Basseterre uncovered - insider tips
Whatever you want from your holidays in Basseterre, lowcostholidays.com has some great insider tips to get you the most out of your holiday.
When is the best time to go?
High season for Basseterre holidays is December through to February, and you’ll be able to enjoy the legendary Carnival. If you want a quieter, cheaper holiday your best bet is visit from June to August, though you will be staying during hurricane season!
Spectacular nights out
If you take your holidays to Basseterre over the Christmas and New Year period, it’s a nonstop party! Carnival begins on Christmas Eve and the celebrations continue well into January – not for the faint hearted or weak livered!
Hidden Gems
Sprat Nets is an incredible restaurant a little off the beaten track serving simple, delicious Caribbean food. It comes well recommended from locals and tourists alike!
How’s the Shopping?
There are some great markets in Basseterre including the Amina Craft Market and the Public Market, great for the hagglers out there!
There’s also the Pelican Shopping Mall where you can still grab bargains of more standard fare.
Where Can I Get A Burger?
There are a host of great restaurants, many with friendly staff and owners. Ciao serves up simple and tasty Italian food, while Serendipity provides more traditional Caribbean fare. Most restaurants in the city have very reasonable prices, and there are fast food stands available.
Get in with the locals
Here are a few pointers for blending in on your Basseterre holidays;
Can I drink the water?
Tap water is generally safe to drink, but you may want to drink bottled water to be on the safe side.
What’s the 999 number?
In an emergency, call 911.
Shall I pack sun cream/anorak?
If you’re visiting from June to November, hurricane season, you’ll need both! Any other time of year, sun cream is highly advised unless you intend to disguise yourself as a tomato.
How do I get around?
Taxis are incredibly cheap and are a pretty safe way to get around.
Shall I learn the local lingo?
The official language of St Kitts and Nevis is English, so no!
Do I need to tip?
10-20% depending on service is the norm.