If you are planning a Nevis Vacation for you and your family, plan ahead so you can have the Best Trip Ever!

The QUEEN OF THE CARIBBEAN has so much to offer…

Familiarize yourself with Nevis Island by checking out this Nevis Map at www.skyviews.com/nevis/map.html

Some Good To Knows About NEVIS:

Nevis is one of the Leeward Islands and lies about 200 miles south of Puerto Rico. Nevis is slightly elongated, 7 miles long and 5 miles wide with an area of 36 sq. miles. The Nevis Peak is an extinct volcano and has the elevation of 3,232 ft.

About 10,000 people live in Nevis, West Indies. Most of the population is of African descent. The official language is English. Nevis is relatively prosperous, with a literacy rate exceeding 97% and an average life expectancy of over 67 years.

The capital of Nevis is Charlestown. The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC). This is tied to the US dollar at the rate of US$ 1 = EC$ 2.66. US dollars are accepted everywhere in Nevis. There are many ATMS around town and Credit cards are accepted widely, including some grocery stores.

If you just can’t get away from your daily email… Cable or wireless Internet access is available at the many beautiful Nevis Hotels, Nevis Resorts and Nevis Villas.

Driving is on the left side of the Road.

You can rent a car, jeep or mountain bikes in Nevis if you want to drive yourself, or you can just cab it.

Hope I could help Becca Briley

How to Travel Nevis

By bike, car, taxi, jeep, scooter or bus, there many means of getting around Nevis Island.

Afterall, there is so much natural beauty to soak in while you journey the “Queen of the Caribees“.

As you land in Your Dream Destination, TAXIS are always waiting for you upon stepping off your Flight to Nevis.

Nevis Car Rentals and Nevis Bicycle Rentals are always available if taxis are not your style!

Taxi Cabs:

Taxi stands can be found at the Newcastle Airport and in Charlestown. If you plan on cruisin’ da island with a taxi driver, hotel and resort staff are always willing to help accomadate your Nevis Island Travels.

Charlestown Taxi Stand 869-469-1483/5631
Newcastle Taxi Stand 869-469-9790

Nevis Car Rentals:

In order to rent a car or a scooter on a Nevis Vacation it is mandatory to obtain a driver’s license from any of the island police departments. These police departments can be found in Charlestown, Newcastle, Cotton Ground or Gingerland. You must provide your valid driver’s license from home (where ever that may be) in order to obtain a three-month license which runs $24.00 US. Mini-vans and jeeps are available as well for larger parties wanting to stay together on an Island Adventure.

Car Rental Companies:

Hertz - Nelson’s Spring - 869-469-7467
Gajor’s - Charlestown - 869-469-5367/1439
M&M Rental - Newcastle - 869-663-2013/869-469-9798
Nevis Car Rental - Newcastle - 869-469-9837
Noel’s - Farm Estate - 869-469-5199
Parry’s - Pinney’s Industrial Site - 869-469-5917
Stanley’s - Church Ground - 869-469-2597
Strikers - Hermitage - 869-469-2654
TDC - Charlestown - 869-469-5430
Teach - Charlestown - 869-469-1140

Takin’ Da Bus:

Catch a ride on “No Problem” or “Zion Train” into town and wander around the market or a museum. Yes, each of the buses have names! It’s a fun and catchy idea I think.
So, how does a Nevis Traveler cruise about one of these buses? These privately owned, public mini-busses drive around the main road on Nevis Island all day and into the night. Just flag one down on the side of the road in the direction that you are going. The driver will stop and pick you up. Depending on the length of your trip, bus fares can run between $1. and $5. EC.

OH… and a couple of HUGE POINTERS I constantly have to remind myself of…

1 - DRIVE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD

2 - DON’T PARK WHERE YELLOW LINES ARE PAINTED

The Insight On Nevis Transportation:

For those intersted in reading up on the TRANSPORTATION HANDBOOK of Nevis, take a look!

Becca Briley