What are some notable features about Nevis?
Nevis is very rich in history and natural beauty. Visitors to the island will find miles of gorgeous, sandy beaches; sparkling seas and gentle breezes on the Atlantic side of the island – ideal conditions for windsurfing; calm, clear waters on the Caribbean Sea side – perfect for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving; lush tropical rainforests; a number of natural hot springs, which have a reputation for healing ailments such as rheumatism and gout; genuinely friendly people; home to the Bath Hotel, the first resort hotel to be built in the western hemisphere. The hotel was built in 1778 and was recently restored to house a number of government offices; birthplace of Alexander Hamilton and home of the Alexander Hamilton museum. Hamilton, whose image graces the US$10 bill, was the first US Secretary of Treasury. First settled by the British in 1623, St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla became an associated state with full internal autonomy in 1967. The island of Anguilla rebelled and was allow
