Nevis lies in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies, well below the normal East to West hurricane path most commonly witnessed in theCaribbean. Recently, Hurricane Omar brushed the western side of the island travelling in an unusual West to East trajectory. Overall, the island came through the storm with flying colors and is warmly welcoming back visitors to charming guest houses, beautiful hotels, historic plantation inns and spectacular estate villas all over the island.  Four Seasons Resort Nevis will be closed for renovations until further notice and guests should contact the hotel or check out their website for more information. 
 
It’s a great time to visit Nevis, the Queen of the Caribees, where you are only a stranger here once…


There's something about this small, sombrero-shaped island that grabs you. The charm and tranquility takes you back to a time when things were simpler, when life was more peaceful, when stress was just a word, not a way of life.

This 36-square-mile island lies near the top of the Lesser Antilles archipelago, about 200 miles south of Puerto Rico, and just west of Antigua. This island jewel is approximately 7 miles long and 5 miles wide, with natural vegetation that is unparalleled.

Green and serene, Nevis is truly one of the remaining unspoilt places and proudly carries the name, "Queen of the Caribees." 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 to be explored. In the hills, the comical green vervet monkeys chatter and scamper; in the sea, the whales cruise by. Stroll around and see the architecture of eras gone by: churches, windmills, and refurbished Great Houses.

Its 10,000 residents are friendly and helpful, ready to make new friends and welcome back regular visitors. The genuine charm and hospitality radiate into the unspoken, "Welcome," "Be my guest," and "Do come again."

Nevis is special, a place that will seduce you, and tug at your heart strings after you leave.

Like they say on Nevis: "You're only a stranger here once."