FAVES IN St. Kitts

Brush Strokes

Forget taking photographs: a do-it-yourself painting is a far more personal memento. Under the guidance of Sasha, The Artist, painting becomes a social experience with inspiration guaranteed by frequent sips of wine. Sasha Herbert is the ‘artrepreneur’ behind this fun initiative that allows participants to create their own masterpiece while simultaneously supporting Sasha’s after-school programme that exposes local kids to technical art skills, allowing them to nurture and explore their individual creative identities. sashatheartiststudio.com

Take A Hike

If you really want to get to grips with Caribbean cuisine, why not book the Cook Like A Local experience. Talented chefs will demonstrate how uniquely regional dishes came about through the blending of Old and New World techniques and ingredients. Watch as they rustle up such favourites as jerk chicken, creole steamed fish and that everyday staple, rice and peas... then grab a fork, and dig in. kantours.com

Long before the British and French set up colonies on St. Kitts, the island was inhabited by indigenous Amerindians. The only trace of these people today are the petroglyphs that they carved into rocks. Discover them on a tour into a scenic, natural ravine; then head up the river to walk among the Central Reserve Rainforest’s giant trees, looking out for tropical flowers being pollinated by hummingbirds, as well as cheeky (but invasive) mongooses and monkeys. gregsafaris.com