Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live the island life? In this series, “Create Your Space,” we share a glimpse of the people, places, and life that make Christophe Harbour and St. Kitts home. We'll also share some expert insight into how to create a space that you can call your own, whether you're visiting, shopping for a Caribbean vacation home, or settling into a new beachfront home permanently. Today's wisdom comes from John MacDonald, Principal of architectural design firm Morehouse, MacDonald & Associates, and Russell Fortenberry, Residential Construction Manager of Bennett Hofford Caribbean Construction Company, on the importance of a strong design-build team and what it...

Last week, we were lucky enough to witness some serious racing yachts in the waters around St Kitts participating in the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s (RORC) Caribbean 600. One of the great 600nm ocean race challenges, along with the Rolex Fastnet Race and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, the Caribbean 600 (running 22 February to 26 February this year) sees participating yachts circumnavigating 11 Caribbean islands, starting at ending in Fort Charlotte, English Harbour, Antigua, taking in places like St Maarten, Guadeloupe, Barbuda, St Kitts and Nevis, Saba and St Barths. 

Since the first race in 2009, this event has attracted a wide selection of yachts including superyacht schooners and classics to the latest IRC designs. The winding island course requires crews to work with...

Start with sugar, add salt, the sand and sea. From its shoreline vantage point on Whitehouse Bay, SALT Plage glows as the sun sets. Christophe Harbour’s newest seaside bar incorporates retooled remnants of historic sugar and salt industries in St. Kitts. The effect is scenery and elements that look familiar, but somehow feel new.

Open to the public, SALT Plage is already a draw for Christophe Harbour residents and guests, yachting visitors (dock tenders are welcome at the 1,450-square- foot pier), and locals from St. Kitts and Nevis. Throughout the twin islands and well beyond, there’s a buzz about this venue’s look and energy.

Original concrete structures and iron machinery found onsite from salt...

We extend a warm welcome to Shanda Labega, who has officially taken over as Christophe Harbour Concierge. A native of St. Kitts, Shanda has stepped into the role with long-standing community relationships. Her intimate knowledge of The Federation will aid her greatly in organizing each aspect of a Christophe Harbour member or guest's visit. Her familiarity with the area will benefit Shanda in creating distinctive itineraries for adventures and activities across St. Kitts and Nevis. Please join us in welcoming Shanda to the Christophe Harbour team.

Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when it's to someone who was an integral part of our team since Christophe Harbour launched in 2008. While we will miss working with former concierge Kathleen Brownsdon here...