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The SOUTH-EAST PENINSULA , which extends towards Nevis from Frigate Bay, boasts grassy peaks and St Kitts' finest beaches . These only became publicly accessible in 1990, with the opening of the twisting road that cuts through the peninsula's centre. Despite the development potential heralded by the road, hotel construction has been slow and the area remains almost as remote as ever. You're likely to spot one of the island's numerous vervet monkeys as you head south to the peninsula's most happening pocket, Turtle Beach , home to a lively beach bar and restaurant, the Purple Turtle . The shores around Booby Island , an islet facing the beach, abound with marine life, providing good snorkelling and diving ; contact Pro Divers for details (tel 869/466-DIVE, ). The one downside is the beach's popularity with cruise-ship day-trippers; if things get too busy, nearby Cockleshell Beach , around a hill to the west, is a good alternative. Halfway down the western coast, White HouseBay fronts a modest stretch of sand with some of the best snorkelling on the island, thanks to a shallow-lying shipwreck just offshore. The two bays at the neck of the peninsula, North Friar's Bay and South Friar's Bay , get more visitors because of their proximity to Frigate Bay. Currently the only place to stay on the peninsula is the Turtle Nest , a spacious one-bedroom apartment over the restaurant at Turtle Beach, with expansive living room, full kitchen and great views (tel 869/465-9086, gary@caribsurf.com ; US$100-130).
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