What's New!
From French fine dining to a geothermal-powered hotel, we highlight the best of St. Kitts and Nevis’ newest openings and experiences BY SARAH FREEMAN
A CLEAN CONSCIENCE
5-star Sunset Reef has more than a few reasons to celebrate in 2024. In addition to being recognized for having the Caribbean’s first Sustainable Energy Storage System, the
Palmetto Point hotel was named Sustainable Hotel of TheYear 2024 by Caribbean Journal.
Operating on 100% green energy, the property’s solargeothermal system powers everything from its infinity pooland mineralized hot spa to the suites’ air conditioning. The hotel is also entirely plastic-free, landscaped with climateresilient
native plants and serves guests triple-filtered
reverse osmosis water.
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FRENCH FARE FLAIR
In just six short months, L’Escale has
brought some ouh là là to Nevis. The former
Gin Trap is now a wine bar and bistro turning
out classics like Fresh Mussels in White
Wine and Parsley Garlic and Coq au Vin.
Make an early reservation on the patio for
sunset views and be sure to pair L’Escale’s
exceptional cheese boards with a fine
French vintage.
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Blooms & Breakfast Frigate Bay’s famous ‘Strip’ – a collection of beach bars spanning the length of South Frigate Bay – now has a strip mall to match. Atlantic View Plaza is already open for business with florist Dreamy St. Kitts and Amory Bakery – our go-to for fresh juices and artisanal bread. More outlets are slated to open in the coming months. Located at Frigate Bay’s first roundabout heading south.
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BREW-TIFUL BLENDING
Local herbalist and nutritional therapist Davina Baptiste hosts tea parties with a twist. Her allnatural homemade teas – like loose-leaf lemongrass-basil-hibiscus Kittitian Delight – are a balm for the symptoms of reproductive conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. You can taste and create your own balancing brews as part of her bespoke Blend Your Bliss experience, hosted at a location of your choosing. Highlights include learning about bush tea traditions and a take-home tote filled with tea-tastic goodies! www.blissfullybalancedtea.com
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COCKTAILS AND TAPAS WITH A VIEW
Elevated dining now meets elevated drinking at Spice Mill, thanks to the Southeast Peninsula restaurant’s sweeping new rooftop terrace overlooking Nevis. World-class mixologist Bob Vugs puts a creative island spin on classic cocktails like the Kittitian’s Espresso, a heady blend of homemade brew coffee and HiBiscus Coconut Rum from Spice Mill’s onsite micro-distillery. Pair with small bites like Conch Fritters with caper aioli and Chicken Dumplings with ponzu sauce. www.spicemillrestaurant.com
TAKING FLIGHT
A long-time favorite haunt for homeware shoppers, the rebranded Indigo Egret
Gallery and Boutique is now a destination for fashion and art lovers too. Riviere House, Government Road, Charlestown.
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MAKING A SPLASH
St. Kitts’ shiny new sea bridge ferries
visitors between Majors Bay (St. Kitts) and
Long Point (Nevis) in 40 fleeting minutes.
Making its maiden voyage in May 2024, the
Grecian-built crimson vessel holds up to
200 passengers and 35 cars with four daily
departures.
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