What a DREAMY CARIBBEAN VACATION HOME! What is a dream if you can’t share it with someone?

Nestled in a former coconut plantation, directly on Pinney’s Beach in Nevis lies my Nevis Dream Home!

It is a Dream for me! I dream about the day I would be able to buy my own Nevis Villa just like Villa Paradiso.

It is called Villa Paradiso

My dream home Features a gorgeous Shower, Incredible Ocean View, Golf Nearby, A Washing Machine and Relaxing Jacuzzi.

Villa Paradiso is an exciting blend of Balinese and Caribbean architecture created by world famous designer Adam D. Tihany. Each Villa has a private pool, surrounded by coral stone and beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea. The outdoor thatched roof-dinning pavilion is dramatically set overlooking the pool, the ocean and Pinney’s Beach.

Pinneys is a fine beach, the longest beach on Nevis. It is on the Caribbean side of the island, where the sea is usually quite calm.

This beach is almost 3 miles long, reaching from just outside of Charlestown all the way to the north end of Cades Bay. You can walk the whole length of the beach, including going past the lagoon at Nelson’s Spring. And if you do walk the whole beach, you will only have to go off the sand a little way at two points, once because of a small rocky point, and the other time because of the rocks which were put down by the Four Seasons in 2005 to protect the north end of their property against erosion.

The sand on Pinney’s Beach is a pleasant pale yellow-grey color. Parts of the beach are still relatively wild, and you will see usually see pelicans fishing as well as shy Night Herons resting. Sometimes there are shells washed up here and there on Pinney’s, depending on what the sea has been doing recently. You will also see brightly-painted, hand-made fishing boats, pulled up on the beach just north of the Nevis Four Seasons Resort.

Tripadvisor is a great Nevis Island source for finding fun Nevis Activities as well as Booking Nevis Vacations!

You can look up this Nevis Villa (My dream villa) at StKittsNevisRealEstate.com

Becca Briley

In need of a good, bonding Caribbean family vacation!? We could all use one here and there.

From what I see day to day, I think we should all cherish the time we have with our loved ones much more.

So why leave the kids at home? They too could benefit from a fun-filled yet relaxing Nevis Vacation as you all immerse yourselves in Rich Caribbean Culture.

And who doesn’t love going to the beach!? That was a rhetorical Question BTW

Four Seasons Resort in Nevis offer much accomodations for families.

Although the Four Seasons on Nevis Island is known best as a luxury resort, kids are welcome and much in evidence. Features include:

-Complimentary All Seasons kid’s club, ages 3 to 9, with “nominal fee” for optional lunch or dinner
-Babysitting is available
-For teens: Entertainment Centre has board games, computer games, foosball, big-screen TV…
-Ocean Pool, for families, is right by the sea
-Playground for small kids
-Children’s menus in restaurants and with room service
-Cribs and rollaways available
-Kids under 18 share parents’ room at no extra charge
-50% discount on second rooms for kids 17 and under (5-day minimum)

**Make sure to tell the resort the ages of your kids before your stay, and receive a welcome amenity for younger kids, child-size bathrobes AND EVEN complimentary bedtime milk and cookies. YUMMY IN MY TUMMY I prefer chocolate chip! hehe **

See more Nevis Photos here from the Four Seasons Resort in Nevis.

Special for Families - Adopt a Sea Turtle:

Nevis is a nesting ground for endangered hawksbill, leatherback and green sea turtles. Four Seasons Resort Nevis has partnered with the Carib’n Conservation Corporation to “adopt a sea turtle” for each family checking in with kids 16 and under. Kids get a certificate, conservation guide, logo magnet, & more. The “adopted” turtles have been named and satellite tagged with transmitters for research. Back home, kids can track the migratory patterns of their turtle online via www.cccturtle.org.

For a fun interactive and educational online activity… see Turtle Tides HERE!
It is a section devoted to kids! Here you will find links to games, turtle heroes, activities, artwork, information to download and past Turtle Tides newsletters. We will continue to add content from kids, parents and educators.

Speaking of family, I love this! A real Family Reunion in St. Kitts - Nevis ~ Video from Youtube…

Nevis Lover,
Becca Briley

INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY… Public Holiday and Celebrations ~ Nevis and Saint Kitts attained Independence from Britain in 1983.

The Beautiful “Queen of the Caribbean” turns 25 today. Nevis should feel a sense of accomplishment and great pride displayed by all at such a momentous day.

There is NO EXCUSE not to Celebrate NEVIS ISLAND today SEPT. 19, 2008! Where is the partying goin’ down!?!?

The ceremonial Military Parade took place at Grove Park this morning.

There was Nevis drag racing at the drag racing grounds in St. James Parish.

The premier’s reception will be at the Oualie Beach Hotel at 7 p.m.

The Tempo concert will be at at Long Point at 9 p.m.

Horseracing organized by Nevis Turf and Jockey Club at Indian Castle Race Track

Some insight from SUN ST. Kitts & Nevis

Some of the acts for the Tempo concert will be soca diva, Destra Garcia, the Mighty Sparrow, Machel Montano and calypso great, David Rudder.

Under the theme, “Pride, progress and development Independence, 25 years of success”, residents of Nevis celebrated with a successful religious concert at the Church of God, Eden Brown last Thursday, the Caribbean Wellness Day Walk from Golden Rock to Villa Grounds last Saturday and a service of prayer and thanksgiving last Sunday at the Netball Complex.

ALSO… take a look at Nevis’ Myspace Page and Nevis’ Facebook Page!

TO NEVIS ISLAND

Becca Briley

Nevis, West Indies has been lucky this year, in that it has not been hit by any severe hurricanes.

Yes Nevis Island gets its share of exciting tropical stormy weather, but all the hurricane action is elsewhere this season!

The latest threatning hurricane is headed for the Gulf Of Mexico, and YES, it is headed for New Orleans… Again. Hurricane Gustave is intensifying, but the proper precautions are taking place!

Gustav became a very dangerous Category 4 hurricane on Saturday afternoon. After crossing the western tip of Cuba, Gustav has weakened slightly, now with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph. Gustav is expected to reintensify overnight and on Sunday as it moves through the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Weather.com gives the best, latest updates on weather all over the globe!

Western Cuba has experienced destructively high winds, excessive rainfall, flash flooding, and high surge/waves. Rainfall amounts are locally approaching a foot and some areas could see more than 20 inches by Sunday. Squally weather reaches as far east as central Cuba.

Along the northern Gulf Coast, a hurricane watch is in effect from east of High Island, Texas, to the Alabama/Florida border, including Lake Pontchartrain and the City of New Orleans. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within 36 hours. A tropical storm watch is in effect along the Florida Panhandle Coast from the Alabama/Florida border east to the Ochlockonee River. A “watch” means that conditions are possible within 36 hours, a portions of this area will likely be upgraded to warnings on Sunday.

So what’s the latest as far as Nevis Weather goes!? Well, it’s bit wet, but not too hot. I wish I was there now! I’d go play in the rain!!!

Feel free to check out the Nevis Forcast HERE just incase you are planning a Lovely and Exciting Nevis Vacation in the near future. It’s always a good idea to plan ahead.

The Nevis Four Seasons Resort also offers an extended forcast and Annual Average Tempuratures.

Five day Nevis Weather Forecast:
TODAY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Intermittent clouds Mostly cloudy Intermittent clouds Intermittent clouds Intermittent clouds
High 88°F / 31°C High 86°F / 30°C High 87°F / 30°C High 87°F / 30°C High 88°F / 31°C
Low 77°F / 25°C Low 76°F / 24°C Low 77°F / 25°C Low 77°F / 25°C Low 75°F / 23°C

Average temperatures:

MONTH FAHRENHEIT CELSIUS
High Low High Low
January 83 72 28 22
February 83 72 28 22
March 84 73 29 23
April 85 75 29 23
May 85 75 29 23
June 86 78 30 25
July 86 78 30 25
August 87 79 30 25
September 87 79 30 25
October 84 73 29 23
November 84 73 29 23
December 83 72 28 22

Safe Travels ~ Becca Briley