Nevis Bed and Breakfast - The Banyan Tree B and B: an intimate BandB on the lovely island of Nevis, located in the West Indies, with views of Mount Nevis and the Caribbean Sea. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Nevis/banyantreebandb/hotel/958/27/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:48:55 EST Our bed and breakfast was conceived as a working farm offering buoyant tropical plants, flowers, and spices as well as our flock of Barbados Blackbelly sheep, and two lovely wandering cats. It will delight guests who seek to feel and understand an intimate tropical setting. Wild monkeys are frequent visitors, and our six acres of trees and gardens host exotic birds and butterflies. We invite you to explore and relax in this Nevisian paradise. Under the Banyan is shady and cool, a perfect place for shade-loving plants and people. Here you can find begonias, impatiens, coffee, cocao, and ginger. There is a cinnamon (bay rum tree) with a straight, tall trunk that is growing up into the canopy. The Banyan Tree is always filled with birds and, in early morning or evening, wild monkeys can be seen watching us. Most of the trees at Banyan Tree were planted long ago. The large Banyan Tree itself is at least 300 years old. When we started the Banyan Tree project, the old stone foundations and gardens were choked and covered with vines. Upon cleanup and construction, we were thrilled to discover treasures such as an old tamarind tree, an orchard of grapefruit trees, an avocado tree, mango trees, sour orange trees, lemon trees, sour sop trees, a banana grove, and much more! The Kitchen Garden enjoys the semi shade of a sandalwood tree. It includes some familiar herbs such as rosemary, sweet bay, sweet basil, dill, gardenia, lettuces, and small lemon trees and hot peppers. It is located right outside the kitchen door. The Bamboo Walk links the Bamboo House to the Main House. It is embraced by a bamboo grove on one side and a line of different palm tree varieties on the other side. Under the palms are varieties of bromeliads, kalanchoe, poinsettias, and bougainvillea. The Ginger Gardens are the newest project. We have imported a number of varieties from Asia: alpinias, costus, curcumas and hedychiums. Some have fragrant flowers; others have aromatic foliage. The fragrance of the hedychium coronarium is addictive and breathtaking! All gingers are magic. Our "House Specialty" is a ginger tea made from our own zingiber officionale. AMENITIES: The Bamboo House, with mountain and sea views, consists of a large living/sleeping room with an antique mahogany four-poster queen bed and a smaller day bed, bathroom, and wraparound outdoor porch. The Bamboo House also has a small adjoining room with a kitchenette suitable for drinks and snacks, though not for preparation of full meals. It is beautifully designed in mahogany, with a mini-fridge, microwave, and tea and coffee makers. The Bamboo House is a short walk to the Main House on a path lined with palms, tropical flowers, and -- of course -- bamboo. The Guest House, constructed of Nevis lava stone, has two rooms, each with its own private bath and outside porch. The West Bedroom has two single beds and the East Bedroom an antique mahogany four-poster queen bed. The Guest House sits adjacent to the Main House and our kitchen garden. ACTIVITIES: DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Hotel Beach Location: Off Beach (Tropical Setting) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Nevis/banyantreebandb/hotel/958/27/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:48:55 EST