Some excerpts from the website of Island Paradise Beach Village that might be useful
Island Paradise Beach Village is a peaceful and picturesque place to spend your vacation. Set in five acres of tropical
gardens and right next to a white sandy beach facing the Atlantic Ocean, this condominium resort is a cut above the rest. Although varying in sizes and interior decor, all of the condominiums are in superb condition with all of the amenities of life at close hand. A typical condominium will have a Queen size bed and full
bathroom facilities, with linens and beach towels provided. All condos have a
TV with
cable access as an option.
Telephone arrangements may be made but there is a public pay
phone on site. Depending on condominium size, a full size
kitchen stocked with a full sized
fridge and freezer,
coffee maker, blender, toaster, and pots and pans, complements a full sized dining area for enjoying meals and relaxation. Many of the buildings have glass fronted patios or
balconies leading to the
pool and
barbeque area. The
pool has
showers and washers and dryers are available for units that do not have them included. A five minute walk will lead to a
casino and a convenience store where guests can purchase most anything. Two miles from the resort is Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts, where plenty of
taxis at government fixed rates are waiting to ferry people about. Through the Island Paradise
office on site guests may book catamaran
trips, guided rainforest
tours, scuba adventures, and many other activities. For guests who just want to escape and relax, there are plenty of beaches within walking distance where visitors may sit, relax, catch some sun, and enjoy a good book. For people who like to eat out there are numerous
restaurants close by for a variety of tastes and pocket books. The following is just a sampling: PJ's
Bar and
Restaurant. Thanks to the Internationally renowned Chef seen on Discovery
channel's Great Chef's of the World, PJ's serves mouth watering entrees, hand rolled pasta, home baked bread and thin crust pizza, laced with island spices and toppings. The Ballyhoo is located on The Circus in Basseterre. It is a general
meeting place and open for
breakfast,
lunch, and
dinner. Sit and watch the world pass by as it is located in the
center of town. It is also an ideal
meeting place for shoppers and sightseers. Marshall's is situated at the Horizon Villas
Pool, overlooking Frigate Bay. World class chefs. Prices good, and food excellent. Ambience delightful. Book ahead. Ottley's Plantation House is set at the north end of the island, amongst the sugar cane fields, this Plantation House is owned and run by a great family from the States. Here you are treated like Royalty, and the dining experience is not to be missed. Excellent Sunday brunch with Champagne to start with. Price quite high - but you are paying for above average settings and service. Bookings a must and evening meals are formal. Visitors may arrive on any day of the week, and stay for as little as 3 nights or as long as a month. Arrangements can be made for guests to be met at the
airport only three miles away and the
taxi ride costs about $12 USD. Food essentials for arrivals can be arranged. If an arrival is after
office hours, arrangements for the keys will be made. Cleaning of the condominiums is done prior to arrival and upon leaving. Guests who wish to drive around St. Kitts may arrange a local licence through a
car rental company. There are plenty of rental agencies that will collect vacationers and take them to get their licence. Driving is in the British style on the left hand side of the road. Cars can be rented for a day, week, or month. The Island Paradise
office can arrange rentals for guests if asked. For the secluded empty beaches at the south end of the island visitors may want to drive to them although
taxis will drop off and collect visitors at pre-arranged times. ISLAND PARADISE
OFFICE INFO
There are many activities available at Island Paradise and on the island of St. Kitts including ocean swimming,
pool swimming, outdoor
barbecues,
golf,
casino gambling, sport fishing, sailboat charters, catamaran rentals, historical sites, and some of the more popular activities below, just to name a few. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling There are dozens of fantastic snorkeling and scuba diving locations all over the islands. With four dive operators on St. Kitts, and two on Nevis, you are bound to have some fantastic experiences.
Phone ahead of time to find out what equipment you may need to bring with you on your adventure as some equipment is difficult to come by on the islands. Horseback Riding There are plenty of opportunities to go beach riding or riding up into the rain forest. Contact the
office and they will help arrange a
trip for you. Hiking and Guided
Tours A rugged hiking adventure up Mount Liamuiga takes you through the exotic flora and fauna of the island's rainforest to the mile-wide crater rim of this dormant volcano. Keep an eye open for a wide variety of rare and colorful birds and butterflies, as well as the elusive green vervet monkey. Guided
trips are 1/2 and full day
trips. Contact the
office for more details. Or, if Mt. Liamuiga isn't where you want to go, take a short ferry over to Nevis and take some guided
tours of Nevis. Activity Information Links. St. Kitts Scenic Railway. Brimstone Hill Fortress. Pro Divers St. Kitts
Robert L. Bradshaw International
Airport on St. Kitts is located approximately 2 miles from Basseterre and is capable of handling wide-bodied
jets. However,
jet service to St. Kitts is usually first through either San Juan in Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Guadeloupe, Virgin Islands or Antigua, with
transfers to lighter aircraft for the final flight to St. Kitts. Flights to St. Kitts from Toronto, Canada can be booked through Signature Vacations. Most flights require
transfers. Some of the airlines travelling to St. Kitts. Universal New York (Charter). Royal Caribbean (Charter). US Air (Canada to Philadelphia to St. Kitts). US Air (direct from US). Air Canada (to Antigua or Puerto Rico to St. Kitts). American Airlines (direct from US). British Airways (to Antigua to St. Kitts). BWIA (to Antigua to St. Kitts). Virgin (to Antigua to St. Kitts). Windward Islands Airways. Puerto Rico, Antigua, St. Maarten hubs with all main airlines with feeder flights to St. Kitts.
2007-2008 SHORT TERM RENTAL RATES. Prices are in US Dollars All rentals subject to 9% government tax. Peak Season (Dec. 15, 2007 to April 12, 2008). Off-Peak Season (April 13, 2008 to Dec. 13, 2008). All units are fully equipped for self-catering holidays. Island Paradise Beach Village has a 3 night minimum stay policy. Cancellation Policy Notification less than 45 days before arrival no refund Reservations may be made over the
phone using all major credit cards(VISA/MC/AMEX) or by
bank draft, money order, etc. Just
phone the
office - (869) 465-8035. LONG TERM RENTAL RATES - 2007/2008. Long term rentals are available for people planning to visit/stay in St. Kitts for an extended period of time. Some of the terms and conditions for long term rentals include: NO PETS ALLOWED (including cats, dogs, and birds). $750 USD/month for
1 bedroom. $1,300 USD/month for
2 bedrooms. * Utilities are not included
St. Kitts its sister island Nevis are located in the northern part of the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean, 19 degrees north of the equator, and separated by a
channel two miles wide. The yearly average temperature is 79 degrees Fahrenheit, with an annual rainfall of 55 inches. The humidity on the islands is low, and constant northeast trade winds keep the islands cool. Click here to see today's weather and a map of St.Kitts. St. Kitts itself is a small island, measuring 23 miles long and 5 miles across at its widest. It covers an area of 68 square miles. The island's point of highest elevation is Mt. Liamuiga, formerly Mt. Misery, at 3,792 feet. The northern end of the island is mountainous with an extinct volcano and covered rainforest whilst the southern end of the island is dry with masses of empty beaches ideal for snorkeling. Click on the button to the right to learn more about the island of St. Kitts' history or continue and read a little about some of its more popular attractions and historic sites.
Island Paradise is located on the Southern end of St. Kitts in Frigate Bay facing the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated on one of the narrowest points on the island where a 5 minute walk is the difference between the Atlantic Ocean beaches and the Caribbean Sea beaches. It is a very peaceful and beautiful place to vacation and relax. Call us today for rental availabilities. CONTACTING ISLAND PARADISE BEACH VILLAGE. The Island Paradise Beach Village
office is always open from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Mon to Fri, and 8:30am to 3:30pm on Saturdays in season from Dec. 15 to April 15th. It is run by the manager Arnold Adams and Jackie Browne, who are both on site to help guests anytime. If you have any questions about the island or activities, just call and they would be more than happy to help you.
ISLAND PARADISE BEACH VILLAGE CONDOS FOR SALE. No units are available for sale at this time. The above condominiums are for sale by the ISLAND PARADISE BEACH VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. If you are interested in learning more about any of the above condominiums or owning a condominium at Island Paradise Beach Village please contact the. Island Paradise
Office
Local Currency is EC, the accepted standard of money in the Carribean, although the US dollar is accepted most everywhere as well.
Banks set the EC to USD exchange rate: $2.67 EC per $1.00 USD CASH $2.68 EC per $1.00 USD CHEQUE
INTERIOR GALLERY - click on photos to enlarge. TYPICAL
KITCHEN AREA. * The images above may not necessarily reflect the same condo you stay in.
Petroglyphs Located throughout the island, these historical carvings of the Carib Indians, the first natives of St. Kitts, are a must see for every tourist. You will find them in the boulders near Wingfield Estate and Old Road Bay. Basseterre Set before the dramatic backdrop of St. Kitts' lush green hills, this city's name is taken from the French for low-land, although its colonial English heritage is more visible than the French. Some of the must-see locations in the city are The Treasury Building, The Circus (a roundabout), St. George's Anglican Church, and Independence Square. Brimstone Hill Almost 800 feet above sea level, this fortress is historically one of the most dramatic spots in the Caribbean. Brimstone Hill sprawls over 38 acres with its massive Fort George citadel is constructed with seven-foot-thick walls of black volcanic stone--better known as brimstone. This site is a must visit to learn more about the heroic battles between the French and English and to take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding islands.