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For a little luxury check into Four Seasons Resort Nevis where alongside traditional hotel suites, lavish two, three, and four bedroom villas overlook the surrounding golf course and the glistening Caribbean Sea. Check into The Golden Rock Inn. Boasting a minimalist chic that perfectly complements its fine Nevisian stone walls and vaulted ceilings, this property is ideal for a secluded island escape.
The Montpelier Plantation is another fabulous historic property to consider, read my review of Montpelier here. The chattel house accommodations and friendly family-run vibe is unmatched anywhere else on the island. Looking for a laid-back, eco-friendly retreat? Check into the Oualie Beach Resort. Owned by the Yearwood family whose heritage runs deep in the sugar trade of the s, the property boasts quaint gingerbread cottages and is set aside a lush beachscape blanketed in coconut palms , natural grasses, and coccoloba uvifera known locally as sea grapes.
Looking for a place to lay out on a sun lounger? Cades Bay on the north west coast of the island boasts two fine beach-front watering holes — Chrishi Beach and the Yachtsman Grill — that cater to folk who want to crash out on the sand for an hour or two. Volleyball courts and views over to neighbouring St. Kitts can be found at both.
Want to watch local fisherman netting their catch in the shallows? Walk along the sands affront the Nisbet Plantation where pelicans patrol the waterline and skilled fishermen cast their nets into the crashing waves.
Keen to sunbath in seclusion? Head down to Lovers Beach where undulating sands and an idyllic island view offer a romantic hideaway for two. Searching for the best beach walk on Nevis? Traverse the length of both Paradise Beach and Pinneys Beach and wend your way past sections of unspoiled shoreline, on to the beachfront of the striking Four Seasons Resort, and into the archetypal surrounds of the beach bars at Pinneys Beach.
The round trip is a little under three miles and is the perfect morning tonic for too many glasses of rum punch the night before! Feeling adventurous? Hike the majestic ft Nevis Peak. Perfect for all levels of climbers, though with a few challenging and adventurous sections, those who reach the top will be rewarded with unparalleled views that stretch out across the Caribbean Sea.
Alternatively you can hire a bike from BikeNevis. Seen the sights and keen to relax? A skippered sail aboard a yacht is the perfect remedy too much activity. You can also charter a motorboat and make the most of the opportunity to go sport fishing in the Caribbean Sea.
Footbridges and winding paths course past water lily ponds where birds cluster, a many hued orchid collection considered one of the largest in the Caribbean , and a tropical fruit garden growing everything from passion fruit to tamarind. Hummingbirds hover above the blossoms draping the arbors of the vine garden that's bedecked with bougainvillea, philodendron and colorful cascades of other flowers, including the butterfly pea blooms used by the on-site Oasis in the Gardens Restaurant to create an icy, antioxidant-laden, purple-hued beverage.
Built in the style of a Nevisian Great House, this eatery has a scenic veranda from which to enjoy a view of St. The island's natural bounty has much to offer.
Hiking with Earla, a guide and herbalist with Earla's Eco Tours, provides a window into how Nevisians have long used botanicals in their daily lives. A one-mile, mostly rainforest trail is replete with lessons in how the locals value plants for more than just their aesthetic beauty.
Vines that can be fashioned into jump ropes dangle above the trail like a veil. Tall cedar trees cluster beside the path, their wood hewn for fences and furniture. The broad leaves of the sea grape can be rolled into a funnel to hold drinking water, or to carry fruits.
And the bark of the acacia tree can be used to make charcoal to start a fire for cooking. Among the many plants with medicinal qualities, a tea made from the leaves of the shrub cattle tongue is considered a cure for the common cold, while sage tea is a well-known flatulence remedy.
The bitter oranges growing on several nearby trees are much loved by monkeys, while locals make a tasty marmalade from this fruit. Upscale plantation hotels preserve echoes of a conflicted past. Amid 30 acres of well-tended lawns and swaying coconut palms, the Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is a refined beachfront, boutique property set on a former sugar plantation on the island's northern shore. The island's bucolic setting belies a painful history.
Nevis' sugar-based economy depended on slaves working the land. They were finally emancipated in But it wasn't until the midth century that some of the expansive plantations were given a new life, as atmospheric accommodations. The regular ferries all leave from the port in Basseterre, St.
Kitts which is only a short distance from the airport and arrive at the port in Charlestown, Nevis. They are mostly passenger ferries. The ferries from Basseterre have to travel a much longer distance on water than the "Sea Bridge", and so they take about 40 minutes, but it's quite a beautiful ride.
These ferries can also be used for a day trip over to St. Kitts if you are staying on Nevis. Just bear in mind that the times of departure are approximate the ferries often leave later than scheduled , and sometimes a ferry run maybe cancelled without prior notice. Private water taxis will also run the route from St. Kitts to Nevis, but are more expensive, although the cost is not at all unreasonable if you can find enough passengers to fill the boat.
The Four Seasons has its own boats to take guests from St. Kitts to the resort on Nevis and will take extra passengers if space is available this cost approximately USD 60 in All the larger hotels on Nevis will set up the necessary transfers for you in advance if you need to come over from St. Nevis should not be thought of as a "shopping" destination; however there are some nice things you can buy to take home. The restaurant "Riviere House" shows a lot of local art which is for sale, and sometimes locally-made jewellery too.
Near Newcastle, the Newcastle Pottery makes a variety of interesting authentic pieces using the local red clay. For people who collect stamps, the Philatelic Bureau in Charlestown has a large selection.
Nevis food is a blend of European, American, with hints of African and Asian. Some local delicacies which may be features in meals are breadfruit, coconut jelly, fresh mangos, and fresh tamarind. It is nearly impossible to get a bad meal on Nevis. The food is fresh and further complemented by the island's lack of pollution. The simple but delicious and widely available roti is a roll-up with a savoury filling. Restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and are usually closed in between these times.
Restaurants also close early at night, so expect to eat dinner before nine or ten, or not at all. There is a surprisingly wide range of different places to eat, including quite a few Chinese restaurants, and a well-regarded Indian restaurant called "Indian Summer".
Not all restaurants on Nevis look grand, but do not let this sway your decision on where to eat, as very often the food is really good even in the simplest places. The local bars and grills are in the lower price range, and feature a lot of Nevis's culture.
There are also many moderately priced food venues. The highest-priced restaurants are mostly in the hotels. Food service on the island is mostly very slow, often with errors that will lead to more slow service in the process of correcting them.
However, the wait staff of the restaurants, although sometimes substandard in performance, are generally very kind and pleasant to deal with. If you want to cut down on your wait time, some restaurants will let you call your order in before you arrive.
Most villages have several different snackettes, which serve as a central feature of village life. The open-air market in Charlestown near the port on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays sells fruit and vegetables, much of which is local produce.
The vendors who set up small tables outside the building itself often have the freshest produce and the lowest prices. Island Of Experiences Nevis may be famed for its boundless beauty, but what really makes the island such a unique gem is its welcoming people, easy-going nature and unique experiences.
Wellness A holiday on Nevis will leave you feeling relaxed and at ease with the world. Learn More. Romance Nevis is a very elegant and romantic venue for a wedding. Adventure Nevis is a beautiful island waiting to be discovered. Getting To Nevis. Where To Stay. Island Activities. Events From marathon and swim events, to cultural festivals, culinary festivals, and annual sea turtle experience, events on Nevis are moments to remember.
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