Relax in one, two or three bedroom, fully equipped, privately owned condominiums, located on Frigate Bay's Atlantic beach. Miles of sand beaches and crystal blue waters surround ourlush tropical landscaping, where you will find our swimming pool, sunbathing area, barbecue, laundry and restaurant.Water sports, horseback riding, restaurants, casino and a variety of shops are all within walking distance. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Kitts/islandparadisevillage/hotel/1766/26/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:34:42 EST 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. 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. AMENITIES: 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. ACTIVITIES: 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. 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. DINING/RESTARUANTS: 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. Type: Condo No. of Rooms: 50 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Kitts/islandparadisevillage/hotel/1766/26/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:34:42 EST