Nevis is exotic and un-spoiled: with secluded beaches and pristine reefs, lush rain forests, and a history rich in colonial chivalry and romance. We've been visiting our Nevis resorts for years, and recommend them to you as we would to our best friends. The island of Nevis is located in the northern part of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, 19 degrees north of the equator. The island is south of St. Kitts, west of Antigua, and north of Montserrat. Nevis is nearly circular, with an area of 36 square miles and a population of 9000 residents. A mountain range covers the central part of the island. Dense, tropical rain forests near the summit of the mountain contrast with the cultivated, fertile valley below. Nevis is so quiet, it is said, "A coconut falling disturbs the peace." Crime is virtually nonexistent and the visitor will discover a friendly welcome, gourmet dining, charming resorts and inns, and excellent shopping values. Some of the activities in Nevis are golfing on the championship 18-hole course, excellent scuba diving and snorkeling in the clear waters, or beachcombing along the miles of long sandy beaches. Some of the best beaches have no hotels built on them, so the only footprints in the sand are the ones you leave. Hikers and walkers will enjoy a trip into the rain forest in Nevis, which starts just above the Golden Rock Plantation. There are wild monkeys, exotic flora, huge buttress trees, hanging vines, lush forest plants and flowers, and a never-ending display of exotic birds and island wildlife. For those who prefer to explore on horseback, there is a riding stable at the Hermitage Plantation.