Some vacations ease you into relaxation. Others sweep you up immediately. Four Seasons Resort Nevis is firmly the latter.
We escaped to the resort Thanksgiving week, with a direct flight from JFK to St. Kitts, followed by what may be one of the most seamless (and enjoyable) hotel transfers we have ever experienced. From the moment we landed, Four Seasons handled everything. In true White Lotus fashion, we were whisked to the resort’s private ferry, welcomed with a drink in hand, and set off across the water toward Nevis. The ferry ride itself was short, scenic, and celebratory: about ten minutes of bright blue water, gentle breezes, and the first glimpse of Nevis’s lush green mountains rising in the distance.
As we approached the dock, staff were waiting and waving, setting the tone for the entire stay. The sky was impossibly blue, the air warm and calm, and it felt instantly clear that this was going to be one of those trips we would talk about long after returning home.
Settling into island life
After a brief tour of the property, we wasted no time slipping into vacation mode. A little pool time, a walk through the resort’s lush pathways, and then straight to dinner at Mango, one of the resort’s signature open-air restaurants set right along the water.
Dinner at Mango felt like a front-row seat to the Caribbean. From our table, we watched the waves roll in and spotted barracuda swimming below, with the sound of the ocean crashing nearby. It was one of those meals where the setting becomes as memorable as the food, and where you realize you have officially arrived.
Beach days, Nevis-style
The next morning set a pattern that would repeat throughout the week: we woke up to rainbows. Every single morning. From our room, we could walk directly out onto the beach, coffee in hand, kids racing ahead toward the water, with rainbows arching over the ocean and the mountains beyond. It felt almost unreal.
That day was devoted to everything Four Seasons Nevis does so well. We split our time between the beach and the pool, snorkeled in clear water filled with colorful fish, built sandcastles, and took out a Hobie Cat sailboat. Out on the water, we spotted schools of fish and sea turtles gliding beneath us. Close to shore, there was still plenty to see with a snorkel mask on. The beach was calm, expansive, and perfectly suited for families. It was relaxed and never felt crowded.
Monkeys, golf carts, and family competition
One of the unexpected highlights of the week came the following day, with the resort’s monkey tour. Nevis is famous for its green vervet monkeys, and exploring the property by golf cart in search of them turned into a full-blown family adventure.
My husband and son took one cart, while my daughter and I took another. We spotted monkeys everywhere—in trees, along the golf course, darting across paths. There were so many that we quickly lost count. Somewhere along the way, the tour turned into a race back to the meeting point. It was the kind of spontaneous fun that becomes a core family memory.
The rest of the day was spent exactly where we wanted to be: by the pool, relaxing, regrouping, and soaking it all in.
Thanksgiving, elevated
Spending Thanksgiving Day at Four Seasons Nevis was something special. The resort fully embraced the holiday, offering what was hands down the most impressive Thanksgiving spread we have ever seen. Traditional favorites were beautifully executed, alongside Caribbean-inspired dishes that made the meal feel both festive and rooted in place.
After dinner, live music filled the evening—a nightly staple at the resort—and before we knew it, we were dancing.
More rainbows
By Friday, we had settled into the easy rhythm of the island. We enjoyed another full day at the beach and pool, interrupted only briefly by a light rain shower that lasted no more than fifteen minutes. As if on cue, the rain cleared, and more rainbows appeared, stretching across the sky and reflecting off the water.
A special evening with Chef Rocco DiSpirito
One of the standout moments of our stay was dining with celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, who was in residence at Four Seasons Nevis during Thanksgiving week. The tasting menu was exceptional, and the evening felt intimate, lively, and distinctly “Four Seasons:” it was elevated, but warm and welcoming.
It was also a perfect example of what makes this resort so dynamic. While every stay is different, there are always special moments happening here: visiting chefs, seasonal programming, holiday celebrations, and unique experiences that change throughout the year.
Why Nevis stays with you
Four Seasons Resort Nevis delivered on the fantasy of a Caribbean escape, while quietly excelling at the details that matter most, especially for families. The arrival is effortless, the setting is breathtaking, and the days unfold naturally: beach mornings, pool afternoons, exceptional dining, live music at night, and those small, unexpected moments—monkeys, ocean wildlife, rainbows—that make the trip feel truly special.
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