St. Kitts
The two islands of St. Kitts and Nevis (Nee-vis) were British possessions until 1983, when they became a tiny, independent two-island nation (a ministate, really), complete with U.N. membership. British traditions remain in evidence, however. Cricket is still fiercely popular and motorists drive on the left. In recent years, tourists, especially celebrities, have discovered the islands' average year-round temperature of 79°F (26°C), low humidity, white-sand beaches, and unspoiled natural beauty.