Thanks to everyone who guided us to the special island of Nevis. We were not prepared for how quickly and how hard we would fall for this special place. We were amazed at how under-developed it is which was very refreshing and glimpses of monkees were all around.
TRIP:
We stayed at Nisbet Plantation and would recommend this charming resort. It is situated on the breezy side of the island, which was much welcomed with the sun being so direct. The upper villas were booked thus we stayed in one of the luxury cottage suites "Jessups" which was actually the closest cottage suite to the beach with a full water-front view. The furnishings were colorful and beach-friendly with a granite double-sink in the bathroom.
The pool was large and situated right off the beach. The staff was very friendly and attentive.
The included breakfast was fantastic and consisted of a buffet of items in addition to the option of ordering off the tasty menu.
We requested the BP plan which included a daily breakfast yet freed us from the all-inclusive lunch and dinner so that we could explore the other restaurants the island had to offer. We were not disappointed as our first dinner at the ever-popular "Bananas" was fantastic and a must-do on this island. Winding up the mountain to that view was breathtaking. Another phenomenal meal was at the Montpelier Inn. I can't say enough about this special place or meal. We normally prefer staying on the beach, however after visiting Montpelier we could absolutely return and stay up on the mountain. It was one of the highlights of the trip. No detail goes unnoticed, right down to the silver square Figi water coasters!
"Mangos" was another lovely spot for a nice lunch and dinner- we tried both and were very pleased. Dinner was especially nice situated on the ocean with the twinkling lights after being up in the mountain for our other meals.
One of the best lunches we had was the Lobster Roll at "Chevy's" on the beach. Experiencing a sunset with a Killer Bee rum punch in hand is also a must next door to Chevy's.
We were thrilled to see how colorful the coral reef is on our snorkel trip via Catamaran that left from the Four Seasons. We were so glad that we rented a car while on Nevis as we had the freedom to explore all of the nooks and crannies, winding up the mountain for some cooler air and monkey-sighting was one of the highlights of our trip.
All in all, Nevis was a fantastic discovery for us and a remote and special island that we look forward to returning to soon. For some of our photos, click below:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=xxeiwb7.8xy0m3cb&x=0&y=-3kudl4&localeid=en_US
Nevis Trip Report 4/20/08 + Photos
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Nice report. We've stayed three times on Nevis (used to stay on St. Kitts) and I like the island more each time we go.
Glad you got out and explored. We still haven't eaten at all the places on our list. Also enjoyed the photos, especially the monkey crossing.
CW
Thanks for taking the time to share your trip, we are going in July and appreciate all the details you provided, enjoyed the photos too.
Where did you rent your car? We weren't planning on doing that, but sounds like it worked well for you.
Yeah....one of my favorite islands! Great report and pics.
Lura, thanks for posting enjoyed your report and pics
Holly
we've used TDC/Thrifty for the last 2 years, they allow you to drop the car in Charlestown take the ferry to St Kitts, pick up another hirecar for no extra charge. The office on St Kitts is a short walk (5 minutes tops, depends how much you dawdle) from the ferry.
Brimstone Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and well worth a visit.
St Kitts was OK for a day trip but I don't think we'd stay there for longer.
As a sidebar, I was interested in how many people were carrying bags of KFC on the ferry back to Nevis, we don't look for takeaways in the Carribean but I didn't see any McD's - then again I wasn't looking
Thanks for the review, I am trying to plan a trip and honestly I am all over the place at this point.
Nisbet looks incredible. How do I get a rate for the BP plan, I don't see that anywhere on the website and I'd hate to do all-inclusive with all of those wonderful restaurants around.
Nevis is one of our best island experiences. It was a perfect vacation. To get there from MN was a trek. But, in the end it was an amazing trip. I'm glad that you were able to see how special Nevis is and to enjoy all the wonderful restaurants.
mnekaw3 - You have to call Nisbet directly to see if the BP plan is available during your expected dates of travel and what the rate will be, if it is. The number is on the website.
Holly,
To answer your question about the car rental, we simply had our concierge at Nisbet Plantation arrange it for us. They had someone scheduled the very next morning to bring a car to us. You get a reduction in rate if you keep the car over one day- and you don't have to let them know until the next day what you decide. We found having the car an added bonus since we were able to really explore the island on our own schedule.
Enjoy your trip in July!
Enjoyed reading your Trip Report and your beautiful photos.
You should post your Trip Report and Photos on www.myislands.myeyez.net
A great trip report - thanks for sharing! We're headed there this winter. Yippee!
Great photos too.
Lura: Thanks for posting. Nevis is on our long list of places to go. Enyoyed the pics too. I assume the beach pics are pics of the Nisbet Plantation beach? Thanks.