Moviemaking is fast becoming a new niche in tourism on the twin islands of Nevis and St Kitts. Currently, two movies are being filmed in St Kitts and Nevis. There are five more are in the works for latter this year.

Several unique factors contribute to making St. Kitts & Nevis an attractive filmmaking destination. In St. Kitts they include the St. Kitts Scenic Railway, the Caribbean’s only authentic passenger train. There is the monumental Brimstone Hill Fortress, a well-preserved and impressive structure dating back to British colonial times, the factory where the original hot wax method of batik is preserved (The art of decorating cloth using wax and dye). Also on St Kitts is the former sugar plantation of Romney Manor – still under excavation and revealing more layers of history.

In Nevis one will find the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States whom you can learn more about at the Hamilton Museum. You will also find the Bath Hotel and Springs House, the first hotel in the Caribbean founded in 1778.

A key element attracting filmmakers to the twin islands, they have avoided the ravages of COVID-19.

Despite the nation’s international borders opening on October 31st, St Kitts and Nevis continues to be one of the least impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Current no community spread and zero deaths overall have been reported on the islands. The dual islands ask visitors to take a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival and utilize a contract tracing app for the first 14 days with obligatory quarantine in an approved hotel.

If you are not a filmmaker, then maybe its vacation time on the twin islands. Here is the official Nevis and St Kitts Tourism site to help you plan your next vacation.

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