St. Kitts & Nevis Pictures

St. Kitts and Nevis both embody the idea of the typical Caribbean island, with soft sand, tall palm trees and brilliant blue water. Medioimages Getty Images

Frigate Bay is located on both sides of a skinny strip of central St. Kitts. St. Kitts Tourism Authority

These twin islands are popular with beach bums, golfers and adventurers. Matt Anderson Photography Getty Images

Serene Oualie Bay on Nevis boasts soft sand and turquoise water to admire. Robert S. Donovan Flickr

This city is the capital of St. Kitts and Nevis. tillsonburg iStockphoto.com

This par-71 course has 10 water hazards, 80 bunkers and stretches across 125 acres overlooking the sea. It's on the grounds of the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Courtesy St. Kitts Tourism Authority

Make sure to brush up on your photo-taking skills before visiting, there are plenty of opportunities to snap a great shot. Michael Utech Getty Images

Located in St. Kitts, this "Gibraltar of the West Indies" is one of the best preserved forts in the Americas. nipa Flickr

You may encounter creatures like iguanas scurrying about on the island. fmbackx iStockphoto.com

The moderately sized stone house, where Hamilton was raised, doubles as a Museum of Nevis History. Courtesy Nevis Tourism Authority

Pinney's is the longest beach on Nevis. There are several affordable and popular eateries near its shores. Courtesy Nevis Tourism Authority

You may spot sailboats and cruise ships while you lie along the beaches of these islands. Medioimages Getty Images

Port Zante features many shops and is where cruise ships visiting the islands dock. mikolajn Getty Images

There are many beach bars and eateries along Cockleshell Bay, including a popular reggae bar with music and outdoor seating. slack12 Flickr

These wild monkeys have lived on the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis for more than 300 years. ross1248 Getty Images

If you want a taste of the local brew, order a Carib beer. Kelly Reeves Flickr

Travelers highly recommend sampling conch fritters when you're on these islands. Heather Cowper Flickr

Sitting along the sands of Cockleshell Beach in St. Kitts will give you a great vantage point of Nevis. Heather Cowper Flickr

For a tour of St. Kitts, hop on this three-hour train and bus ride. The tour offers sweeping views of the landscape from open-air trail cars. Courtesy St. Kitts Scenic Railway

You'll find many striking beaches in St. Kitts & Nevis, including black sand beaches. Nellmac Getty Images