NEVIS

Nevis was settled by the British in 1628, the volcanic island is famous as the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, the American statesman who wrote many of the articles contained in the Federalist Papers and was Washington’s secretary of the treasury. It is also the island on which Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson married a local woman, Frances Nisbet, in 1787.

Visitors go to Nevis to practice the fine art of Limin’. Charlestown is the capital.

Getting Around

Renting a car or using a taxi is recommended.

Where to Stay

A. Very Expensive

Four Seasons Resort Nevis

Hermitage Plantation

Montpelier Plantation Inn & Beach Club

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club

B. Expensive

Golden Rock Estate

Mount Nevis Hotel & Beach Club

Old Manor Estate & Hotel

C. Moderate

Hurricane Cove Bungalows

Oualie Beach Hotel

Where to Dine

A. Very Expensive

The Dining Room

Hermitage Plantation

Miss June’s

Montpelier Plantation Inn and Beach Club

B. Expensive/Moderate

The Cooperage

Mount Nevis Hotel Restaurant

Oualie Beach Hotel

C. Inexpensive

Eddy’s

Muriel’s Cuisine

Tequila Sheila’s

Beaches

Pinney’s Beach

Oualie Beach

Indian Castle Beach

Newcastle Beach