Less than 20 years ago, the picturesque southeastern peninsula of St. Kitts was accessible only by boat. Though the island is small, no passable roads existed for locals and tourists to visit the undeveloped beaches of the Atlantic coast. In 1989, however, St. Kitts completed work on a remarkable roadway that would connect the corners of the island and offer visitors a scenic route to tour the Caribbean landscape. Known officially as the Dr. Kennedy Simmonds Highway named for the islands first prime minister this road remains one of the most important developments in the islands history and great way to see everything St. Kitts has to offer.
If you are like most of the Caribbeans visitors, you will probably want to spend a good part of your vacation on the beach, admiring the weather and the scenery. On St. Kitts, some of the best beaches are located along the narrow southeastern peninsula accessible by the Simmonds Highway. While the beaches in this area are typically not as wide as those near the islands capital city, Basseterre, most are known for their powdery sand and excellent views. One of the most popular beaches on the islands southern shore is Friars Bay,...