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Airlines
Nevis is generally served by inter-island hopper flights from companies such as Winair, Carib Aviation and LIAT the Star of the Caribbean. These connections can be made via international airports at Antigua, Barbados, St Kitts, St Lucia, Puerto Rico and St Maarten. Arriving in St. Kitts, American Airlines now has non-stop flights from Miami and JFK; Delta has non-stop flights from Atlanta; and US Airways from Charlotte, N.C. Arriving in Antigua, the airlines are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Sunsail/First Choice, BMI, US Airways, American Airlines, Air Jamaica, Air Canada and Continental Airlines.

Airport
Nevis is served by the Vance Amory International Airport (airport code NEV). The airport is located on the northern tip of the island.

Banking
Banks on Nevis are open Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 2.00pm. The few ATM's on the island only dispense EC$.

Car hire
We can recommend the best car rental company on the island and we will happily make the arrangements for you. The companies we work with have been known to us over many years and offer the best services and fleet quality. It is always best to book in advance but it is essential to do so for peak holiday periods because the companies run out of stock.

Credit Cards
Major international credit cards are generally accepted at all large shops, restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, etc. but not at smaller gift shop stalls or beach bars.

Currency
The currency of Nevis is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) which is linked to the US dollar at the exchange rate of US$1 to EC$$2.65.

Departure Tax
Departure Tax of EC$54 (US$20.50) is levied for all passengers, which includes an Airport Security Tax of US$2 and an Environmental levy of US$1.50.

Electricity
Generally 110 volts with 50 cycles, but some hotels carry 220 lines as well.

Entry Requirements
Visitors must carry valid passports and a return ticket. Visas are not required when visitors are nationals from the UK, USA or certain Commonwealth countries. For full details of countries that do require visas please see http://www.stkittsnevis.org/visas.html#com

Language
English is the official language of Nevis.

Medical
In an emergency, call 911.
There is one hospital on the island: Alexandria Hospital, Charlestown.

Port
The port on Nevis is at Charlestown but it is not a port for cruise ships. Local passenger ferries run regularly between Charlestown and Basseterre. A local car ferry service Seabridge now runs between the west coast of the island and the southeast peninsula of St. Kitts.

Service Charges & Tax
For all hotels and restaurant bills there is a Government tax of 9%. Most hotels also apply a 10% service charge.

Shopping
With only two supermarkets on the island, shopping is not a big attraction on Nevis, but do check out the city market on a Friday or Saturday in Charlestown.

Taxis
Taxis are not readily available on the island so it's best to book, but they can be found at the Newcastle Taxi stand at the airport, t (869) 469 9790 and in Charlestown t. (869) 469 1483/5631. Always check or establish the price before hiring a taxi as they are not metered. There are also water taxis that run about.

Time
Nevis is 4 Hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. However, when the clocks change in the summer the island is five hours behind the UK as Nevis has no daylight saving time.

Tours
Taxi drivers are qualified tour guides and a full island tour will take around 3 hours for US$50 for up to four people.

Tourist Information
Locally, tourist information can be obtained from your hotel reception or the Nevis Tourism Authority:

Nevis Tourism Authority
Main Street
Charlestown
Nevis
Tel: (869) 469 7550
Fax: (869) 465 7746
E-mail: nta2001@caribsurf.com

USA
414 East 75th Street
New York
NY 10021
Tel: (212) 535 1234
Toll Free: 1800 582 6208
Fax: (212) 734 6511
E-mail: info@stkittstourism.kn

Canada
133 Richmond St West
Suite 311
Toronto
Ontario
M5H 2L3
Tel: (416) 368 6707
Fax: (416) 368 3934
E-mail: office@stkittstourism.kn

Weather
Nevis enjoys typical Caribbean weather with steady year round temperatures but with increased humidity and the chance of overcast or rainy days from April through to late October.