"The Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation is blessed and excited to be celebrating our 10th Anniversary during 2019. Launched in July 2009, Essence of Hope is a non-profit organisation geared towards ensuring women (and nowadays even men) never have to suffer at the fate of this horrible disease—cancer. Some of our many goals involve helping women in our Federation by giving free mammograms, offering financial assistance towards post-op treatments and, in some cases, assistance with the costs involved in travelling overseas to receive medical treatment.

One of our signature commemorative activities will be our Tenth Anniversary Gala Dinner, under the theme “A Decade of Helping to Save Lives,” slated for Saturday July 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom. Our featured speaker will be Mrs Basia Powell, a media personality and international food and travel blogger, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Trinidadian by birth, Mrs Powell is also a breast cancer survivor. She is the co-owner of Basia TV and wife of former West Indies/international cricketer/athlete, Ricardo Powell."

Oualie Beach Resort is proud to donate a two night stay as a giveaway for gala patrons for a value of US$630.

#11 Oualie Beach Hotel is a family-owned and run low-key hotel located on Oualie Beach on the Caribbean coast, surrounded by lush tropical garden. It is located at the northwest end of Nevis, overlooking the island of St Kitts, about 2 kilometers from the historic Cottle Church and 13 km from Nevis Botanical Gardens. The charming, airy rooms are set in small private cottages and have tropical decor, lots of light, romantic four-poster beds, and colorful local artwork. All rooms have TVs, minibars, coffeemakers, fridges, and lovely furnished screened-in verandas with spectacular views of the ocean. Studios have kitchens and one-bedroom suites have living areas and free Wi-Fi. Guests enjoy a casual restaurant with bar on the hotel grounds, offering live entertainment and dining on the beach. The hotel also has a full-service spa.

What is the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Education Foundation?

The Goal: To improve and elevate the quality and professionalism of the hotel and tourism industry in the Caribbean and Central America through education and training. 

• One of the largest charitable programs in the Caribbean hospitality industry.
• Has raised and awarded more than US$2.5 million in scholarships and grants.
• Awarded 35 scholarships totaling more than US$150,000 in 2017.
  
• Funds internationally recognized certification and credentialing courses; providing immediate, tangible results for the industry.
• Funds raised through the generosity of numerous hotels and resorts in the region, who donate hotel stays to be auctioned.
  
• Hotels which donate are represented by CHTAEF at New York Times Travel show.
  

This fundraising drive raises between US$95,000 – US$125,000 annually from these donations. Additionally, funds are derived from generous support of corporate partners, including Interval International and Virgin Holidays.

Oualie Beach Resort is proud to offer a prize valued at US$1,000.

Together with the Nevis Island Ministry of Health and the Nevis Public Health Nurses, the Nevis Eye Care Program holds two clinics every year, each one lasting between three and five weeks. Between 500 and 900 patients are seen during each clinic, and the program’s principal aim is to identify and treat diseases that cause preventable blindness. In addition to these screening and treatment services, the NECP provides training and education in vision care for Nevisian health care professionals and the general public.

Oualie Beach Resort is proud to partner with the Nevis Eye Care Program and to be a part of serving the entire Nevis community.

For more information or reservations, call +1(869)469-9735, email reservations@oualiebeach.com, visit www.oualiebeach.com or follow the property on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for special deals.

OUALIE BAY, NEVIS (16th May, 2018) –  Oualie Beach Resort’s commitment to green operations is well known, but their recent decision to switch to 100% biodegradable and compostable takeaway containers, “T-shirt” bags,  and disposable cups, as well as bio-degradable  cutlery is a change they hope will spread to other hotels and restaurants throughout the Federation.

Plastic and Styrofoam food service supplies take centuries to break down, and in some cases may never break down at all. This leaves communities with high levels of litter and landfills brimming with these single-use items which often end up polluting our oceans. The supplies that Oualie Beach Resort has sourced, however, that are either made from plant starch and fibers that are fully compostable or contain a microbial additive that accelerates biodegradable breakdown.

Faith Bertie, General Manager of the Resort says “We are proud that Oualie Beach Resort is one of the first hotels in the region to take this important step in reducing waste that is harmful to our environment, and we invite others to do the same.”

The Oualie Beach Resort is a 32 room, family-owned, eco-friendly boutique hotel designed to appeal to travelers seeking a laid-back, personalized experience. The resort never closes and provides all year round employment to all of its 55 staff.

OUALIE BAY, NEVIS (14th Dec. 2017) – Adding another distinction to its blossoming reputation as a top affordable Caribbean boutique property, Oualie Beach Resort is pleased to announce that it has  received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Award for 2017. This award is granted to only the very top 10% properties listed on the TripAdvisor websites. “Of all the honors we’ve recently received, this one from the largest travel site in the world, TripAdvisor, may be the most gratifying yet,” said John Yearwood, Managing Director of Oualie Beach Resort.  “I say this because it is directly driven by traveler reviews, which reaffirms that the Oualie Staff is succeeding in our efforts to deliver high value and a top quality experience to every guest who stays at Oualie Beach.  This is both a milestone and a testament to our success, even in today’s exceedingly competitive marketplace.”

TripAdvisor® is the world’s largest travel site, offering trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, reaching nearly 390 million unique monthly visitors, and over 500 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 49 countries worldwide.*
* Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, Worldwide, December 2016.

For years, Oualie Beach Resort has been promoting itself as the leading choice for travelers seeking reasonably priced yet uncompromising accommodations on Nevis.  A full-service boutique property that is family-owned and operated, it offers many amenities typical of larger hotels while maintaining friendly, individualized service and a sense of community that is within the means of a wider range of vacationers. Oualie Beach Resort was previously awarded a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Award for 2014 and was recently also awarded the top Green Leaders Platinum Award by TripAdvisor for its green practices. The Resort has received various other prestigious awards in recent years including Luxury Travel Guide Award for St Kitts and Nevis 2016; being nominated by Island Magazine Readers as the second best out of 50 Best Caribbean Beach Resorts; and being named one of the 20 Best Beachfront Hotels under $200 by Caribbean Travel & Life magazine.

Situated on a sandy beach on the picturesque island of Nevis, Oualie Beach Resort is a uniquely charming, boutique hotel designed to appeal to travelers seeking a laid-back, personalized experience.  The property’s management is passionately eco-friendly and employs sustainable tourism practices including solar water heaters, low energy lighting, water saving techniques and community development initiatives.

Oualie’s 32 spacious guest rooms and suites are nestled within authentic 1- or 2-storey Caribbean cottages, each with outstanding views of the property, beach and Caribbean Sea.  Accommodations are well appointed and feature covered front porches complete with authentic planter’s chairs, white ceramic tiled floors, four poster mahogany beds and invitingly cushioned furniture.  Wireless internet access is complimentary in-room, on the beach and throughout the property. 

When not exploring the island, guests can enjoy numerous activities on property, including snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, spa treatments, mountain biking, scuba diving, or simply relaxing in a lounge chair on the beach. Guests may dine in a casual open air ambience at the Oualie Beach Restaurant on tempting Caribbean fusion cuisine prepared with generosity by the Culinary Team.  The Federation’s only 5-Star PADI dive operator, Scuba Safaris, is also based at Oualie Beach Resort. Oualie Beach Resort rates for 2017 start at $166 per room based on double occupancy and packages are available to suit a variety of special interests ranging from family to scuba to weddings & honeymoons.  For more information or reservations, call +1(869) 469-9735, email reservations@oualiebeach.com, visit www.oualiebeach.com or follow the property on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for special deals.