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St. Kitts is the home of an annual music festival, one of the biggest one in the Caribbean with top jazz, R&B, reggae, and even gospel singers for the four-day event.

The outdoor festival usually held each June attracts people from all over the islands, who come to enjoy music. It is one of about 30 music festivals that take place in the Caribbean each year. Stars like David Rudder, Chaka Khan, Earl Klugh, and Culture have been at earlier festivals.

St. Kitts is a beautiful, agriculture island, which gives the impression that it's peaceful and calm. However, people here like to party, and they really strut their stuff each year during the annual Carnival, held each year over the Christmas holidays.

This traditional Caribbean festivity, marked by dancing in the streets, masquerade dancers, and parades in which everybody gets dressed up for the occasion, is a true look at island culture. Days become nights, and nights blend into the days, and no one knows the difference. It's party time.

Carnivals began in Trinidad, but have spread throughout the Caribbean over the years, even though the wildest and largest is held in Trinidad. These street festivals, including St. Kitts, usually include steel pan bands and mockojumbies, an old African tradition of dancing on stilts, dressed in colorful outfits to drive away evil spirits. Many Caribbean people travel between islands at Carnival time, so it's important to make reservations early if traveling during this time.

However, whenever you are in St. Kitts there is plenty to do. If you're up for a challenge climb Mt Liamuiga or go scuba diving. If you just want to relax, go to Banana Bay to lounge by the beach. You can also relax while learning more about the island at the museum in the Treasury Building. At night, head to the Monkey Bar. The bar is the perfect dance spot on a Friday night.

Make sure to tour the St. Kitts Breweries Ltd. which makes the popular brew Carib, a couple stouts, and malt. Although you'll have to call ahead for reservations, the tour is free.

No trip to St. Kitts is complete without visiting Brimstone Hill Fortress. Not only is it a stunning architectural achievement, it provides an amazing view of neighboring islands.

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