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“... solidly built of stone—so solidly, indeed, that it
has withstood the hurricanes of over a century. The
architect evidently sought to combine strength with
coolness, for it has lofty vaulted roofs, stone corridors,
and wide verandas. The rooms too are very spacious
and airy. During the days of depression after the
abolition of slavery the hotel fell into disrepair and it was
closed in 1870. It was, however, reopened some years
ago, and is again receiving the patronage of many visitors.
The view from the verandas over a wide expanse of sea,
the town and the whole length of St. Kitts, with St.
Eustatius beyond, is quite enchanting, and has been
justly praised by many visitors.
The Bath has also been restored. Immediately above
it a cool lounge with an open veranda is provided, which
adds to the comfort of bathers. Mr. John C. Thresh,
who analysed the water some years ago, reported that
it closely resembled that from the Wildbad Thermal
Springs of Wiirtemberg, which are...”
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“... spring called the Creek,
which fills a stream of fresh water.
At Doctor’s Cave the bathing both in the sea and in
the sun is unsurpassable. The Doctor’s Cave Bathing
Club House has convenient dressing-cubicles on the
ground floor. Above them is a spacious room for danc-
ing, bridge, etc., and a wide veranda. Visitors are
admitted to temporary membership (tickets, 6d. or 12c.
each; 5s. or $1.20 for a book of twelve). Near the
bathing place is a well-kept sanatorium.
The Bay offers every facility for safe boating. The
Bogue Islands, a cluster of coral atolls in it, where
oysters grow on the stems of the trees, are well worth
visiting, and there are miles of coral reefs in the
neighbourhood over which visitors can pass in perfect
safety, inspecting the while the most remarkable marine
gardens....”
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