Caribbean Cruises You Need To See

Hey Tourist! The Caribbean is the sweet spot of the Americas when it comes to tourism, with a natural beauty impossible to find anywhere else. The sheer contrast between white sand and the astonishingly blue sea is the first thing that will take your breath away, though this is just the beginning. Not only is the Caribbean graced by splendid climate and scenic views, but it is also the oldest part of the Americas. With this comes a diversity of cuisines and architectures hard to find on the mainland. But then, the Caribbean is no secret, and everybody knows about Kingston or Nassau. With this in mind, however, here are a few of the best destinations you might not have heard of before.

Basseterre, St Kitts

Basseterre means "lower ground" in French, and is the capital of St. Kitts. Some its charm comes from its modernization, which allows the little town of thirteen thousand to 'punch above its weight' against larger destinations. Much of Basseterre's considerable charm comes from the homey, slightly-weathered character that called for modernization in the first place, such as the old paint flaking off rows of lovely Georgian homes and businesses. The town square is known as The Circus, and is named after London's Piccadilly Circus. With its water fountain and green clock tower, The Circus has a purely Caribbean splendor appropriate for an island so blessed with rainforests. The Circus is a fine road transport hub for all St. Kitts inland destinations, just as Port Zante is a fine marine transport hub into St. Kitts itself. The south-east peninsula or Frigate Bay can be reached by taxi, and public buses will get visitors to Molyneux or Saddler's to the East, St. Peter's to the North, and West to Capesterre.

Continue reading to learn about a little known royal destination.