Miami, San Juan, St. Kitts, Charlotte amalie,

Part of the Windward Island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the busy port of Bassterre eases along a sheltered bay surrounded by green hills and mountains, in a setting that's all Caribbean. Highlights of the town include Independence Square, the old section of town; the Circus, a main shopping district; and St. George's Anglican Church, built and rebuilt in the 300 years since its initial construction. The British and the French played keep-away with the island of St. Kitts in the 17th and 18th centuries, with the British ultimately controlling the island, its capital, Basseterre, and Fort Brimstone, the "Gibraltar of the West Indies", located on Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site of historical, cultural and architectural significance.

St. Thomas's coastline is an endless succession of sandy crescents and protected coves. Start your tour from the main town, Charlotte Amalie and then hit the beaches: Magen's Bay, just on the other side of the island from the main town, Hull Bay, ideal for surfing in winter, Brewer's Bay, for idyllic sunsets or Coki Beach for snorkeling. The highest viewpoint can be reached by aerial tram and it’s called Paradise Point, from which you can get a great view of Charlotte Amalie. For duty-free shopping, there are dozens of stores downtown, ranging from the upscale Yacht Haven Grande to the eclectic Vendor's Plaza, an outdoor marketplace next to Fort Christian and the Legislature building, just at the edge of downtown Charlotte Amalie.