{standard_header_image:alt_text}

Christophe Harbour Blog

It’s a Beautiful Day in St. Kitts

By admin in St. Kitts

What’s the weather like where you live on this January day?

In London, it’s 55°F and rainy. In New York City, it’s 46°F. In Paris, it’s 54°F. In Naples, it’s 52°F, and in Moscow, it’s 21°F and snowing.

Here at Christophe Harbour on St. Kitts, it’s 84°F and sunny with low humidity. In fact, it’s about like this every single day of the year. And even though we are in the tropics, it never gets too hot, thanks to the constant ocean breezes and the northeast trade winds. Winter days average around 81°F and an average summer...

Read More

Christophe Harbour Welcomes New General Manager

By Katherine in

As real estate sales and resort development continue to show positive momentum at Christophe Harbour, the company announced it has hired Douglas “Chip” Nelson as general manager.  Nelson will oversee the management services division that encompasses the entire day-to-day operation of the 2,500 acre resort which includes the Christophe Harbour Club; all food and beverage; member, guest, and hospitality services; as well as the property management function.  While new to Christophe Harbour and St. Kitts, Nelson was most recently the regional director of operations for RockResorts’ properties in the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia, Costa Rica, and Jamaica.

“The pieces are in place for Christophe Harbour to achieve significant milestones in resort development this year, and it...

Read More

Christophe Harbour Foundation Website Highlights St. Kitts Charitable Organizations

By Katherine in Christophe Harbour Foundation

The Christophe Harbour Foundation, the charitable arm of the Christophe Harbour Development Company, has launched a web site and online application for organizations to easily apply for grant funding.  The Foundation web site includes stories, photos, and video that highlights the positive work past recipients have done for the community.  Since it was established, the Christophe Harbour Foundation has contributed to approximately 60 charitable organizations and causes across St. Kitts and Nevis and exists to support conservational, educational, recreational, cultural, historical and social development projects that enhance the environment and lives of Federation citizens.

“By having a web site dedicated to the Foundation we want to make it easy for organizations to apply for grants and allow the Foundation to...

Read More

Private Yacht and Private Aircraft Arrivals on the rise in St. Kitts

By Katherine in

We've been thrilled to see more and more private aircraft on the tarmac at Robert L. Bradshaw airport and a noticeable increase in yachts moored in Whitehouse Bay this year. It seems that's all part of the Federation's grand plan to target a more discerning destination traveler.

According to the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA), yacht arrivals rose 70% over the one year period.  The average tonnage size of visiting yachts has also increased - meaning more superyachts are finding their way to St. Kitts and to Christophe Harbour. As demonstrated over the recent Christmas and New Year’s period, corporate jet arrivals to St. Kitts have also been on the rise to an average...

Read More

A Warm Welcome to Governor General Sir Edmund Wickham

By Katherine in

The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed its new Governor General, Sir Edmund Wickam, at a ceremony on Tuesday led by Prime Minister Dr. Denzil L. Dougals. We extend a warm welcome to Sir Edmund and Lady Hulda from the Christophe Harbour family.

At Christophe Harbour, we've had the distinct pleasure of being in the presence of outgoing Governor General Sir Cuthbert Sebastian on many occasions. We applaud his leadership and all that he has done for The Federation over the last 17 years. We wish him all the best.

Read More