Saint Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lesser Antilles

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Saint Kitts is an island in the Lesser Antilles and together with Nièves form the State of St. Kitts and Nevis. Originally called San Cristobal because it was Christopher Columbus that discovered it and baptized it in his name. The island is of volcanic origin and the highest peak is the volcano Liamuiga (1131 meters); which is currently asleep. Between its main cities are Basseterre, Sadlers, Cayon and Sandy Point Town. The island keeps a peculiar character since the time of slavery; a colony of African vervet monkeys or green monkeys, a large free-ranging colony. The economy of the island comes from agriculture, especially sugar cane and its drifts and tourism. The island has sixteen beaches.

Tips

If you visit the island during your cruise, the best way to get a glimpse of the island is to take a taxi, the driver will tell you a bit about the island’s history and show you the more interesting places and if the weather allows you, you can finish your day with a swim in one of its beautiful beaches.

If you want to visit the fortress of Brimstone Hill (1690), classified National Park and inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage, plan a minimum of half a day. It is the ideal place to make beautiful pictures of the neighboring islands and the north of Saint-Christophe. There is a historical museum set up in the citadel’s barracks.

There is also a small two-story tourist train that runs slowly, allowing you to take pictures or videos. You will be accompanied by live songs and depending on who you will have your excursion with, there is also the possibility of a guide in different languages. Alcoholic beverages (with rum, of course) and a few non-alcoholic beverages will be served during the journey.

 

Montmorency Fall, Quebec, Canada

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The Montmorency Fall is a waterfall located at the mouth of the Montmorency River which flows into the St. Lawrence River, opposite the western end of the Orléans Island, a few minutes from the city of Quebec. It is 83 meters high (30 meters more than the Niagara Falls) and the depth of the basin at the foot of the falls is seventeen meters. It is located in the Montmorency Falls Park, which operates as a tourist center of the Quebec Open Air Settlement Society (SÉPAQ). You will find a suspension bridge from where you can have a beautiful view and if you like walking doing a little exercise, there are stairs to observe the fall of different angles. There is also a cable car (between the base and the top of the falls). In winter, when the fall freezes, there is a formation that is done at its foot known as the Sugar Loaf.

Tips

It is a great place for people who love nature at all times. You have the opportunity to walk around all the seasons. The park is open all year long.

If you need to do a reception or a business meeting, it’s possible in the Montmorency Manor located in the park.

The Dachau camp, Germany

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The Dachau camp was the first concentration camp set up by the Nazi regime. It was located on the site of a former munitions factory 17 km northwest of Munich. On March 20th, 1933, Heinrich Himmler announced his opening and the next day, prisoners were brought there. First it was the place where they sent the political opponents and after for the Jews of Bavaria and Soviet prisoners of war. Theodor Eicke was his chief inspector. There were 34 barracks. The living conditions of the prisoners were extremely harsh. When the prisoners were sick; they were transferred to Hartheim Castle and thousands were murdered by gas. The authorization to erect a chapel was due to the arrival of many prisoners who were members of the clergy; mostly German and Polish priests (1940). These inmates were separated from each other and treated differently. In 1944, a women’s camp was opened. On April 29th, 1945 the Americans liberate the camp. René Lévesque (former Premier of Quebec), was the war correspondent who accompanied the first American patrol who discovered the camp. Several famous prisoners have been in this camp like the royal family of Bavaria, the dukes of Hohenberg, the journalist Fritz Gerlich among others.

Tips

It is not necessary to make a reservation to visit the memorial and the entry is free but if you go by car, parking is not free.

It is open every day from 9am to 5pm except on December 24th.

You can also arrive by public transport and take a bus from the local train station.