Basseterre, St Kitts
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Language: English
Time Zone: GMT -4
Port location: Port Zante, 1¼ mls from the town centre.
Transport: Taxis wait in Basseterre whilst minibuses transport passengers to the beaches.
Description: A picturesque town that retains much of its French and British influence, overlooked by the Brimstone Hill Fortress.
Sightseeing and excursions: Island tour including, The Circus, St George’s Church, Craft House, Brimstone Hill Fortress, Black Rocks, Romney Manor and Mount Liamuiga; boat or catamaran trip to Nevis.
Beaches: There are two excellent beaches which may be reached by minibus.
Shopping: Carvings, batiks, wall hangings and local philatelic collections.
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