An unspoiled island in the West Indies, Nevis captivates visitors seeking a luxuriously secluded getaway with historic charm and Caribbean culture.
Some even call it the little sister of Saint Kitts, and you won’t find a single traffic light or large cruise ship docking on this 36-square-mile island. Under the majestic, dormant volcano of Nevis Peak lies lush rainforest filled with green monkeys, sandy beaches edged with crystal-clear water, colorful colonial architecture, and beautiful gardens. No building is taller than a coconut tree. There’s a luxury resort, a host of boutique hideaways, and home-style restaurants serving fresh fish, lobster, and rum punches.
Getting there is effortless when you fly personal with Tradewind Aviation. Operating the largest fleet of on-demand Pilatus PC-12 aircraft in the U.S., Tradewind offers the best availability in the industry for private charter flights to Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV/TKPN) on Nevis from San Juan and throughout the USVI. Efficient and comfortable, the Pilatus PC-12 offers plenty of legroom for up to eight guests with a full complement of luggage. For those looking to fly directly from the U.S., private service flights to Nevis can be arranged with Tradewind’s aircraft partners.
Imagine the luxury of bypassing the hassles of commercial air travel. Fly on your own time and arrive with family and friends, relaxed and ready to begin your Nevis vacation. From either Puerto Rico or the USVI, Tradewind will have you on the ground in Nevis in under an hour.
From the airport, it’s a short drive to your private villa or hotel. Four Seasons Resort is the largest, offering rooms, suites, and villas on gorgeous Pinney’s Beach. There are also a number of distinctive boutique hotels including the very private Montpelier Plantation & Beach on the site of a former sugar plantation in the foothills of Nevis Peak, and Golden Rock Inn, an 11-room artsy hotel with a bohemian chic vibe inspired by the late abstract artist Brice Marsden and his wife Helen.
Island days can be as serene or as adventurous as you wish. Here’s our guide to the top things to do in Nevis.
Hike the Rainforest or Climb Nevis Peak
Take a guided hike through the mountainside rainforest surrounding the base of Nevis Peak. You’ll learn about the forest’s flora and fauna, and see rare birds and vervet monkeys. If you’re up for a challenge, climb the 3,232-foot volcano, a 4 to 5-hour roundtrip ordeal that requires the help of ropes to scramble up the steep, often muddy slopes to the cloud-laced summit. You’ll feel exhilarated upon reaching the mountaintop with magnificent views of the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and several neighboring islands.
Explore the Best Beaches in Nevis
Pinney’s Beach on the western side is the longest beach on the island, with golden sand and calm waters perfect for swimming. Enjoy the sunset from one of the many alfresco beach bars like Sunshine’s. Here you must try the potent lime and grenadine rum punch known as the Killer Bee. On the northwest coast, Oualie Beach has tranquil, shallow water that’s great for paddleboarding, kayaking, and swimming. If you’re looking for a beach with quiet seclusion, head for Lover’s Beach on the north coast, ideal for a romantic picnic with views of Saint Kitts.
Courtesy of Botanical Gardens of Nevis
Visit the Botanical Gardens of Nevis
What originated as a private garden is now a peaceful public sanctuary with five acres of tropical plants from around the world, including over 100 types of palms and the flamboyant, the country’s national flower. Horticulturists will enjoy discovering native and endangered species set into a landscape dotted with fountains, waterfalls, and sculptures. Gardens are themed around orchids and bromeliads, cactus, tropical fruit, vines, and herbs. Don’t miss the rainforest conservatory and its resident parrots.
Wander through Historic Charlestown
Alexander Hamilton was a Nevisian, born on the island in the 1750s. Learn more about his origin story at the Alexander Hamilton exhibition within the Museum of Nevis History in Charleston, where you’ll also learn about the island’s history from prehistoric times through slavery, rebellion, and modernization. The rest of the town’s historic Georgian-style buildings are easily explored on foot. Be sure to stop in at the Nevis Hot Springs for a 10-minute healing soak in the geothermal waters naturally laced with therapeutic minerals from the mountain. If you’re adding this stop to your journey, be sure to bring a towel.
Walk the Nevis Heritage Trail
Join an e-bike tour or rent a bike and ride along a portion of the Island Main Road, which circumvents the island. You’ll see blue and green signs leading visitors on a self-guided tour to more than two dozen historical points of interest. The Nevis Heritage Trail includes churches like St. John’s Figtree Anglican Church—where Horatio Nelson’s marriage to Fanny Nisbet is recorded—along with New River Estate, the island’s last functioning sugar mill, the 17th-century Fort Charles, plantation ruins, natural sites, and more. For a more adventurous option, take an off-road private guided tour in an ATV.
Nevis is a rare Caribbean hideaway that feels unhurried, uncrowded, and unspoiled. Now is the time to discover it, and a Tradewind private charter makes it easy to quickly slip away to an idyllic island that feels worlds apart.
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