Robert

Diana; Interestingly, I just finished the book "Earth In The Balance" by Al Gore. He discussed diving in the Caribbean and seeing the coral bleaching. The build up of CO2 and resultant global warming has made the oceans uncomfortably warm for the tiny organisms which dwell in coral polyps, which also give them their color. They vacate the coral and only the white coral skeletons are left, thus the "bleaching" effect. It's happening on a global scale, and coral reefs are in rapid decline. Scientists are interested in this process because the coral reefs are akin to the canary warning the the coal miner of danger in the air. Enjoy the reefs while you can! Robert

Uni2

Hi again ellene,

I have a couple more questions for you.

Was the ocean at Pinney's beach warm? Did you go to other beaches on Nevis and if so, how was the water there? Also, I heard from another poster that the sand is really hot on Pinney's- was it like that when you were there?

thanks!
Jean

JoeyJoJoJr_Shabadoo

Ellene,
can you tell me more about the tennis? did it seem like the pro's were really involved and were a lot of guests playing?

Robert,
Al Gore's book doesn't even meet the standards of pseudo-science. He has as much credibility as the Unabomber.

Robert

Uni2; Here's a "Best Kept" secret you may be interested in about beaches on Nevis. One of the most beautiful beaches is called "Lover's Beach." If you drive from the airport towards 4 Seasons, in less than a mile on the right, you'll see a dirt road, quite worn, with a small hand-painted sign announcing "Lover's Beach." It's worth the chuck-hole filled, 600 foot jaunt to see: remote and only occassionally visited by tourists who find out about it by word-of-mouth. No concession stands or buildings, just several miles of sand, protected waters, and a great view of the other nearby islands.

Joeyjojo; You're incorrect about Al Gore's books regarding global warming and the loss of coral reefs via bleaching effect. True, a few scientists were skeptical when it was first published, but research since then is mounting to prove its a reality. Robert

Uni2

thanks Robert, I will visit "Lover's Beach" when there later this month.

flyingcircus

Robert-
Is lover's beach walkable from the Four Seasons? Is there anything walkable from the Four Seasons-I love to walk.

ellene

Regarding tennis,
The pros seemed great. I signed my son up for lessons, and the pro was involved with him, I then watched him teach the next player( an adult), and he was definitely involved with him. This gentleman actually had lessons twice after my son, so clearly he was doing something right. Tons of guests were playing, court time had to be reserved at least a day out, and it was August. The courts were in good condition, there was ice water, chilled towels and evian next to each court. Some once came out once during each session to check and restock.

Robert

Flying Circus; it's about 5 miles, one-way following the highway which circles the island. Head north. There's also a neat hiking trail just south of 4 Seasons which beging at Shallow Ghaut, a little creek which forms a beautiful marsh and wetlands area. The trail heads up to Montravers Estate Ruins, and joins a longer trail called Upper Round Trail. You could also drive to the Goldern Rock Plantation Inn and take the short trail to see the monkeys or continue on to the trail leading to the top of Nevis Peak. I'd go with a guide on the longer trail; it gets treacherous with many slippery places. When we were there, a hiker slide several hundred feet down into a gorge due to the damp rainforest floor caused by continual mist and/or rain. Robert

tiffs

I am planning our 35 wedding anniversary. Not sure if the oceanfront/view room is worth the differance from other rooms. Could you advise on this point ? What type of room would you suggest. Thank

tiffs

Could you advise on the type of room to stay in ? Looking at an oceanfront room but the price is approx $1,500 per week more then mountainview. Is it worth it if you can share on this point.We are going just questioning the room type. Thnak you

Uni2

My husband and I just celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary there last week. We stayed in the Mountain Side room and before we arrived I called and asked if we could have a private room since it was our anniversary. I would not pay the difference to be on the ocean because the Mountainview rooms are just a very little bit more of a walk from the beach and they are more private in that they face the golf course and Mt. Nevis oand not the ocean where others are most of the time. This is the quietest time of year, so anywhere would have been private, but the views from our room were spectacular and we loved it- 1,500 would not be worth it since the rooms are the same in terms of interior layout and the oceanfront rooms are set on the grass a little ways back on the beach (and the mountain view rooms are right in back on the oceanfront ones). Anyway, it was amazing and we loved it, good luck

tiffs

Ellene, thank you so much for the information. Very helpfull,