Virtuoso Life - November/December 2017 - 117
The Sweet Caribbean Getaway On the lookout for the right opportunity to make a foray into the Caribbean, Park Hyatt found its chance on the beguiling island of Saint Kitts, a place still relatively untrammeled compared to its more popular neighbors. Located on secluded, palm-studded Banana Bay, facing the strait that separates the island from Nevis, the 126-room Park Hyatt St. Kitts is part of the new Christophe Harbour resort development, home to shops, a marina, and a soon-to-open Tom Fazio-designed golf course. The resort is modeled after the island's ubiquitous sugar plantations, with whitewashed interiors, colonial-style shutters, and cheerful beachy accents. Some suites have their own decks with private rooftop pools, while all rooms have rainfall showers and soaking tubs. In between sunbathing sessions, book a Watsu therapy session in the nine-room spa, or let the concierge team set up a zip-lining jaunt through the rain forest or a tour of Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Doubles from $450, including a welcome amenity, breakfast daily, and a $100 resort credit. TADEU BRUNELLI EDITOR'S NOTE: While Saint Kitts and the Park Hyatt sustained minimal damage from hurricanes Irma and Maria in September, other Caribbean islands were less fortunate. Virtuoso is a member of Tourism Cares, an organization that carries out disaster relief around the world; to support recovery efforts, visit tourismcares.org/disasterrecovery. TIP "To see Saint Kitts' true laid-back atmosphere, schedule island activities for days when cruise ships aren't docked in the capital of Basseterre. Head to the black-sand beach at Dieppe Bay, then stop by ShipWreck Beach Bar & Grill for fish tacos on your way back to the resort." - Christina Beckmann, Virtuoso travel advisor, Columbia, South Carolina A bright beachfront hideaway at Park Hyatt St. Kitts. N OV E M B E R | D EC E M B E R 2 0 17 1 17
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