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.

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No worries…Internet services are widely available at hotels and Internet cafes on Nevis Island

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As for money in Nevis, the official currency is the East Caribbean Dollar

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If your work simply cannot stay at home, you may tote around your wireless laptop if you need to access your emails while on your Nevis Vacation.

You can also surf the net on a computer at the Leyton’s Sun Surf Internet Cafe in the TDC Mall in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis and eat lunch at the same time. Their phone number is (869)469-1999

They have a printer as well as a scanner so anyone may print or scan documents. They are open from 9:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Saturday. Their helpful staff will assist those who are unfamiliar with computers.

The price for non-members is 25 cents U.S. per minute. Membership is approximately USD 22 for ten hours and USD 1.25-1.50 an hour thereafter. Scanning costs approximately USD 1.20 a page, printing is 25 cents U.S. per page and colour prints are approximately 75 cents U.S. per page. Don’t forget about all the delicious goodies that are available here too. Sandwiches, cakes, coffee and tea are on sale as well as a range of gift items. MyTravelGuide.com

Many of the nice hotels and resorts offer Internet access as well. Sometimes there is a small fee, but often times, it is complementry if you are a guest there.

Let’s Talk Money

The official currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is divided into 100 cents. It is tied to the US dollar at a rate of US$1=EC$2.70. Most businesses accept US Dollar notes as payment, but change is given in EC$. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely accepted, and major currencies can be exchanged at banks, with US Dollars the cheapest to exchange. Most banks are closed on weekends, but provide 24-hour ATM services. Worldtravels.com

Other Currency Exchange Rates

XCD 1.00 =

US$ 0.37
£ 0.18
C$ 0.39
A$ 0.45
R 2.65
€ 0.27
NZ$ 0.52

Maybe you will need to send home some of the cool things you will buy on your Nevis Vacation…

Mail & Shipping

Airmail letters to the United States and Canada cost EC$.90 per half ounce; postcards require EC$.80; to the United Kingdom letters cost EC$1.20, postcards EC$1; to Australia and New Zealand, letters cost EC$1.60, postcards EC$1.20. Mail takes at least 7 to 10 days to reach the United States. St. Kitts and Nevis issue separate stamps, but each honors the other’s. Fodors.com

Check out the fun NEVIS ISLAND ACTIVITIES offered to ALL

There are beautiful Nevis Hotels, Nevis Resorts and Nevis Villas where you can enjoy your stay in Nevis West Indies.

Oh.. and did I mention… You can use the Internet in Nevis!

Hope I could help Have a Blessed Day!

Becca Briley

Good To Know Info About Your Cellular Phone

If you simply cannot stay peacefully detached from your voicemail or phone calls, rest assured, all can be easily accessed on a Nevis Vacation!

Wouldn’t it be a blessing though to be able to turn off the phone for more than a day? I know what it feels like, and it is such a releasing feeling not to have your hands tied up at all times… if you can do it!

However, for many of us, we can’t survive without it.

So, can you use your Cell Phone in Nevis? YES!

Telestial.com provides some technological insight on cell phone use on Nevis Island:

Outside of the United States and a handful of countries, international cell phone carriers operate on a unified standard called GSM (Global Services for Mobile). This is why a cell phone for London will also work in Paris, Johannesburg, Beijing and Sydney…

And Yes… NEVIS…

This GSM standard requires a GSM mobile phone and a SIM card. The SIM card is a small chip that allows your phone to connect with a local wireless carrier in the country you are visiting…

If you are unsure of your cell phone’s capabilities and status, call your cell phone provider to see if you have these cellular components. Don’t worry, it’s easy to figure it out.

Learn more about:
International Cell Phones
Prepaid SIM Cards
Return-Call Service
Satellite Phones
Calling Cards

You Can Use Your Cell Phone here in Nevis, West Indies.

More Good To Know Info. from Worldtravels.com:

The international dialling code for St Kitts and Nevis is +1 869. The outgoing code is 1 for the Caribbean, USA and Canada, and 011 for all other international destinations followed by the relevant country code… City/area codes are not in use. Internet services are widely available at hotels and Internet cafes. Cable and Wireless Caribbean Cellular (St Kitts) Ltd (GSM 850/1900) and Wireless Ventures Ltd (GSM 900/1800) provide cellular phone service.

Don’t Worry… About A Thing!… Every Little Thing… Is Gonna Be Alright!

So book your Flight to Nevis, dive into the Nevis Island Attractions and Don’t Worry

Upcoming Good to know Info: Internet Availabilty…

Becca Briley