Travel To Nevis
If you are planning for an amazing Nevis Vacation, just how are you getting there? Most travel by plane, but you can get there by boat as well.
Here is a bit of investigative information for you, the Nevis Traveler, like myself.
In the Caribbean, American Eagle has two flights per day from San Juan. Other airline service is also available from Antigua and St. Maarten. Fly into St. Kitts and take a ferry ride over to Nevis Island.
Cheaper flights are most often available in the low season, June 1 to November 30, mainly becuase this is thought to be hurricane season. The shoulder season is often cheaper too, which goes from about April 15 to June 1. Airfare is pretty much most pricey during the peak season, lasting from December to early April, and during holidays. This is when people really love to TRAVEL TO NEVIS.
So, what kind of numbers are we looking at here? Well, low season can range between $500 to $600 round-trip, and between $700 and $1,000 in peak season.
FYI - Here are some great travel tips that could help you on your Nevis Vacation!
1. Don’t forget your passport! All passengers must show a valid passport and a return ticket upon arrival to Nevis West Indies. U.S. and Canadian citizens need proof of citizenship: a passport, birth certificate or voters’ registration card. U.S. residents need their green card.
2. Tip your servers as you would if you were at home. Ten, 15, to 20 percent is the norm, based on the service of course. Some restaurants and hotels will automatically add a 10 percent gratuity, so make sure you aware of that whe nthe bill is dropped. Ask if you don’t know. Porters and bellhops receive 50 cents per bag while Nevis taxi drivers should be tipped 10 to 15 percent of the fare.
3. You can check on the kids and call home from St. Kitts and Nevis. Most hotels offer USA direct calling service, or they can connect you with an operator from your country.
4. There are taxes added on to things in Nevis, just as anywhere else. There is a $17 airport departure tax, a room tax of seven percent and service charge of ten percent.
5. You can still get in room entertainment, if you feel the need for some tube while on vacation. Most hotels have 22 cable channels, including CNN, ESPN, the Disney Channel, premium movie channels and local stations. That is usually a great to know for those who are addicted.
6. The drinking water is safe, as fresh spring water comes from numerous volcanic springs. You don’t need to worry about sticking to bottled water, like when going on vacation to Mexico.
7. Pack accordingly to season and weather. Linen is my beach favorite. Cover up in town, like at home, but feel free to sport you beach attire on the Nevis Shores. Comfortable, conservative clothing is the norm in Nevis.
8. You will need to adjust your watches nd clocks. The time zone is Atlantic Standard Time, which is one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time and the same as Eastern Daylight Time.
9. You can convert your money upon arrival if you wish. The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar(EC), which is fixed to the US dollar. Recent exchange rate was $1(US) = $2.70(EC). Be glad to know that US currency, travelers checks and major credit cards are welcome everywhere on Nevis Island.
10. There are many banks in Nevis to utilize if needed. These include Bank of Nova Scotia, Barclays Bank PLC, Royal Bank of Canada, St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Ltd., Bank of Nevis Ltd., Nevis Co-Operative Banking Co. Ltd., and St. Kitts & Nevis National Bank.
11. There are medical facilities if an emergency was to occure. St. Kitts and Nevis has doctors on call at hotels and a 24-hour Casualty Department if needed. Pharmaceutical services are widely available as well, but don’t forget your prescriptions.
12. You can shop til you drop everdya except Sundays. On Thursdays, most shops close for the afternoon as well.
Check out Geographia.com for a bit more on these topics! Very helpful stuff!
Hope I could Help!
Nevis Lover ~ Becca Briley 
