St. Kitts And Nevis key facts
Airport
St Kitts is just over 3 km (2 miles) from Basseterre. Newcastle Airfield is 11 km (7 miles) from Charlestown on Nevis.
Climate
Basically, balmy. Temperatures range from lows of 59deg. F (15deg. C) at higher altitudes to highs of 86deg. F (30deg. C), which means the average is a heavenly 73deg. F (23deg. C). Not too cold to swim yet not so hot that you broil.
Credit Cards
Visa and American Express are widely accepted. Access/Mastercard and Diners Club have more limited acceptance.
Customs Allowance
Free import of 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco, 1 litre wine or spirits, 170 ml perfume. There are several duty-free shops selling a range of goods.
Electricity
220 volts AC, 60 Hz (110 volts available in some hotels).
Holidays
January 1: New Year's Day
May 1: Labour Day
September 19: Independence Day),
December 25-26: Christmas
Moveable holidays: Carnival (December-January), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Queen's Official Birthday (June), first Monday in August.
Media
There are two newspapers, both published in English-the weekly Democrat and the twice-weekly Labour Spokesman.
Shops
Generally open Monday to Saturday 8.30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Some shops close early on Thursday.
Time
GMT -4, all year round.
Tourist Information
http://www.interknowledge.com/stkitts-nevis/
Water
Bottled mineral water is recommended.
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