount does not include tax and insurance; they can be paid there in the office. You can leave a request by choosing the car that suits you.

In addition to flying to the island of St. Kitts, you can get to another island of this country - Nevis.

From Moscow to Nevis

The flight will cost 550 USD (33,000 RUB). It will take about 28 hours with connections in New York and San Juan. Companies at your service: Aeroflot, Delta and Seaborne. Such flights are operated only from Sheremetyevo Airport throughout the year.

From St. Petersburg to Nevis

For St. Petersburg residents there is the option of flying through and in 40 hours and 1,260 USD (76,000 RUB). These flights are operated by Rossiya Airlines and AirFrance.

How to get there from the airport

A taxi costs about 15-20 USD, and you can rent a car from Nevis Car Rental right next to the airport. The cheapest option will cost 45 USD per day or 270 USD per week. You can reserve a suitable car on the company’s website.

Transit nuances

Tip: to fly to St. Kitts and Nevis, you will need to apply for an airport transit visa or a French visa, depending on which country you are flying through to the islands.

French Embassy in Moscow is located at: Kazansky Lane, 10.

It is also possible to get a visa to visa center.

In Moscow it is located on Prospekt Mira, 64.

Consulate-General in St. Petersburg is located on Nevsky Prospekt, 12.

Visa Center you can find it on Bolshaya Raznochinnaya Street, 16A.

Residents of others major cities Russia can find the addresses of visa offices on vfsglobal.com.

By ferry

For those travelers who want to visit the island of Nevis, special ferries are organized from St. Kitts, such as Sea Bridge, Caribe Breeze, Caribe Queen and others. Travel between the two islands is very well organized and is quite inexpensive - about 25 USD. The trip itself will take about 45 minutes of your time.

Guadeloupe

This is an archipelago of nine inhabited islands. The island's inhabitants call Guadeloupe "Carucera", which means "Island of Beautiful Waters". They are considered one of best places for diving in the world.

Guadeloupe - beautiful white sand beaches, tropical forest filled with wildlife. Best time The best time to visit the archipelago is from December to May, when the weather is warm and dry. The rest of the year is usually hot and humid, especially between July and November.

How to get there: You can fly to this island from St. Kitts and Nevis with Liat and Windward Island airlines for 300 USD. Travel time will be about 3 hours.

Top attractions

Such a small country is rich in magnificent sights. After existing as a colony of England and France, the authorities and residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis were able to maintain beautiful architecture, which suits this place perfectly. I will tell you about the most interesting of the local beauties:

Weather

Best time to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis - May and June, when hotels lower their prices to lure travelers and winter crowds dwindle.

The peak season is during from December to April. At this time, namely in December, a carnival takes place. National Carnival of St. Keats and Nevis is the largest event in the life of the country, it is also known as Sugar Mas. During the entire period between Christmas and New Year, there are many processions and street performances in the streets.

You will be able to meet traditional carnival characters while performing national dances. There are clowns, baggy pants, performers in unusual costumes and, of course, Moko-Jumbies who fearlessly dance on their stilts.

The parades feature troupes from all over the island, each dressed in bright colors, trying to outdo the other with their crazy dances. There is also a beauty contest, which for many tourists is the main spectacle of the carnival.

However, the most important event is the Calypso music competition, the winner of which can expect his works to be known throughout the West Indies. The performers infuse their music with satire, humor and commentary on the island's social affairs, giving this competition a touch of creative music.

Information about the upcoming holiday can be found here, but you should check back closer to October for more up-to-date details.

It is thanks to the festival November-January are considered the most tourist destinations for the state. The crowds disperse during the summer months when the islands experience Atlantic hurricane season.

average temperature in St. Kitts and Nevis ranges from +25 °C in January to +28 °C from June to October. It's never too cold to go swimming here: the water temperature rarely drops below +26 °C, regardless of the season. So pack your swimming trunks and go to the ocean!

Moving around the country

Car rental

If you prefer independent trips by car, you can book it through your tour operator, hotel, or contact Avis St. Kitts by phone: 001 954 284 5331. It is also possible to find out prices for the class of car and dates you are interested in on the website of the company’s branch in St. Kitts or, for example, . I will describe for you the most important points for renting:

To reserve a car you will need a driver's license international sample;
Required age to receive keys - 25 years;
also need to get temporary driver's license, even if you have an international driving license. The permit costs 24 USD (62.50 XCD), which is valid for three months. If you want to purchase it for a year, then it will cost 45 USD (125 XCD). It can be obtained from a car rental agency;
in St. Kitts Left side traffic, so be very careful;
buckle up All persons in the car are required to wear seat belts;
forbidden driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs;
for getting child seat contact the rental company.

I think it is important to note that St. Kitts and Nevis has the second highest price for petroleum products. Here they pay 11 USD per liter of fuel, and 12 USD per liter of diesel fuel.

Buses

Many Chinese use minibuses that operate on their own schedule. They have a green license plate and cost about 1 USD (2.70 XCD). Payment is made directly to the driver.

Since they don't operate at night or go to work on the beaches of the southeast, they aren't as useful for visitors unless you're heading to or from Basseterre. Opening hours are directly related to the ships that dock at the port. If an arrival is expected at the port, the opening hours extend from 06:00 to 18:00. If there is no ship, then minibuses start working at 07:00 and end at 16:00.

The drivers of such transport are very experienced people - they drive the bus with such ease that you absolutely do not need to worry about safety while driving. Perhaps I can tell you one important detail: ToWhen you approach the stop, repeat to the driver several times exactly where you are going to go. The fact is that there are a lot of passengers, and they all want to get to different parts of the island, therefore, based on the wishes of tourists, drivers create the shortest route for the trip so that each person spends no more than 20 minutes on the road.

When you decide to go back, at the place where you were dropped off, you can find or wait for the exact same minibus to the original departure point.

Taxi

This is the most convenient way to travel around the country. average price around the city - about 5-10 USD, and a tour around the island - 80 USD (216 XCD). It is not customary to take money here to call a car, so you will only pay the amount for the trip.

A taxi car can be recognized by the famous checkered marks on the roof. If you don’t see a single car nearby, then ask a local where you can find one, and they will definitely help you.

Tip: Always check if prices are quoted in dollars or local currency.

Connection

Internet is available in most hotels and cafes. It is provided free of charge.

Cellular communications are very well developed. International telephone code countries: +1-869. Local mobile operators:

CW Caribbean Cellula Cable & Wireless,
Caribbean Cellular,
Wireless Ventures Limited.

Roaming is available for all major Russian operators. But if you are planning a trip to St. Kitts and Nevis for more than a month, then it is worth purchasing a SIM card from a local operator. In all other cases, you can get by with home roaming. Personally, I recommend using the Internet connection at a hotel or cafe, as this option is the most profitable for your stay on the islands.

Interestingly, there are old-style payphones everywhere where you can make an international call. Coins of 0.25 and 1 XCD are accepted here. At the post office, in pharmacies, hotels and tourist centers You can purchase cards in denominations of 10, 20 and 50 XCD.

You can also call from your hotel room, however, the cost of such a call will be 10-15% higher.

Language and communication

The official language in the country is English. Most local residents will easily tell and show you how and where to go, especially since the islands are small and all the attractions are not so far from each other.

There is also the concept of a St. Kitts Creole language, but it has not been recognized as an official language, although it is spoken by about 20,000 people. It is almost impossible and extremely rare to hear on city streets, since it is distributed exclusively in very small villages.

Features of mentality

The mentality is based on colonial British models and is aimed only at close friends and family members. For the local population, maintaining family and home is key, but tourists and new travelers are always welcome here.

In the country, most people value their personal space. Touching is not something people expect from strangers. It is most comfortable for a resident to have about 10 cm of space between him and the person with whom he is talking.

Food and drink

The islands' food speaks to an important part of their culture that is worth learning about when visiting St. Kitts and Nevis.

Food

If you suddenly find that you are very hungry, then the most important problem in this matter will be the choice of dish! Due to the island position of the country, seafood is always easy to catch here. While lobsters are considered a delicacy in many parts of the world, catching them in the waters of St. Kitts is not difficult. You can find this dish on almost every menu of any place: from a chic restaurant to the rustiest beach hut. As an alternative local kitchen offers wide choose local fish. It is worth paying attention to shrimp on a coconut palm leaf, Mahi-Mahi fish and spicy snapper.

Perhaps the best seafood dish that you should definitely try is fish stew. The cod is salted and simmered over low heat with the addition of bananas, coconut and breadfruit. This dish is served with pieces of sweet potato and vegetables.

Also, don't forget to try goat water - National dish, which is made from goat meat stewed in tomato sauce with the addition of green papaya, breadfruit and sometimes rum.

Since the small couple of islands do not have the land to support a large agricultural industry, many products are imported from other islands in the Caribbean. While this makes the country's cuisine somewhat expensive, food imports ensure that you'll find just about anything you want, including West Indian dishes along with St. Kitts and Nevis dishes.

Here you will find places that serve Western Indian dishes along with international ones. Fast food is also common - fried chicken and sandwiches are an option for those looking for a quick and cheap meal. Lunch at casual restaurants and beach grill bars costs around 10 and 25 USD.

Beverages

Non-alcoholic:

coffee and freshly squeezed fruit juices made from local products are ideal pairings for holiday tourists;
if you want to try something special, ask for a glass Fairling in Basseterre and you will be served local fruit punch.

Alcoholic:

rum, as in other countries Caribbean, is best choice for alcoholic drinks. The best rum here is Brinley Shipwreck. If you are a connoisseur of this vibrant drink, then I advise you to visit a rum tour to taste the best varieties and tastes.

national drinks are worth trying Ting(sweet grapefruit drink) and Cane Spirits Rothschild(made from sugar cane).

5 dishes worth trying

Shopping

In any country in the world, I acquired something interesting and memorable, because it is small and bright things that can later remind us what impressions we experienced in this or that place. And I am sure that on the islands you will be able to buy the most unusual souvenirs and make the best purchases!

What you need to know about shopping in this country

A good purchase here will be the products of local craftsmen, including leather goods (goatskin), various baskets and fabrics. Take a look at the Sea Island cottons store, there will definitely be something of interest to you. Store opening hours: Monday to Saturday - 08:00-13:00 and 13:00-16:00. Store information is also available.

If you want to buy souvenirs, it is best to look for them in small shops in squares and streets. If you are looking for something larger or designer clothes, then I advise you to go shopping in shopping centers.

Best cities for shopping

Since St. Kitts is the most popular among tourists, most of the shops and centers are located here.

Shopping center in Basseterre:

Souvenirs and gifts

If you are looking for gifts for your loved ones, you can visit Occasions. Here you will find souvenirs for every taste and color, as well as flowers for every occasion. For small souvenirs prices vary around 5 USD; larger items such as gift sets, flowers and dishes cost up to 50 USD. Visa and Mastercard are accepted for payment here. Store opening hours: from 08:00 to 20:00.

Pirana Joe specializes in clothing as well as collections of whimsical souvenirs featuring the likeness of Piranha Joe. You can buy magnets, T-shirts, hats, cups and much more here. This place is quite popular among tourists, so you can pay here with both cash and bank cards. Prices for most souvenirs are similar to many tourist shops - about 5 USD for small items and 20-25 USD for larger ones.

Several souvenir shops in case you were unable to find suitable gifts in previous places:

Amina Craft Market,
Bay Side Souvenirs,
Caribbean Gifts & Liquors,
I Love St. Kitts,
Tropical World,
Karibhana.

What to bring from this country

Rum

The Caribbean is best known for its stunning beautiful beaches, but also with its rum. Many islands throughout the region distill their own local varieties and St. Kitts and Nevis is no exception. Bring home a bottle of Brinley Gold rum. In addition to the traditional white varieties you'll find throughout the Caribbean, the Brinley family creates rums infused with tropical flavors such as vanilla, coffee, mango and coconut. Tourists are allowed to take home one and a half liters of rum. The approximate price for a bottle of rum of this brand is 30 USD.

Honey

If rum isn't quite what you're looking for, try Nevis honey. Pure and natural, it is made by bees that buzz among wild mango trees.

The special thing about this honey is that it is absolutely pure and is never heated during production. It is also unique because of the wild and tropical flowers found on the island, such as mango trees, Tamarind (Indian date) and Guinea (Tea tree) trees, which produce characteristic nectar and pollen.

Each floral flavored honey is also unique. For example, wild Tamarind honey is darker than the purer honey grown from the flowers of the Guinea tree. Honey is collected once or twice a year, depending on the amount of rainfall.

The price of an average jar is 20 USD, and you can purchase it at any souvenir store.

Vacation with children

I present to your attention the 5 best places to visit and relax in the country with children:

You can find other interesting places to visit with children on this website.

Safety

St. Kitts and especially Nevis are generally safe and welcoming, but there are a few things to know before visiting the islands. More about them later.

Popular types of scams

The most popular types of fraud in the country are:

Petty theft. Try to carry as few bags and packages as possible so as not to attract the attention of petty thieves. Pay special attention to the location of the wallet and the closed bag.
Car hacks. If you are traveling by car, be sure to check that you have closed all the windows and doors.
Sale of pirated products. Do not buy counterfeit or pirated goods. Most often these are discs with various films, games and programs that are prohibited from being copied, much less sold. Many of them may be banned in our country and may be extremist, but you definitely don’t want problems with the law. Such things are most often sold by quiet but annoying guys in small corners near markets and tourist spots. Therefore, try to avoid such places.

5 things you definitely shouldn't do

Walk in poorly lit areas at night.
Leave jewelry and documents in the car and on hotel beaches.
Taking photographs of local residents without prior permission to photograph.
Carry large amounts of cash.
Touching homeless animals on the streets.

5 things you must do in this country

Nearby countries

Sint Maarten

This magnificent place is located in the heart of the Caribbean. Thousands and thousands of tourists fly here every year for the best in the world beach holiday. Nature does not skimp on the variety of beaches, and not only travelers, but also the local population count on vivid impressions.

What a traveler needs: For residents of Russia, it is necessary to apply for a tourist visa at the Embassy or Visa Application Center of the Netherlands. If you already have a multiple visa to the Schengen countries, then entry into the country is possible with this document.

How to get there: The flight from St. Kitts airport will take about 30 minutes and cost 120 USD. The flights are operated by Liat.

Puerto Rico

This country, with its colonial architecture, tropical climate, varied landscapes and traditional cuisine, is taking over everyone every year. big amount hearts of travelers around the world. Walk along the city streets and find colorful houses that seem to be stacked high along the slopes, see how local residents dancing in the parade on weekends and selling all kinds of products along the side streets on weekdays. Despite recent economic difficulties, it still dazzles everyone with its beauty. Find out why this little piece of Earth is worth the trip. Detailed story You can find out about the country in my .

What a traveler needs: For Russians it is necessary to obtain a tourist visa.

How to get there: the cheapest flight from St. Kitts and Nevis to (the capital San Juan) will cost your wallet approximately 220 USD by Seaborne. The flight will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

Money

The official currency in the country is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar, designated XCD. Banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 are used in circulation.

Also, many places accept American dollars, but give change in local currency.

Rate against the dollar: 1 USD = 2.70 XCD.

Exchange and banks

Banks are open from Monday to Thursday - from 08:00 to 21:00 and on Fridays - from 08:00 to 16:00. Each bank provides 24/7 ATM services where you can get cash from Visa or Mastercard cards. I do not recommend withdrawing funds from ATMs that are not located in banks. It is possible to exchange currency at the airport or at a bank branch, as this will be the safest.

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Travel notes, day 24

The state of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis consists of two islands: Saint Kitts and Nevis. The first one looks like a chicken leg, the second one looks like a chicken egg.

Saint Kitts and Nevis are known for selling their citizenship for about 20 years now. Moreover, the distribution of passports with beautiful fish is on a regular basis here. Unlike neighboring Antigua and Barbuda, which requires new citizens to visit their new homeland for at least a week a year, you don’t even have to come to the country to obtain citizenship in St. Kitts and Nevis. You pay the money, and after 6 months they send you a passport by mail. That's it, you are a citizen! Especially for those who receive passports of this dear island state by mail, on the first page of the document there is a map of the world, on which an arrow shows where to look for your homeland.

As in Antigua (you don’t have to say the second word in the name of the country), a passport from St. Kitts (you don’t have to say the second word in the name of the country) gives you the right to travel around Europe, Canada, England and other countries without visas.

Citizenship is given in exchange for investment in the Sugar Industry Diversification Fund. It would be more correct to say: “We are selling you a beautiful passport with fish for $300,000.” But there are romantics in St. Kitts, so they say: “You invest $300,000 in the sugar industry diversification fund, we will use this money to raise the country from its knees, and in gratitude we will give you a passport with wonderful fish!” This doesn’t change the essence, no one will return 300,000.

The second option is to buy real estate, here the entrance starts from 400,000, but for that kind of money there are no real estates for a long time. Therefore, you can buy a share in some villa, or save up several million for a normal house by the sea. Judging by the number of construction projects on the island, there are many people who want to buy citizenship. According to statistics from Henley Estates (www.sknevis.com), most of them are Russian and Chinese.

Unfortunately, no one says how much it costs to renounce this citizenship. You never know. And then suddenly the entrance is a ruble, and the exit is two.

Well, while you are thinking whether you need a passport with fish, I suggest you see what your homeland looks like for $300,000.

01. Looks nice.

02. Left - restless Atlantic Ocean, on the right is the calm Caribbean Sea. On the Atlantic there is a beach where turtles lay their eggs. In a few weeks, the season will begin, and the beach will be cordoned off by police and animal rights activists to ensure no one disturbs the turtles.

03. Local residents.

04. Former volcano.

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06. The island is being actively built up; it feels like every second building is for new citizens.

07. Apparently, money from the sugar industry diversification fund does not reach everyone.

08. On the horizon is your favorite Sint Eustatius.

09. Capital

10. Saint Kitts and Nevis is a former British colony. In the very center of the capital there is a clock that the locals call Big Ben. The clock has long stopped, just like time here.

11. Although we recently celebrated 30 years of independence. In honor of the holiday, the fountain in the central park was restored and painted. 3 beautiful nymphs became blacks after restoration. I wonder if this is banter, or if the locals have always seen black women in these sculptures?

12. Nothing has changed in the capital for 30 years.

13. Aborigines carefully preserve the colonial legacy.

14. Here is a telephone booth. The glass was stolen, the telephone has not been working for a long time, but the booth is regularly painted in the signature red color.

15. The streets are very clean.

16. In general, locals are very neat. Everyone parks correctly, no one throws trash on the street.

17. Look how charming people live here.

18. Previously, the narrow-gauge railway served sugar cane and cotton plantations, now the train carries tourists around the island.

19. The ship brought baby dolls.

20. No, look how clean it is!

21. Mother

22. Roads

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25. Everyone runs around in St. Kitts. You’re driving in the morning, and there are herds of runners along the side of the road.

26. Volcano.

27. Monkeys sit in trees along the roads.

28. Soon everything here will be built up with villas.

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30. It has already been built up here. All this is real estate in exchange for citizenship.

31. The second island, Nevis, takes 10 minutes by boat. Once a year there is a swim between the islands.

32. Beaches on Nevis

33. There is also a volcano here.

34. Houses

35. One of the construction sites. There will be a hotel here soon.

36. This house can be bought for 600,000.

37. More precisely, this is not a house, but a hotel room. There is one bedroom inside.

38. Swimming pool on the terrace.

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40. Outdoor amenities. They say that the Chinese really like these houses.

41. The most interesting thing is that, having bought this house, you will not be able to live in it. Since it is part of the hotel, the hotel will rent it out and share the proceeds with you. Theoretically, you will return your investment in 10-20 years. You can only live for free for a little more than a month a year. But 5 years after receiving citizenship, you can sell the house to the next lover of passports with fish.

42. There will be villas here. The site is worth $2 million.

43. Here’s a house like this, 500 square meters, costs $4,500,000 with a plot. They buy it in parts, usually 10 owners. Further, each owner has 5 weeks a year when he can dispose of the house (live or rent it out). All 10 receive citizenship.

44. Saint Kitts are somewhat similar to Russians. Christmas has already passed 3 weeks ago, and the whole city is decorated with cotton wool and penguins.

45. Apparently, here the decorations are not taken down until spring, just like we don’t throw away the Christmas tree.

46. Local police officers have the same facial expressions as most of their Russian colleagues. “Is there anything? What if I find it?”

47. Kids

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49. Reservation for tourists

50. The tree grew through the fence.

51. By the way, Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest state in the Western Hemisphere both in terms of area and population.

Entire trip:
Day 1: San Francisco, USA
Day 2: Carmel Valley, USA
Day 3: Apple, Facebook, Google, USA
Day 4: 17 Mile Road, Sunset in SF, USA
Day 5:

The Leeward Coast of St Christopher offers excellent seaside holidays. The best beaches in this area are the entire coast of South Frigate Bay (a good tourist infrastructure has been created here), the coast of North Frigate Bay and South Frigate Bay, White House Bay (site of the First Maritime Archaeological Project of St. Kitts), Major Bay, Banana Bay, Cockleshell Bay, Pump Bay and Belle Tete. The beaches on the Caribbean coast are densely lined with small shops, guesthouses and casinos, this is a great place for hiking, snorkeling or just for sunbathing.

The Atlantic coast is somewhat poorer, but here you can find excellent places for " wild holiday" - Bundy Bay, Grange Bay, Hermitage Bay and Half Moon Bay. The salty reservoirs of Great Salt Pound, Great Heads Pound and Half Moon Pound lie just a few kilometers from the capital, but attract people to their shores numerous plovers, plovers, curlews and other migratory birds.A little further south, next to the old sugar mill, lies Turtle Beach ("Turtle Beach"), which has an excellent beach, center aquatic species sports and a beautiful panorama of Nevis.

The beaches of Nevis are a little more modest than those of its northern neighbor, but are also good for seaside recreation. "King" local beaches Sandy Pinney Beach lies just a few kilometers north of Charlestown. This is a long strip of soft golden sand, surrounded almost the entire length of the beach by tall coconut palms, there is constantly good weather and just a lot of wonderful places for walking or doing nothing. Further north are the excellent shores of Cades Bay, Black Sand Beach, Wali and overlooking atlantic coast Nisbet Beach is where most of the island's water sports centers are located. And from Hurricane Hill, at the base of which stretches the northernmost beach on the island, an excellent panorama of St. Christopher and Barbuda opens.

Like its northern neighbor, the Atlantic coast of Nevis is much less developed, and therefore attracts only amateurs extreme species recreation. Atlantic waters eastern shores The islands are much more stormy, the reefs are less massive, and therefore many of the shores are under the constant influence of ocean waves, and currents pass in close proximity to the shores, so there is really nothing for an untrained swimmer to do here. But surfers and windsurfers will find a lot interesting places in the areas of Long Haut Bay, Hicks Cove, Eden Brown Bay, Huggins Bay and White Bay.

All beaches in the country are publicly accessible and open to the public, but a number of hotels and private complexes have the right to allow only guests onto their territory and the beach.