The Goats and Donkeys of Nevis
There’s one guarantee that I’ve taken away from years of traveling alongside Meredith – if there are animals roaming around, she won’t be far behind them. Whether … Continue reading The Goats and Donkeys of Nevis
Tag: Nevis
Montpelier Plantation
Four years ago, our trip to Montpelier Plantation on the island of Nevis, served as a major source of inspiration for Michael and I to launch … Continue reading Montpelier Plantation
Montpelier Plantation Beach
The last time Meredith and I visited Montpelier Plantation on the island of Nevis, we were so caught up in the serenity and relaxation of the … Continue reading Montpelier Plantation Beach
On Revisiting
The more we travel, the longer our list of places to revisit gets. Simple, right? But how often do you really have the chance to return to … Continue reading On Revisiting
Winter Getaway Daydreaming
We realized the other night that of our six winters in Maine, this one is almost certainly the coldest – not the snowiest, just the bone-chilling … Continue reading Winter Getaway Daydreaming
Nevis, West Indies
In my mind this post should almost be titled “Montpelier Plantation, Nevis”, because of the amount of time we spent on the spectacular plantation instead of … Continue reading Nevis, West Indies
Montpelier Plantation
Let’s get down to the bread and butter of why, even with significant trips south and to France slated for the first half of this year, Meredith and I spent quite a few hours in front of the computer this January, trying desperately to figure out the logistics of squeezing in a trip back to Nevis in between other trips (sadly we ultimately decided that we couldn’t this year, but it’s a must for next year). Montpelier Plantation, in my book, has to be one of the purest examples of a relaxation getaway that could possibly exist. I’ll start with … Continue reading Montpelier Plantation
Hiking Saddle Hill
On one of our mornings at Montpelier Plantation, Michael & I decided to set out on a hike up the nearby Saddle Hill. Armed with sunscreen and lots of water, we made the walk to the base of the trail, and even encountered several goats along the way. The hike up Saddle Hill was lovely, and when we reached the top we enjoyed beautiful views of Nevis Peak, and neighboring Caribbean islands. The hike was invigorating, and allowed us to enjoy an afternoon by the pool, sipping rum punches sans guilt! Who knows, maybe someday we’ll be inspired to take … Continue reading Hiking Saddle Hill
Dining at Montpelier Plantation (The Mill & 750)
The first night at Montpelier Plantation, during the cocktail hour, I found it a little funny that random visitors from the Four Seasons on the other side of the island were showing up for dinner, but after tasting the splendid meal that evening, I realized that the food and dining experience at Montpelier was an attraction in itself. These weren’t hastily-prepared meals from a limited and long-set menu – each day, careful consideration was given toward the freshest of ingredients from the island, and the way in which they would be prepared. You would receive a menu at the social … Continue reading Dining at Montpelier Plantation (The Mill & 750)