Christophe Harbour St. Kitts

A scenic marvel of soaring green hills and striking seascapes, the new Christophe Harbour on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts will be a destination for the discerning traveler, the naturalist, the sportsman, the yachtsman, the connoisseur. With the natural protection of the surrounding beaches and mountains, prevailing winds, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, this exquisite spot on St. Kitts’ south eastern peninsula is touted as an ideal natural site for a harbour, one of the finest in the entire western hemisphere.

This idyllic setting on an island of French and English heritage inspired a vision that will bring Caribbean tourism to new levels of luxury and sophistication, while preserving the natural beauty of St. Kitts’ rain forests, hills and waters.

The far-reaching project includes plans for a luxury resort of five star-hotels, select residential real estate, a championship Tom Fazio golf course, and a mega-yacht harbour and marina – all spanning 2,500 acres of beaches, hills and harbour front.

The Christophe Harbour Club will have multiple venues where members, their families and guests may relax, play and socialize while enjoying golf, yachting, tennis, distinctive cuisine, and other recreational and health facilities and services. Club memberships will be available to all Christophe Harbour property owners, as well as a limited number of non-property owners who are approved for membership.

The development of Christophe Harbour is led by Christophe Harbour Development Company, Limited (CHDC), a venture of Kiawah Development Partners (KDP). KDP is well known for its demonstrable development commitment to protecting and preserving natural habitats throughout its more than 20-year history.

“We are inspired by the spectacular setting and the tremendous potential of the harbour,” says LeGrand Elebash, chief operating officer for CHDC. “We are equally impressed by the resources of St. Kitts and its people. At the end of the day, the wonderful, talented and friendly citizens of St. Kitts are the key to the success of Christophe Harbour.”

St. Kitts and Christophe Harbour are committed to preserving the precious ecosystem and to responsible, sustainable development of its tourism infrastructure. The island’s rare ocean rain forests, exotic flora and fauna, fine beaches and coral reefs make it an attractive destination for ecotourism. As at Kiawah Island, the flora and fauna and incredible natural beauty at St. Kitts are to be given special consideration in all development decisions.

Comprehensive research, commissioned by the government, shows an increasing interest among travelers in ecotourism and cultural/heritage travel. Affluent baby boomers now demand a wider variety of accommodations in terms of both luxury hotels and spa facilities, and many will be interested in purchasing homes and villas on St. Kitts, particularly at Christophe Harbour.

St. Kitts is accessible via nonstop air service from Atlanta, Charlotte, London, Miami New York, and Philadelphia and regional carriers from San Juan and neighboring islands. The Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is just 15 minutes away from Christophe Harbour.

St. Kitts offers a well-educated, English-speaking population and a stable government. Now in its 26th year of independence from Great Britain, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is headed by The Hon. Denzil L. Douglas, M.D., now in his third term as Prime Minister.
The government negotiated a far-reaching development agreement with Christophe Harbour to ensure that the project supports St. Kitts’ goals to preserve its historic, natural and cultural environment while setting the highest standards for its tourism products.

“St. Kitts has every element needed to realize the vision that is Christophe Harbour,” says Elebash. “The magnificent setting with 13 miles of oceanfront, the natural resources and an ideal natural harbour all inspire the developers, hoteliers, architects, engineers and environmentalists who are working to make Christophe Harbour a global luxury destination. Most important, the people of St. Kitts share that vision and are equally committed to it.”

Christophe Harbour – An Incomparable Resort for St. Kitts

Launching in 2012, Christophe Harbour will be a luxury resort that will propel St. Kitts to the forefront of high-end tourism in the Caribbean. Christophe Harbour Development Company, Limited (CHDC), a venture led by Kiawah Development Partners (KDP), is the master developer for Christophe Harbour. CHDC, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, and several prominent real estate, golf design, architecture, environmental, and engineering companies have joined forces to create an incomparable master-planned resort. Christophe Harbour, located on the more than 2,500-acre southeastern peninsula of St. Kitts, is planned to include a mega-yacht harbour and marina as well as an impressive collection of restaurants, shops, boutiques, five-star hotels, oceanfront and hillside homesites, villas, and a must-play Tom Fazio championship golf course. For more information on Christophe Harbour, please visit christopheharbour.com.