The Caribbean is an eternal winter-sun favourite but for those seeking more than just a beach break, St. Kitts is the perfect choice. 

The island boasts rainforest adventures, immersive rum-tasting tours, a rich cultural heritage, and a vibrant culinary scene. Plus, it's easily accessible from the UK with British Airways offering twice-weekly flights from London Gatwick.

This winter, St. Kitts’ Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort at Kittitian Hill will unveil its deluxe, new spa. Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort at Kittitian Hill (formerly Belle Mont Farm) was rebranded in early 2024 and has undergone renovations and upgrades this year. 

The new spa will be called Mangifera Wellbeing Spa at Kittitian Hill and is slated to open in December 2024. Two new dining experiences will also be unveiled in time for winter sun-seekers.  

After a period of soft opening, the hottest new restaurant in St. Kitts, Orchid Bay Beach House, will officially open its doors in November 2024, offering sweeping views of the sea at sunset and family style authentic Italian cuisine. Meanwhile, on the south of the island, the lively Spice Mill restaurant, with its prime position on Cockleshell Beach, one of the island’s best beaches, will unveil a dramatic, new roof terrace this winter. 

The additional 2,500sq ft of rooftop space will comprise a grass thatched roof area with a cocktail bar, at one end, and an open-air terrace at the other. Diners will soak up breathtaking views of neighbouring Nevis, accessible from every table, whilst sipping cocktails at sunset. 

The bar will serve speciality cocktails featuring owner, Roger Brisbane’s, signature Hibiscus Spirits, which are created by infusing handpicked and locally grown Roselle Hibiscus calyx, known as sorrel, to flavour the rum and create a natural red colour. In addition, the rooftop bar will serve a full range of spirits, beer and wine alongside small plates and tapas-style cuisine. 

The new space will play host to live music and local DJs Thursday to Sunday. Visitors over the festive season will be able to soak up the atmosphere of the St. Kitts-Nevis National Carnival, otherwise known as “Sugar Mas”.  

Unlike most Caribbean carnivals which take place in the summer months, Sugar Mas takes place from mid-December until early January (13 December 2024 – 2 January 2025) and is the only Caribbean carnival that incorporates Christmas festivities into the celebrations. It is a colourful and joyful celebration of the heritage and culture of the island, mixed with the spirit of Christmas.

The name Sugar Mas is derived from the island’s nickname, “Sugar City”, which stems from St. Kitts’ history in sugar production. Up until 2005, St. Kitts produced some of the best quality Muscovado sugar on the market. Authentic to its core, Sugar Mas is really unmatched in terms of vibe and energy.

The National Carnival kicks it all off with a vibrant calypso show and the party keeps rolling from there with a series of fetes featuring waterworks, powder-filled revelry, live music, colourful costumes, moko jumbies, masqueraders and more. From calypso and soca monarch competitions, pageants, Panorama, J’ouvert (starting at daybreak), a New Year’s Day parade, Last Lap and more, Sugar Mas is really the perfect synergy between tradition and new school. UK holidaymakers looking to swap the winter chill of home for the balmy beaches and enticing rainforest of St. Kitts can book a winter-sun getaway with a range of UK tour operators: 

  • British Airways Holidays(0344 493 0120/ https://www.britishairways.com/st-kitts-and-nevis) has a seven-night holiday to St. Kitts, staying at Timothy Beach Resort, from £879pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 March - 31 March 2025.  Price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and room-only accommodation. Book by 18 October 2024*. Positioned on a golden sand beach in the heart of Frigate Bay, the intimate, 55-room Timothy Beach Resort offers a private freshwater swimming pool with views of the Caribbean Sea and is located a stone’s throw from St. Kitts’ best beach bars and restaurants along “The Strip”, where the locals like to dine and “lime”.  The resort offers exceptional value and has a restaurant (“The Bistro”) and beach bar (“The Dock Beach Club”).
  • Caribtours (020 7751 0660 / www.caribtours.co.uk) has a seven-night holiday to St. Kitts staying at the luxury Park Hyatt St. Kittsin a King Bed Room including breakfast from £2,835pp, departing 25 January 2025. Price includes return, economy flights with British Airways from London Gatwick and transfers. The beachfront, 5-star Park Hyatt St. Kitts is laid back luxury at its finest. With spacious, well-appointed suites – many featuring a private sundeck and infinity-edge plunge pools – plus a deliciously serene spa and an unparalleled food scene, this hotel ticks all the boxes. The majestic grounds feature two swimming pools, private cabanas and kid-friendly activities. Guests can choose from a wide variety of activities and experiences or simply lounge on the beach and float in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. The resort offers a Starlight Dining experience which is an intimate candlelit dinner enjoyed al fresco on the shores of Banana Bay, which boasts jaw-dropping views of Nevis Peak.
  • Turquoise Holidays(01494 678 400 / www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk) has a seven-night holiday to St. Kitts, staying at Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort at Kittitian Hill from £2,999 per person in November 2024 and £3,799 per person in Jan/Feb 2025.  Prices include return flights with British Airways from London Gatwick, transfers and room-only accommodation in a luxury cottage.  Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort at Kittitian Hill sits at 1,000 feet atop the 400-acre Kittitian Hill development in the heart of the rainforest. Its personal style of service, splendid West Indian inspired cottages, and villas with private infinity-edge pools, together with its expansive, stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, "Flavours of St. Kitts” dining concept, which showcases the bounties of the island's farms and shores, make it the perfect choice for visitors who seek to enjoy a truly singular, upscale, Caribbean and world class experience.
  • British Airways Holidays(0344 493 0120/ https://www.britishairways.com/st-kitts-and-nevis) has a seven night holiday to St. Kitts, staying at the St Kitts Marriott Resort,  from £1059pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 November - 30 November 2024. Price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and room-only accommodation Book by 18 October 2024.*  A beachfront resort on the Atlantic side of the island, with coral-shaded buildings sprawled amongst palm trees, pools and perfectly manicured gardens, St. Kitts Marriott offers a range of onsite facilities, including restaurants, bars, a spa and three swimming pools.  A well-kept expanse of beach, with a protected swimming area, is directly accessible from the hotel for guests who want to take a beachside stroll or a dip in the Atlantic Ocean.  The location is perfect for visiting the bars and restaurants of Frigate Bay. 
  • British Airways Holidays(0344 493 0120/ https://www.britishairways.com/st-kitts-and-nevis) has a seven night holiday to St. Kitts, staying the Sugar Bay Club Suites & Hotel from £959pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 November - 30 November 2024.  Price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and room-only accommodation. Book by 18 October 2024*. Nestled on the quiet side of Frigate Bay, Sugar Bay Club is an 89-room and suite hotel set amidst five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the Atlantic Ocean.  The resort offers simple but comfortable accommodation within an easy stroll of a range of great restaurants.  Guests can enjoy a swim in a choice of two swimming pools, and the friendly front office staff are always on hand to assist with island tours, catamaran cruises, dinner reservations, and many more experiences to make for a memorable holiday. 

Prices are subject to change and availability and are correct at time of publication.

*Packages with a later book by date are available. Please get in touch for bespoke British Airways Holidays packages.