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We chose to hike around the property and golf course, where we spotted monkeys running freely through the grounds. Swimming in the ocean with the dark, mountainous backdrop was especially striking. We also slept some of the best we’ve ever slept here."],"pop":"48k","lang":"English","adv":1,"vis":0.12,"rar":85,"daysOnGround":6,"mapsUrl":"","countedDate":"19 Jan 2024","countryNo":158,"firstArrival":{},"hero":"1776774215520-CE63A8B238FC444190FF/maxandhailey_travel-saint-kitts-nevis%20-%204-1200.jpg","art":"st-kitts-and-nevis"},"ui":{"words":{},"copy":{"recap":"The boat over to Nevis crossed just as the sun was setting — our timing, for once, was perfect. We've come twice: a night in Basseterre, then the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, a flawless property with endless options, golf to tennis to spa to ocean swims. We hiked the grounds and golf course, watched monkeys run freely across the property, and swam in the ocean against a dark, mountainous backdrop. 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