Welcome to my very first Tales of the Traveling Totes post! La Countess de Monet and I couldn't be happier joining the eleven other pairs of traveling ladies! Today we want to share our Christmas vacation because we're cold, and we miss St. Kitts!
We spent our Christmas vacation in St. Kitts-Nevis on the island of St. Kitts at the Park Hyatt resort.
The Countess de Monet is lounging at the family zero entry pool on the beach.
Saint Kitts, also known more formally as Saint Christopher Island, is an island in the West Indies. The west side of the island borders the Caribbean Sea, and the eastern coast faces the Atlantic Ocean. Saint Kitts and the neighboring island of Nevis constitute one country: the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Located in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles, it is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, in both area and population. The country is a Commonwealth realm, with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. It's a common phrase in the Caribbean that people go to St. Barths to be seen, and St. Kitts to hide!
The Park Hyatt is located on the southeast tip of St. Kitts on The Narrows. Our view was of Nevis.
The three photos above are of the vanishing edge pool for adults. You can see Nevis in the background, with the family pool on the beach in the foreground.
the zen entrance and lobby
the reception lobby
the beautiful spa
Shanley Belle and I received treatments there, and we loved the staff!
I love frangipani! The grounds are so pretty, and I would love to see them when the plants mature.
We loved afternoon tea. It was one of our favorite activities, and the pastry chef baked the best scones I've ever had.
Of all the resorts I've visited in the Caribbean, The Park Hyatt St. Kitts ranks in my top three along with Sandy Lane in Barbados and Le Guanahani in St. Barths.
We took a couple of excursions while we were there: Christophe Harbour and Caribelle Batik.
The Harbour House and shops/galleries at Christophe Harbour
This marina is so pretty, and it's new. The construction on the Harbour House above isn't quite finished.
These shops and galleries had beautiful things!
The Countess de Monet at Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor
The property was stunning
The girls enjoyed shopping here for themselves and their friends. We watched a batik demonstration which was very interesting.
We had the best Christmas on St. Kitts, and it was a blessing to Mr. Sketchy Reader and me spending time with the girls in the warm sun! Shanley Belle and I each read four books on the beach. It was so nice!
The information about the giveaway and links to the other traveling totes' posts are below!
Until next time...
Blessings!
Ricki Jill
Ricki Jill
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Come along and travel with:
Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths
Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch
Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box
Jenna with Miss Coquille @The Painted Apron
Linda G with Miss Poppy @ More Fun Less Laundry
Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul
Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home
Ricki Jill and Countess De Monet @ The Sketchy Reader
Lea and Miss Scarlett @ Cici's Corner
