“Sunset Reef Resort a luxury boutique stay, is a great example of this. The resort incorporated sustainability into its infrastructure since its inception. According to Chris Crane, the property’s chief operating officer, it has property-wide water filtration and reverse-osmosis drinking water systems in each guest room. It also eliminated plastic bottles and straws, planted native flora, and installed a geothermal air-conditioning system.

Crane credits the government and residents for supporting country-wide sustainability initiatives. “St. Kitts is a stunning Caribbean treasure,” he says. “Locals are committed to preserving its beauty while recognizing the need for ongoing progress and infrastructure development to stimulate growth and attract tourists.” To that end, the government is now offering incentives to resorts that integrate renewable energy practices into new and continued property renovations.””