Getting to Nevis is becoming less expensive, as the flight choices are increasing. For example, booking in February of 2008 for April, it was possible to get a round trip direct to St. Kitts from New York via American Airlines for $475, and then take one of the inexpensive ferries over to Nevis. On Nevis there are several small guest houses which don't cost much to stay at. 

The guest houses are scattered in various places around the island: you can check this website for some listings: http://www.nevis-hotels.travel/accomm... or you can ask the Nevis Tourism Authority for help with choosing which guest house would best suit your particular needs. To email the NTA use info@nevisisland.com

It is quite easy to travel around Nevis on a tight budget, because you can either use the inexpensive community buses (see the information in the listing about Public Transportation), or you can get lifts from people who are going your way. You simply wait at the side of the road and flag down vehicles by waving your hand in a downwards motion. When a bus driver sees this, he will stop for you unless the bus is already completely full of passengers, in which case the driver will flash his lights and drive on. Other people who are driving and who have room in their vehicle will often stop to give you a lift, and this is considered to be a perfectly respectable and traditional way to get around on Nevis.

Of course it is also possible to walk to many places you might need to go on Nevis, and this is usually quite pleasant, as long as it is not in the hottest part of the day. Renting a bicycle is another inexpensive option if you want to get around a lot according to your own schedule.

Inexpensive food should also not be a problem if you eat at local places and avoid the more expensive tourist restaurants. For more information see http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g14...