To ensure you still go home with a good tan try to avoid the intense 'mid-day' sun between 11.00am and 2.00pm and always use a high protection sun cream, even on overcast days. Build your tan slowly - there's plenty of time. Rainfall is modest when compared with the rest of the region with slightly wetter conditions in the hills. Telephone and other telecommunication services are supplied by Cable and Wireless and are very reliable. Direct dialing is available for both local and overseas calls.
Phone cards are popular and widely available.
Generally safe to drink, but you can opt for bottled water if you prefer. The Nevis Department of Tourism Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies.