Budget Travel Under $1200: How to plan a vacation to St. Kitts on a budget

This month, we're headed to St. Kitts for just $1200/person. Here's when we're going, where to stay, things to do and how to book it.

Remember: Flight and hotel prices fluctuate often and without warning, so be sure to book ASAP.

📍 Destination: ST. KITTS

Trip Dates: Saturday, May 9 - Tuesday, May 12 | 4 days, 3 nights

Total Budget: $1200/person, based on double occupancy for hotel; amount includes flight, hotel and listed activities

🛫 Flights

For this trip, our flight budget is $600. This means some flights might be significantly lower or slightly over the amount, but we'll generally stick to this number as a max. Be sure to calculate your individual total at the end.

We found some great roundtrip deals Here's how to book them:

From Charlotte, NC - $569 : From CLT on American 👉 Book this flight

From Montgomery, AL - $589: From MGM on American 👉 Book this flight

From Atlanta, GA - $557: From ATL on American 👉 Book this flight

From New York City, NY - $365: From JFK on American 👉 Book this flight

From Chicago, IL - $573: From ORD on American 👉 Book this flight

From Houston, TX - $313: From IAH on American 👉 Book this flight

From St. Louis, MO- $599: From STL on American 👉 Book this flight

From Miami, FL - $436: From MIA on American 👉 Book this flight

A little over budget (by $50 or less):

From Little Rock, AR - $617: From LIT on American 👉 Book this flight

From Washington, DC - $615: From DCA on American 👉 Book this flight

From Pittsburgh, PA - $615: From LAX on American 👉 Book this flight

Book soon! Flight prices can change quickly.

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🏨 Where we're staying

I recommend staying at the Koi Resort Saint Kitts, Curio Collection by Hilton. It has good reviews on TripAdvisor and has rates within our budget.

• Room type: Mountain View King Room

• Price per night: $136

• Total w/ taxes and fees:  $510

• Price per person: $205 👉 Book Koi Resort St. Kitts

Other options to consider:

• Hermitage Nevis, Pond Hill – 👉 Book it

🗓 Things to do

For this trip, I'm including two activities within the budget. Here's how to book it:

• Full Panoramic Tour of St. Kitts - $80/person: Get a comprehensive view of St. Kitts' highlights and landmarks on this round-island tour. 👉 Book it

• 1-Hr Massage at Senses by Sakoda - $85/person: This popular spa service offers a relaxing experience. 👉 Book it

We've included a $10 tip for tour operators in each of these activities. Tipping is always optional (and feel free to increase as desired), but we included a small amount just in case!

💰 Budget Recap

Item	Cost
Flight	$600 (max)
Stay	$510 ($255/person)
Activities	$165
Total	$1020/person

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Happy Travels,

Maddy