Nevis’ Montpelier Plantation Is Celebrating Its 50th Birthday

By: - February 1st, 2017

One of the Eastern Caribbean’s most famous hotels is celebrating its 50th birthday this year.

The’ Montpelier Plantation & Beach hotel is celebrating 50 years of hospitality in Nevis.

The boutique Relais and Chateaux property is set on 60 acres of lush tropical hills with 19 rooms and suites.

The property was originally built as a sugar mill in the 18th century; its famous mill is now the hotel’s flagship dining experience, Mill Privee.

It received major renown two decades when the United Kingdom’s Diana, Princess of Wales stayed at the hotel.

To book a stay at the hotel, click here.

— Dana Niland, CJ Contributor

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