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STEPHRB Jan 20th, 2006 11:10 AM

Another FireFly Question??
 
We are staying at Firefly!
And I had a question anyone who stayed there could answer-Is the electric outlets american or European?
Might Seem like a strange question
Thanks

Viceroy Jan 20th, 2006 11:38 AM

Electricity throughout Nevis is North American standard...110/120V, 60 cycle. Just great for all small appliances and entertainment devices. If you've got something (can't imagine what) that draws a lot of power...check the amperage with the resort. Cheers, Richard.

Sunnyboy Jan 20th, 2006 01:38 PM

Actually Viceroy, the "official" current on Nevis is not 110/120V, 60 cycle but rather 220/230V and the cycles vary from 50 to 60. I speak from experience as I have a home on the island. However, I will agree with you that most, but not all, resorts and rental villas have transformers to convert electricity to something that approximates the 110/120V, 60 cycle "standard" North American current. Just so you know places like Montpelier have 220V throughout the resort (w/European plugs) although they do have one 110v outlet for electric shavers and laptops in each room.

For STEPHRB I'm not sure what type of outlets they have at Firefly. You might want to call the management company just to be on the safe side. FYI, if you are looking to charge things like laptops or cameras they are usually dual voltage so you can use 110v or 220v outlets but if you are coming from the US you'll need a European adapter plug for the outlet.

MSQ Jan 20th, 2006 06:02 PM

Is there a Firefly on Nevis too? The one I know is on Mustique where the plugs are englis three pronged 220 volt

MIM04 Jan 21st, 2006 04:25 AM

Yes, Firefly on Nevis is a group of cottages. Firefly on Mustique is a hotel.

STEPHRB Jan 21st, 2006 06:50 AM

Sorry-that is the second time I did that!! I was talking about Nevis Firefly cottage.

STEPHRB Jan 21st, 2006 06:54 AM

And Thank you for your help!!!

MSQ Jan 21st, 2006 11:22 AM

Firefly in Mustique with only 4 rooms advertises that it is not an hotel... it is an Experience. See www.mustiquefirefly.com.


NevisSun Feb 3rd, 2006 02:12 PM

Dear Stephrb,
The outlets are of the American kind and the voltage is 110. You could always call or e-mail the villa agent,Ian Hart, to verify though: You'll find his contact info at www.neviscottage.com/contact.html )
Have a wonderful trip.

Valerie_UK1 Feb 25th, 2006 11:18 PM

For detailed info on Firefly, see the Firefly web page

http://www.nevis1.com/firefly_cottages.html


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