| Less than 20 years ago, the picturesque | | | | dolphin encounters. |
| southeastern peninsula of St. Kitts was accessible | | | | Though most of the activity along the Simmonds |
| only by boat. Though the island is small, no | | | | Highway takes place on the beaches, there is |
| passable roads existed for locals and tourists to | | | | plenty to see before the end of the road. The |
| visit the undeveloped beaches of the Atlantic | | | | road begins at Frigate Bay on the western half of |
| coast. In 1989, however, its completed work on a | | | | the island and winds its way through many of St. |
| remarkable roadway that would connect the | | | | Kitts' best sightseeing spots. Much of this scenery |
| corners of the island and offer visitors a scenic | | | | at the island's interior was generated by volcanic |
| route to tour the Caribbean landscape. Known | | | | activity. Along the Simmonds Highway, you will |
| officially as the Dr. Kennedy Simmonds Highway - | | | | pass one of the most picturesque volcanic sites |
| named for the island's first prime minister - this | | | | on the island - the Great Salt Pond. Known for its |
| road remains one of the most important | | | | sparkling pink color, this water-filled volcanic crater |
| developments in the island's history and great | | | | is one of the most photographed sites along the |
| way to see everything St. Kitts has to offer. | | | | highway. |
| If you are like most of the Caribbean's visitors, | | | | As you progress down the 6 ¼ mile |
| you will probably want to spend a good part of | | | | highway, you will probably notice the coastal |
| your vacation on the beach, admiring the weather | | | | terrain becoming rockier. Exposed to the winds |
| and the scenery. On St. Kitts, some of the best | | | | and waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the |
| beaches are located along the narrow | | | | southeastern portion of the island will greet all |
| southeastern peninsula accessible by the | | | | visitors with an incredible scenic contrast to the |
| Simmonds Highway. While the beaches in this area | | | | calm beaches just a few miles to the northwest. |
| are typically not as wide as those near the island's | | | | After passing through the grassy, rolling hills near |
| capital city, Basseterre, most are known for their | | | | the beginning of the highway, rocky cliffs and |
| powdery sand and excellent views. One of the | | | | lagoons will come into view. Amongst the |
| most popular beaches on the island's southern | | | | windswept coves you can find one of the locals' |
| shore is Friar's Bay, site of some exciting new | | | | favorite hangouts - Turtle Beach. As grazing cattle |
| developments. Locals and knowledgeable tourists | | | | and goats find their way to the tiny beach, locals |
| will also recommend the beaches at Sand Bank | | | | enjoy fresh seafood at the one of the most |
| Bay, Cockleshell Bay and Banana Bay. | | | | charming restaurants on the island. Of course, |
| After the Simmonds Highway began providing | | | | visitors are always welcome to join in on the food |
| access to the southernmost part of the islands | | | | and fun. |
| for locals and tourists alike, several developments | | | | Though taxis and some tour buses cruise along |
| started taking shape. One of the most ambitious | | | | the Simmonds Highway, the best way to see the |
| projects is the sprawling Whitegate Development | | | | sites is renting a car. At your hotel or resort, you |
| Project. While parts of the complex are still in the | | | | will be able to find information on daily car rentals |
| planning stage, the Whitegate Development | | | | and your concierge may be able to reserve a |
| Project will include the Beaumont Park Racetrack | | | | vehicle for you. As there is plenty to see in just |
| and the luxury area known as Kittian Heights. | | | | over six miles, you may also want to ask your |
| Located at Dieppe Bay, this project will | | | | concierge for tips on the best way to see the |
| incorporate several new restaurants, shops and | | | | southeastern peninsula. |
| tourist opportunities in the coming years. The | | | | If you want to see all the natural diversity that |
| most exciting project for families will be the | | | | St. Kitts has to offer, take a ride down the |
| four-acre theme park known as Marine World. | | | | Simmonds Highway. With white sand beaches, |
| Situated on the shore at South Friar's Bay, Marine | | | | rolling hills and windswept cliffs in just over six |
| World will allow families to view local marine life in | | | | miles, you might not find a more scenic road |
| state-of-the-art aquariums and participate in | | | | anywhere in the Caribbean. |