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Basseterre, St.Kitts (March 14th 2016):-The accolades keep rolling in for the Federation of St.Kitts-Nevis. The latest comes from Readers Digest in a MSN Online publication which lists the 10 Sexiest Places on the Planet. Click for Article

St.Kitts joined Cuba as the  only Two Caribbean destinations listed.

The Top Places are :

• IPANEMA, BRAZIL
• HAVANA, CUBA
• SAINT-TROPEZ, FRANCE
• MARRAKESH, MOROCCO
• BERLIN, GERMANY
• COOK ISLANDS, THE SOUTH PACIFIC
• KITTS, THE CARIBBEAN
• VENICE, ITALY
• MONTREAL, CANADA

In describing St.Kitts the publication stated “Jamaica isn’t the only island nation in the Caribbean catering to passion seekers. St. Kitts offers 13 pristine sandy beaches, breathtaking ocean vistas and a sizzling, laid back feel that oozes sex appeal. Travellers seeking an amorous escape will be tantalized by private catamaran cruises, and the seductive energy of the bars and restaurants along The Strip. And when you crave more intimate moments between you and your partner, dive into the deep at one of St. Kitts’ unspoiled dive sites featuring a kaleidoscope of shimmering coral reefs and brightly hued fish.”

This latest accolade is the most recent of a long string that the Federation has received over the last 12 months. Over the last 12 months St. Kitts along with sister island Nevis was listed at #6 on a list of the Best Islands in the World, #6 on a list of the Best Caribbean Vacations, and #4 on a list of the Best Beach Honeymoon Destinations in the World. The federation is also listed #3 on a list of Best Caribbean Honeymoons, and #10 on a list of the Best Affordable Caribbean Destinations by US News & World Report.  It is also ranked at #7 among the Hottest Places to Travel this Winter by CNN Money based on bookings received by Virtuoso, #8 on a list of the Top 10 Best Islands for a Holiday by Places To See In Your Lifetime, #14 on a list of the 50 Travel Destinations That Will Be Huge In The Next 10 Years as well as #8 on a list of the 25 Best Caribbean Islands by Business Insider, one of the Top 12 Best Caribbean Vacations on FlipKey.com, the vacation rental company of leading travel website, TripAdvisor®.  In 2016, St. Kitts has been ranked #15 of The Top 21 Destinations for 2016 by Robb Report and one of the Ones to Watch in 2016 by Travel Weekly. St. Kitts & Nevis have been named #13 on a list of the most popular Caribbean islands among the very rich by Bloomberg Business online, one of the Top 15 Emerging Travel Hotspots for 2015 by The Huffington Post and has been ranked by The New York Times at #34 of the 52 Places to Go in 2015.

“It is gratifying to see our hard work pay off through the recognition of our tourism product by yet another prestigious publication this year,” said the Hon. Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, International Trade, Industry and Commerce. “We will continue to develop the tourism sector in a strategic, careful manner to ensure ongoing growth as a desirable destination for visitors.”

Intoxicating natural beauty, sunny skies, warm waters, and white sandy beaches combine to make St. Kitts-Nevis one of the most seductive spots in the Caribbean.  Located in the northern Leeward Islands, it offers a diverse tourism product developed from the destination’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and rich history.  The islands’ stunning variety of tourism attractions include hiking through the tropical rainforest, riding the scenic railway that connects the island’s former sugar plantations, visiting the Caribelle Batik factory, and touring Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, the only man-made UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Caribbean. Among the more traditional vacation pastimes available are watersports, golf, shopping, tennis, dining, gaming at St. Kitts’ exclusive casino or simply relaxing on a sandy beach.  Accommodations range from intimate plantation inns to larger hotels and resorts like the world renowned Four Season’s on Nevis .