101 Things to do at Nisbet Plantation

Enjoy adventurous exploration, indulgent relaxation, intriguing culture and history, authentic Creole food, and thrilling sports, all as part of a stay at Nisbet Plantation.

From active pursuits on Nevis to historic and cultural exploration on St Kitts, a stay at Nisbet Plantation brings with it a whole host of possibility. The resort has put together a definitive list of activities, the highlights of which we have compiled below. At #101, of course, is the reason that many head to the Caribbean in the summer – to do nothing.

Couples and families alike will be spoilt for choice on Nevis. The island’s modest size creates a real sense of exclusivity and means that the natural beauty has largely been left undisturbed. With excellent boat links across to neighbouring St Kitts, those looking for something a little more lively are also catered for.

Adventure
• Guided hike up the 3,232ft tall Nevis Peak
• Seek out the monkeys at Golden Rock
• Swim the 2.5miles from Nevis to St Kitts as part of the annual cross-channel event in March
• Uncover the hidden treasures of the island on a geocaching hunt

Relaxation
• Enjoy a picnic on Lover’s Beach
• Soak in the hot springs by the Bath Hotel, the first hotel in the Caribbean
• Stay in April to attend the annual Nevis Blues Festival
• Roast marshmallows under the stars on the beachfront

Culture
• Take a ferry across to St Kitts and visit the botanical gardens at Romney Manor, a former sugar cane plantation, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
• Follow the railway line on St Kitts that used to transport the sugar cane around the island
• Visit Charlestown, Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace
• Spend an hour or two at the reputedly-haunted abandoned Great House of Eden Brown
• Take in the vibrant colours and atmosphere of the Caribbean at Culturama, Nevis’ Annual Carnival, held in early August
• Witness the remarkable silk paintings kept at the Carolita Gallery of Art in High Hamilton

Food
• Try ‘Ting,’ a sparkling grapefruit drink that is popular across the Caribbean
• Visit the many local rum shops to try one of the Caribbean’s most famous exports

Sports
• Horseback-riding on Pinney’s Beach
• Become scuba-certified with Scuba Safaris at the resort
• Cycle the circumference of Nevis with Reggie Douglas
• Follow the Mount Lily mountain-biking trail

Prices for a 7-night stay at Nisbet Plantation from £1,490 per person.

Find out more about a stay at Nisbet Plantation here.