Green and serene – Nevis beckons nature lovers

With its many sandy beaches, and dominant green mountains traversed by fluffy white clouds giving the peaks the look of being covered in snow, the charm and tranquility of the island of Nevis is one of its main attractions.

With a niche market, the island does not experience a high volume of visitors, although tourism is one of its main revenue earners. The Four Seasons Hotel draws a select clientele to the island for its unique charms. Helen Kidd of the Nevis Tourism Authority says that as a high-end destination, Nevis has been attracting return guests from Europe, North America, and the Caribbean.

Nevis is truly one of the remaining un-spoiled places and proudly carries the name, “Queen of the Caribees.” The name is thought to have been given by Christopher Columbus when he saw the cloud covered Nevis peak. From the top of the 3,232-foot Nevis Peak to the depths of the clear waters offshore, there is a world of flora and fauna waiting to be explored by nature lovers.
In the mountains, the comical ververt monkeys chatter and scamper; in the sea, divers explore the underwater wonders; in the towns the architecture is reminiscent of the plantation days—the churches, windmills, and refurbished great houses.
Many small hotels have rehabilitated the plantation houses in the mountains and offer guests a unique experience of history and nature, combined with the mix of sea, sand, and sun. This is probable one of the few places with architecture that houses contemporary offices dating back centuries.

The best thing about Nevis is its people, Helen Kidd pointed out. They are genuinely friendly. “The people, combined with the beauty and tranquility of the mountains together with the sea, sand, and sun, and of course our unique architecture, are some of the reasons we have repeat visitors,” she said.