Beautiful Designs - LOCAL CRAFTS
AUTHENTIC KITTITIAN SHOPPING
Shopping in St. Kitts will exceed expectations with a host of locally made crafts to purchase as a special gift for your home or loved ones. Shop for popular batik prints, locally designed clothing, unique Kittitian art and beautiful island gifts sold at the many boutiques and craft shops that line the streets of Basseterre.
ARTISANAL ARTS AND CRAFTS, BATIK PRINTS AND MORE
A stroll through the Amino craft market at Port Zante provides a first glimpse of some of the island’s artisans at work. Browse an eclectic mix of hand-crafted pottery, accessories, painting, natural homemade soups or oils, souvenirs and leather goods. Shopping in St. Kitts is not complete without a visit to Caribelle Batik where you can pick up a variety of Batik apparel and décor, all hand-painted by a local artist. Art lovers can visit Rose Cameron Art Gallery on North Independence Square and DALE Original Art & Style gallery that carries fine art, sculpture, jewelry and glassworks from several artists who are members of its local art collective, iFlamboyant.
Whether you pick up a unique piece from the Craft House, indulge in luxury shopping at Christopher Harbour, Pelican Mall or TDC Mall or hit the duty free shops at the Circus, shopping St. Kitts is a must-do. And don’t leave without purchasing a “a bite of Sugar city” guava cheese, tamarind balls, coconut fudge and of course one of our many flavours of local rum.
Casino & Gaming – Try Your Luck!
Ramping up the excitement for those who enjoy games of chance, the resort offers the 35,000 square-foot Royal Beach Casino – one of the largest and most luxurious in the Caribbean. Win big, then dance the night away in the nightclub!
Royal Beach Casino
The Royal Beach Casino is located at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort in Frigate Bay. One of the Caribbean’s largest and most luxurious casinos, this 35,000-square-foot hall boasts more than 100 thrilling casino games, table games, mini games and a variety of live-feed Bingo games, all for free. The casino participates in the super high-roller World Poker Tour.
Mapau Casino
MaPau Casino, part of the Porte Zante Commercial District in the capital of Basseterre, features more than 100 slot machines and electronic tables of Blackjack and Roulette. You’ll also have a plethora of dining options and the thrill of exciting bingo games on Fridays.
Food & Drink – Savor fresh ISLAND FLAVOR
ST. KITTS RESTAURANTS
On St. Kitts, our rich culinary culture fuses Caribbean island ingenuity with Old World traditions. Passionate chefs create cuisine that shines with fresh-off-the-boat seafood and island-grown produce while restaurateurs dream up evermore magical settings to enjoy it all. Whether you’re tucked within the historic stone walls of an old sugar plantation, sitting at a windswept picnic table on the sand, or dining at the signature restaurant of one of our 5 star hotels, you’ll revel in a uniquely Kittitian experience – a love of good food enjoyed with great friends.
THE STRIP
Over the past few years, The Strip has become the undisputed number one hot-spot on the island. The Monkey Bar, with its open-air dance floor, brought the first wave of party lovers in the early ‘90s, and has since grown to include a fine restaurant, is located towards the eastern end of The Strip. Opening daily at 10:00 am, enjoy lunch at the restaurant, or come back for a dance under the stars to a variety of local music on Sunday and Friday nights.
As this area of Frigate Bay developed, The Strip has become a true phenomenon. Today, there are plenty of places to choose from along The Strip, each with its own mix of music, dance, food, drink and beautiful people.
The Dock, situated at the extreme eastern end, is the newest hot spot on Sunday evenings, this bar is a part of the Timothy Beach Resort. As the name suggests, it includes a pier at which small craft can dock and it offers WiFi service allowing their passengers to stop in for a quick meal, a few drinks and a spectacular view of the sunset. This facility provides an atmosphere that is somewhat contrasting to the more casual ambiance that is characteristic of most of The Strip.
Just a few short steps from the Dock is one of the best-known spots, Mr. X’s Shiggidy Shack. Here, “limers” can enjoy a roaring bonfire, a live band, DJ music, karaoke or even a fire-eating show, depending on the night.
Shiggidy Shack is also an excellent place to sample our great Kittitian cuisine in a true traditional island setting. It opens at 10:00 am.
As one continues west along The Strip, the lively Vibes Bar is impossible to miss. This spot is open for breakfast at 7:00 am and also serves lunch and a light dinner. There is DJ music evenings, Monday through Friday, and live music on some evenings nights. Visitors can view their favorite games on the large screen TV while they enjoy the ambiance and sip to their selected concoction from one of the largest bars on the island.
Other stops along The Strip include Mexican restaurant and home cooking at Cathy’s and Patsy’s both of which normal for their tasty seafood meals. Patsy’s has “mike night” (karaoke) on Thursdays, in addition to nightly DJ music mostly on weekends. And let us not forget Boozies, a great place to take in our island ambiance as its name implies, enjoy your favorite Booze. Boozies is also known for its cuisine.
Another popular spot on The Strip is Buddies Bar & Grill. Buddies offer DJ music on weekends and a live band on special occasions. It is located at the western end of the strip, diagonally across the road from Inon’s Bar. It opens at 9:00 am.
As you’ll see, South Frigate Bay is much more than a lovely beach for daytime sunbathing and other pleasures. After you watch that sun go down, stick around and watch as The Strip transforms into a vibrant and exciting hot-spot that keeps the heat on until the wee hours of the morning.
