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 Accenting St. Kitts & Nevis - Official Travel Guide
Nevis, the smaller island, lies to the south and is approximately 7 miles in diameter, covering a total of 36 square miles.
Nevis, the "Queen of the Caribbees," possessed unimaginable wealth from its super-productive sugar industry, while on St. Kitts the impregnable fortress of Brimstone Hill stood as the Gibraltar of the West Indies.
Basseterre and Charlestown, the islands' capitals, are among the most captivating and picturesque of the Caribbean's colonial harbour towns.
www.geographia.com /stkitts-nevis   (532 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Charlestown, town, St. Kitts-Nevis (Caribbean Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
1,411) on the island of Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies.
Charlestown is the chief town and port of the island.
Sugar processing is the major industry; the port serves primarily to ship goods to St. Kitts.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/CharlestWI.html   (147 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies
Charlestown was built in a protected area on the Leeward side of Nevis, situated between Fort Charles and the Fort Black Rocks.
Most of the original buildings were destroyed over time by earthquakes, leading to the common practice of building a series of wooden upper floors over a stone ground floor.
During the 17th century many Sephardic Jews came to Nevis and the Antilles after being expelled from Brazil.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Charlestown,_Nevis,_West_Indies   (272 words)

  
 Charlestown - Wikipedia
Charlestown is the name of several places in the world:
Also note that other cities and towns in the U. are named Charleston (without the W).
This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charlestown   (120 words)

  
 West Indies-B beat Leewards for provisional series lead
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, (CMC) - West Indies-B are now provisional joint leaders of the 2004 Carib Beer Series after whipping the Leeward Islands by eight wickets late on the third day of their third round match at Grove Park yesterday.
Carl Tuckett and Browne featured in a middle-order rally for the Leewards that detained the West Indies “Development” team in the field, and the session was extended 15 minutes beyond the scheduled tea-time, when the last wicket-pair held on until 3.00 p.m.
It was the third win for West Indies-B in their fourth season, having defeated the Windwards in 2001, Bangladesh “A” in 2002, and Kenya earlier this month.
www.landofsixpeoples.com /news401/nc401269.htm   (779 words)

  
 Map Of Nevis, West Indies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Nevis Bed and Breakfast - Banyan Tree Bed and Breakfast on the...
Nevis Bed and Breakfast, The Banyan Tree B and B: an intimate BandB on the lovely island of Nevis, located in the West Indies, with views of Mount...
Numerous maps of Nevis West Indies in The Caribbean.
www.ledfeather.com /mapofnevis,westindies.html   (311 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Saint Kitts and Nevis Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Saint Kitts and Nevis is an island nation in the Caribbean, a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Saint Kitts and Nevis along with Anguilla, became an associated state with full internal autonomy in 1967.
St. Kitts and Nevis has a bicameral legislature: an 11-member senate appointed by the governor general (mainly on the advice of the prime minister and the leader of the opposition); and an 11-member popularly elected house of representatives which has eight St.
www.ipedia.com /saint_kitts_and_nevis.html   (471 words)

  
 A Private Villa Rental on Nevis Island, West Indies.
Don't miss the fascinating relics of Nevis' wealthy plantation age of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Nevis was once the richest island in the West Indies.
The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS), is one of the most active organisations of it's type in the Caribbean.
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 Saint Kitts and Nevis on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The chief settlement on Nevis is Charlestown, the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton.
Saint Kitts and Nevis acknowledges absence of official policy on women's participation in political life; Committee concludes consideration of country's report on implementation of anti-discrimination convention.
México enfrenta a Saint Kitts y Nevis en Miami en partido de trámite
www.encyclopedia.com /html/S/StK1ittsN1.asp   (651 words)

  
 St. Kitts and Nevis
The circularly shaped Nevis is surrounded by coral reefs and the island is almost entirely a single mountain, Nevis Peak (3,232 ft [985 m]).
Kitts, formerly St. Christopher, was settled by the British in 1623; Nevis in 1628.
In 1990, the premier of Nevis announced that he intended to seek an end to the federation with St. Kitts by 1992, but a local election in June 1992 postponed the idea.
www.factmonster.com /ipa/A0107930.html   (471 words)

  
 The Inn at Cades Bay Hotel Charlestown, Nevis West Indies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The restaurant is on the beach and its charm, particularly in the evenings with a clear sky and the sound of the waves, is simple yet unique.
Here, the casual cuisine is based on local West Indian flavors and its famous Wednesdays Happy Hour is the place to go to meet Nevis' welcoming inhabitants.
Nevis' waters are calm and clear with impressive coral formations and abundant tropical sea life.
www.onlinehotels.com /bed_and_breakfast/Adults_1/Rooms_1/M0DD9909D2.aspx   (409 words)

  
 Caribbean Trust Company (Nevis) Limited
Caribbean Trust Company (Nevis) Limited is a Company incorporated locally under the Companies Act, Cap: 335 of the Federation of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis, West Indies, and has its office in Charlestown, Nevis.
It is family-owned and is a member of the St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
He is a past President of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society as well as a past President of the Guyana Lawn Tennis Association 1972/73 and more recently past President of the Nevis Lawn Tennis Association 1993/98.
www.caribbean-trust.com /about_us.htm   (362 words)

  
 Condos at Nelson's Spring Nevis West Indies
Nestled on one of the most beautiful, peaceful beaches in the Caribbean, owners of a Nelson’s Spring condominium will be able to enjoy vacations in their own beautiful island residence, which is also a great investment opportunity.
The Condos at Nelson’s Spring are a 24 unit, two-story townhouse complex designed with all buildings facing the sea and strategically positioned to take advantage of gorgeous views of the neighboring island of St. Kitts and the Caribbean blue sea, with it’s gentle ocean breezes.
The Nelson's Spring beach front property is a place to experience the warm waters of the Caribbean for swimming or snorkeling, along with the tropical sun and the soft sands of a beautiful Nevis beach.
www.nelsonspring.com   (1130 words)

  
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Admitted: St Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla, St Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago
Admitted: St Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Montserrat
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 Charlestown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Charlestown, Nevis, West I 1000 ndies Charlestown was built in a protected area on the Leeward side of Nevis, situated between Fort Charles and the Fort Black Rocks.
The geographic extent of Charlestown has changed dramatically from its colonial ancestor.
A Charlestown couple have withdrawn their application to open an off-road recreational vehicle park (South Shore Recreation Center) on property bordering the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge and 1,800 acres of tribal settlement lands....
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 Nevis Naturally   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Old Manor is a restored sugar plantation dating back to 1690, located 800 feet above sea level in the foothills of Mount Nevis, nestled on 10 acres of tropical gardens.
Old Manor features comfortable appointed rooms and suites built from the ruins of the old plantation.
This page, and all contents are copyright (c) 2002 Nevis Tourism Authority.
www.nevisisland.com /lodging/oldmanor.htm   (110 words)

  
 BEST West Indies passports speciality   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The most westerly of the West Indies islands extends some 1,300 km (over 800 miles) in length...
Among these were Patrick Leigh Fermour on the West Indies, Jan Morris...
I too have been to Aruba and Curaco as part of the Airtours Sundream West Indies Explorer and this was probably the nicest destination we...
www.learnreallyinteresting.info /passport/West-Indies--passports-speciality.html   (281 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Saint Kitts and Nevis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Saint Kitts and Nevis achieved independence in 1983.
In 1998, a vote in Nevis on a referendum to separate from Saint Kitts fell short of the two-thirds majority needed.
Nevis is once more trying to separate from the Saint Kitts.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/sc.html   (838 words)

  
 Vasundhratours: Four season hotel nevis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Sat and Ben Nevis, well, at this stage it was justto the turning point, there were four of us running together, the other
John M. Branhama farmer who moved to Minnesota in 1857, when he was four, and to Hubbard Township in the spring of 1880.
SomeDan was a farmer who moved to Minnesota in 1883 and to Nevis Township in 1886.
www.vasundhratours.com /tours/four-season-hotel-nevis.html   (538 words)

  
 Lotomore - Rental Villa - Nevis West Indies.
Colorfully painted Lotomore Villa is framed by Nevis Peak so one can also enjoy beautiful mountain views, lush vegetation, and the occasional visit by a family of green vervet monkeys.
The spacious verandah extends around two sides of the villa and is ideal for relaxing with a cocktail, dining and enjoying the cool breezes, and affords wonderful views of the Caribbean Sea, dramatic tropical sunsets, sailboats in the distance, and night lights of St. Kitts across the narrows.
Lotomore Villa is just a three-minute drive to Pinney's Beach (the most popular beach on Nevis) and the Four Seasons Resort and is just 5 minutes to Charlestown.
www.nevis1.com /lotomore.html   (355 words)

  
 Four Seasons Nevis, Hotel, Pinneys Beach, Nevis West Indies, Charlestown, St. Kitts and Nevis
Four Seasons Nevis, Hotel, Pinneys Beach, Nevis West Indies, Charlestown, St. Kitts and Nevis
Four Seasons Nevis, Pinneys Beach, Nevis West Indies, Charlestown, St. Kitts and Nevis
Pinneys Beach, Nevis West Indies, Charlestown, St. Kitts and Nevis
www.smoothhound.co.uk /st-kitts-and-nevis/charlestown299111.html   (150 words)

  
 Hotels in Charlestown || HotelChatter
It is getting colder and colder every morning here on the east coast, which makes us constantly searching for warm weather ports of escape, one of which is the Mount Nevis Hotel.
The Mount Nevis Hotel, a family owned hotel situated with spectacular views of the bay and St. Kitts, is offering a deluxe/king room for $165 and a suite with a kitchen for $210.
Every room boasts panoramic vistas from their terraces and offers all the basic amenities one needs in the Carribean - towels, shampoo and ac at night should it get muggy.
www.hotelchatter.com /city/Charlestown   (251 words)

  
 Virtual Gaming Partners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
(Gaming), with both entities located in Riverside, CA and Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies, John Titley - President of Gaming, Coastal Enterprises (Coastal) located in San Diego, CA, and Kevin Rankins who represented Coastal in selling general partnership interests (Units) in Virtual.
Virtual, a Nevada Corporation was purportedly formed to finance, own and operate a virtual casino web page based in St. Kitts, Nevis, West Indies.
Gaming was purportedly a Nevis corporation professional casino partnership management company, formed to control the business of Virtual.
www.psc.state.pa.us /enforce/injunctions/virtual.html   (312 words)

  
 Four Seasons Resort - Nevis, West Indies: General Summary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Four Seasons Resort - Nevis, West Indies: General Summary
A 10-minute minivan drive and a 25-minute enclosed launch trip conveniently transports guests to the Resort.
Three restaurants feature Mediterranean, Continental and West Indian cuisine accompanied by sensational ocean views: the elegant Dining Room; casual Neve for all-day dining; and, on the beach, Pool Cabana Restaurant and Bar
www.fourseasons.com /meetings/nevis/printable_hotel_fact_sheet.html   (145 words)

  
 Four Seasons Resort Nevis: A Luxury Resort in Nevis, West Indies
Welcome to Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies.
Uncover a little-known wonder in the Caribbean: Nevis, sister island to St. Kitts in the tradewind-kissed Leeward Islands.
Or play golf amidst the dramatic views of one of the world's most scenic courses.
www.fourseasons.com /nevis   (61 words)

  
 Four Seasons Resort-Nevis, West Indies
Passengers arriving into SKB will be able to enjoy the SKB airport lounge for both arriving and departing passengers; distance from town 5 minutes.
The décor features brightly-colored Caribbean tiles, a terrace overlooking the pool, ceiling fans and an oceanview to the west.
Guests arriving by air at Nevis Newcastle Airport will be met and assisted with a taxi to the Resort.
www.luxuryresortcollection.com /FourSeasonsResort/Nevis/FourSeasonsResortDetails.htm   (892 words)

  
 Nevis Naturally   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Do not miss breakfast and lunch in the outdoor courtyard surrounded by tropical
Saturday nights feature a West Indian buffet and the Honey Bees String band during the high season from December to June.
Cribs and baby sitters are available on request.
www.nevisisland.com /lodging/goldenrock.htm   (143 words)

  
 Honeymoon Islands
P.O. Box 565, Pinney’s Beach, Charlestown, Nevis West Indies, Caribbean t.(869) 469-1111 f.(869) 469-1112
In Mountain View Rooms, sliding glass doors with wooden shutters lead to a balcony or a patio, offering views of the green shoulders and cloud-capped peak of Mount Nevis.
Please refer to the written description for specific physical details and views.
www.honeymoonislands.com /destinations/caribbean/luxury_resorts/st_kitts_nevis/resorts/four_seasons/guest_room_99.html   (143 words)

  
 Nevis Weddings - Nevis Wedding Reception at Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Nevis Weddings - Nevis Wedding Reception at Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Gather in the undiscovered Caribbean — luxurious indoor and outdoor spaces basking in near-perfect weather by the warm, inviting sea.
Click here to download the Four Seasons Nevis screensaver (15 images, 14 MB)
3805.meet.fourseasons.com /nevis/weddings   (94 words)

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