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.” Dominated by the emerald-shrouded Nevis Peak which rises 3,232 feet as the island’s central volcanic anchor, the island is a masterclass in serene beauty, where lush rainforests cascade down to shores of silver and golden sand.

Stroll around and see the architecture of eras gone by: churches, windmills, and refurbished Great Houses. The locals 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 heartstrings after you leave.

Nevis holds a storied place in global history as the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. His legacy is preserved at the Museum of Nevis History in the heart of Charlestown. The island also served as the backdrop for the high-society romance between the legendary British Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson and Frances “Fanny” Nisbet, who were wed at the Montpelier Estate. During the 18th century, Nevis was the commercial hub of the Leeward Islands, its sugar industry once so prosperous that it was considered the richest of the British Caribbean possessions.

On September 19, 1983, Nevis became part of an independent nation and form part of the sovereign democratic state of St. Christopher and Nevis. It has the unique constitutional arrangement of being part of the Federal Parliament while having a separate parliament and its own Nevis Island Administration headed by a Premier.

Nevis also is home to many fine Hotels and Inns, such as the Four Seasons, the historical Hermitage, Golden Rock Inn and Nisbet Plantation, and many more great places to stay while on the island. A landmark of immense cultural and architectural significance, the Historic Bath Hotel is famously regarded as the first purpose-built hotel in the Caribbean. Originally constructed in the late 18th century (traditionally dated to 1778), the massive three-story structure was built by enslaved Africans using hand-cut volcanic stone and lime mortar. It was designed specifically to harness the therapeutic power of the island’s natural Hot Springs, which flow directly beneath the property. These volcanic springs continue to reach temperatures of up to 115°F, serving as a living monument to the island’s heritage of health, resilience, and natural beauty.