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101 Things to Do on St. Kitts and Nevis at Nisbet Plantation©
From outdoor hiking to the highest peak to scuba diving to the Caribbean Sea's floor to spotting green vervet monkeys or doing what we're famous for – nothing (#101). There is an abundance of things to do at Nisbet Plantation and on St. Kitts and Nevis.
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On Land · By Sea · Be Active · Relive History · Eat & Drink
Mingle with Locals · Make Memories · At Your Leisure
Nature encounters and adventures
- Hike Nevis Peak with legendary guide Lynnell Liburd; track your location with our hiker GPS
- Go green while touring our 36-square mile island on an electric scooter
- Admire the beautiful orchids at the Nevis Botanical Gardens
- Look for Green Throated Carib Humming birds that frequent our gardens
- Get in on the action at the oceanfront horse racing track at Indian Castle Beach
- Rent a jeep from West Indies’ Cricket Great, Derek Perry, a National Hero
- Horseback ride on Pinney’s Beach
- Zipline at Sky Safaris at Wingfield Estate on St. Kitts
- Go off-road in an ATV from Funky Monkey Safaris
- Witness wild donkeys roaming the plains by Nevis Peak
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On the water
- Kayak over a sunken plane
- Swim laps in our 25-yard beachfront freshwater pool
- Become scuba certified with a resort course from Scuba Safaris and dive your first day
- Sail with Caona on a catamaran and snorkel off St. Kitts
- Snorkel coral reefs right off the beach with complimentary equipment
- Test your balance skills with a windsurfing lesson from champion Winston Crooke
- Pack a picnic and head to Lover's Beach for an afternoon swim with someone special
- Cruise at sunset on the 55-foot schooner, Star
- Swim the annual cross-channel swim from Nevis to St. Kitts – only 2.5 miles
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Active pursuits
- Play croquet on our Great House lawn
- Test your athleticism in Nevis’ Annual Triathlon
- Bike around Nevis – 19.5 miles – with Reggie Douglas, Eastern Caribbean Champion
- Golf the 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. Golf Course at the Four Season Resort
- Stay in shape in our air-conditioned Fitness Center
- Play tennis on our hard court with complimentary equipment
- Target your core in a group or private Pilates class with Lali
- Mountain bike Mount Lily Trail
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Historical encounters
- Bathe in the thermal hot springs at the Caribbean’s first resort, The Bath Hotel
- Relive history at Figtree Church where Lord Nelson wed Fanny Nisbet
- Walk in famous footsteps on the Avenue of the Palms (Prince Charles was here in 1973)
- Step into the Caribbean’s oldest wooden house at Hermitage Plantation
- Visit Cottle Church, where whites and blacks first worshipped together on Nevis
- Find Fanny Nisbet’s plaque in the original oven for the Great House
- Join the Nevis Historical Society
- Step back in time at Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace museum in Charlestown
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Caribbean cuisine & cocktails
- Drink coconut water with head gardener Andrew “Hollywood” Nisbet
- Chat with Violet over coffee and the daily breakfast special at Coconuts
- Delight your appetite with the nightly Taste of Nevis dinner special
- Join in on the fun of group dining at Miss June’s Restaurant
- Taste the scrumptious lobster sandwich at Golden Rock Hotel
- Toast the sunset at Sunshine’s with his world-renowned Killer Bee Cocktail
- Spice up your cuisine with Val’s Delight Pepper Sauce (available in the boutique)
- Try the Tapas menu at Montpelier Plantation
- Sip the Federation’s Carib Beer brewed on St. Kitts
- Savor fresh lobster quiche at the Gallipot Bar and Restaurant
- Order fresh seafood every day of the year for lunch and dinner (and sometimes breakfast)
- Satisfy your sweet tooth with Pastry Chef Virgilio’s creations
- Eat all that you can at the Friday Fish Fry at Nelson Springs’ Yachtsman Grill
- Solve the world’s problems over cocktails at Sea Breeze Beach Bar
- Dine al fresco at the Great House, Lord Nelson and Fanny Nisbet’s Nevis home
- Enjoy fresh ahi tuna from Chef Mark at Double Deuce
- Lunch in a Royal Palm Grove at Ottley’s Plantation on St. Kitts
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Get to know Nevis
- Help Nevis education by donating a book or supplies to our adopted schools
- Differentiate between island goats and sheep – ask a local, it has to do with their tail
- Visit Dan the Bartender at Newcastle Pottery where he makes pottery the old-fashioned way
- Meet one of 400 Medical Students studying at Medical University of the Americas
- Explore St. Kitts, the “Big Island,” just a short ferry ride away
- Have summer fun with calypso, parades and more at Nevis’ Annual Carnival, Culturama
- Collect some of the world’s most sought-after stamps from the Nevis Philatelic Society
- Bring a piece of Nevis home with a hand carved stone from Marvin Chapman
- Worship with locals at one of more than 100 churches on island
- Have your hair braided by Sweet Pea and learn all the island gossip
- See silk paintings at The Carolita Gallery of Art in High Hamilton Estate
- Design your own island souvenir at Bocane’s Ceramics
- Guess the tie Patterson the Maitr’d will be wearing each night
- Cheer on locals at a cricket match
- Experience the local farmer’s market on Saturday mornings in Charlestown
- Learn how to receive Economic Citizenship through land purchase
- Tour Nevis with driver Calvin Klein and learn about his motto “is what I am”
- Karaoke with Dan, Patterson and team on Mondays in the Great House bar
- Bring back beautiful hand-carved wood from Kennedy Tyrell
- Ride the H Bus and get to know Nevisians on the trip to town
- Shop the local artisan’s tables during the Manager’s Rum Punch Party
- Ask the bartender where the 4th antique bedpost is located (three are in the Great House bar)
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Memorable moments
- Capture vacation memories with a complimentary Flip Video camera
- Plant a coconut palm to celebrate your vows, taken or renewed, at Nisbet
- Buy an exclusive Nisbet Plantation T-shirt, the only place in the world they’re available
- Send a postcard to friends and family – postage is on us
- Enter your vacation pictures in Nisbet’s photo contest to win a $100 drink certificate
- Mingle with guests and locals at the weekly Beachfront Barbeque
- Say “I do” with the blessing of Pastor Davidson Morton
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Leisurely resort recreation
- Sip afternoon tea on the 1778 Great House patio
- Borrow, trade or donate a book to Nisbet’s library
- Find Green Vervet monkeys in the mango trees at Nisbet
- Bet on Patterson’s Land Crab Races, which benefit Nevis school children
- Admire local art in the Eva Wilkin room of the Great House
- Pet our furry greeter, Henry the cat, at reception
- Roast marshmallows on the beach with amazing views of stars and planets
- Weave a palm frond basket with Jackie the groundsman
- Listen to our Hydroponic Gardener Lloyd Williams play his tenure flute at cocktail hour
- While away the day in a beachfront hammock
- Indulge yourself at Nisbet’s The Palms Spa
- Tap your feet to the beat of Rohan Claxton’s Steel Pan Band at our Sunday beachfront lunch
- Resist the urge to connect with the outside world with our complimentary Wi-Fi
- Challenge someone to a game of chess in the Great House living room
- Bury yourself in a good book on your private patio
- Like us on Facebook to get the inside scoop
- Review the guest book and find someone from your city
- Catch a flick with one of the dozens of complimentary DVDs in our library
- Soak in our beachfront hot tub and toast the end of a fabulous day
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101. Do what we are famous for – nothing!
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