One visit to Nevis and you'll be smitten forever. You'll fall
for its sleepy charm, beautiful lush landscapes, unspoilt scenery
and hassle-free attitude.
It's how the Caribbean used to be;
afternoon tea on the verandah, turtles swimming onto your deserted
beach and wild green monkeys causing havoc on the golf course.
Yet five-star amenities and luxurious
accommodation lie within a lovingly-restored plantation house.
Flying time: 8hrs 30
minutes to Antigua, then onward flight of 40 minutes.
Time difference: GMT -4hrs.
Getting there: Direct services operate
to Antigua with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, with
onward flights to Nevis on Liat or on shared or private
charters.
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar, which is
tied to the US Dollar.
Vaccinations: Precautions for tetanus, typhoid,
diphtheria and hepatitis A are recommended - please contact your
doctor for up-to-date information.
Visas: British passport holders do not require
a visa. All other nationals please check visa requirements with the
embassy.
Best time time to visit: Hot and tropical
climate tempered by trade winds throughout most of the year. The
driest period is from January to April and there is increased
rainfall in summer and towards the end of the year. Like the other
Leeward Islands, Antigua can be affected by hurricanes, which are
most likely to develop between June and November.