Nevis is a 36 square mile (93 square kilometers) paradise located in the Caribbean Sea with a population of approximately 12,000 inhabitants. The island is 200 miles Southeast of Puerto Rico (1hr flight time), 1,000 miles South of Miami (3 hrs flight time), 1,700 miles from New York (4 hours flight time), 2,500 miles from Toronto (5 hours flight time) and 4,000 miles from London (8 hours flight time).
Renowned for its beautiful mountain scenery, the island is dominated by Nevis Peak, which rises to a height of 3,232 feet in the center of the island and is invariably covered with clouds. The island is encircled by miles of breathtaking palm-fringed beaches that are clear, calm and pristine. The island is also graced with a lush tropical rain forest that complements the beauty of the coastline and provides eco-tourism lovers with an opportunity for adventure.
The average air temperature is 79° F (26° C) and humidity is 71.5% with extremes in temperature and humidity tempered by breezes from the north-east trade winds with very low humidity. The average sea temperature is 80° F (27° C). The average annual rainfall is 55 inches (1,397 mm). This is the ideal environment for attracting visitors.
Nevis is home to the Five-Diamond Four Season Resort and the Historic Inns where visitors can step back in time to the way the Caribbean used to be in the Plantation era. You are urged to combine business and pleasure and enjoy the beauty, seclusion, and relaxed atmosphere of Nevis, "The Queen of the Caribbean." To learn more about the rich history and culture of Nevis, and to explore highlights of Nevis, click here.
