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Shopping in St. Kitts
Save some stamina for off-resort shopping at the Caribelle Batik Factory, where local artisans demonstrate how they make the stunning fabrics you can buy there. You'll see a kaleidoscope of intense fuschias, bold oranges, dazzling emeralds and deep indigos in clothes that are pre-shrunk, in colours that won't fade. Check out the pretty sundresses, cute tanks and Ts, vibrantly coloured pillow casings and children's clothing; here, you're sure to find impressive and unique souvenirs for just about everyone on your list.
in the heart of Basseterre, the island's bustling capital city. In a busy intersection called the Circus, several restaurants with open patios are perched above quaint shops where you can buy unique island wares. Check out artisan-crafted glass ornaments, candy dishes and jewelry at Glass Island and find flirty dresses and sparkling handbags at Island Hopper.
When you've worked up an appetite, stop for some chili shrimps and a cold Carib beer at Ballahoo Restaurant in the heart of Basseterre, the island's bustling capital city. In a busy intersection called the Circus, several restaurants with open patios are perched above quaint shops where you can buy unique island wares. Check out artisan-crafted glass ornaments, candy dishes and jewelry at Glass Island and find flirty dresses and sparkling handbags at Island Hopper.
ATVing in the rainforest
When you tire of hunting down great finds in Basseterre's best shops, pack away your retail treasures and move your group to an off-roading adventure. Sign up with St. Kitts Quad Bike Tour for a guided tour through the rainforest on an ATV where you and your girls can splash through puddles, zoom over ruts and coast on tree-canopied trials.
Take a break -- and some scenic photos -- at Lambert's Estate, an 18th-century old sugar mill surrounded by sugar cane fields. There's a majestic mountain view on one side and a stunning vista of the Caribbean Sea on the other.
This tour offers a fun adventure in gorgeous surroundings; it's an experience you won't soon forget.
