Dominica
This comfortable family-run hotel clings to a steep hill above Picard, meaning superb views are guaranteed. There are two rooms at garden level and three larger ones upstairs, all with fridge, TV and a porch with lounge chairs. The restaurant serves dinner for guests nightly, and is well known locally for its wood-fired pizza served on Friday night.
Note that the road leading up to the hotel is very steep; it takes about 10 to 15 minutes on foot, which makes having your own wheels ideal.
6.48 MILES
Easily Dominica's best beach, this gorgeously wild coconut-palm-fringed crescent has good swimming and snorkeling, and there's an (often unmanned) beach…
16.29 MILES
The trail to one of Dominica’s highest waterfalls (200ft) traverses thick rainforest with towering trees and ferns. Although well built and not terribly…
2.26 MILES
The star attraction of this small national park on a forested headland a mile north of downtown Portsmouth is Fort Shirley, an impressively restored 18th…
13.18 MILES
This re-created traditional village on the Crayfish River near the Isukulati Falls is a good spot to get an overview of Kalinago history and culture. The…
23.18 MILES
The horseshoe-shaped Baie de Pompierre is perhaps Terre-de-Haut's loveliest beach: a reef-protected golden strand with a splendid setting. There are even…
17.76 MILES
The short swim from a swimming hole through a narrow gorge to a powerful waterfall is charmingly spooky; it's dark down there with steep vine-clad lava…
17.56 MILES
Just beyond the visitor center here you'll find a viewing platform with full-on views of the two side-by-side falls: the 125ft 'Father' fall and 75ft …
17.53 MILES
Shimmering shades of blue and green, Freshwater is the largest of Dominica’s four lakes and the source of the Roseau River. It is easily reached via a…
2.26 MILES
The star attraction of this small national park on a forested headland a mile north of downtown Portsmouth is Fort Shirley, an impressively restored 18th…
6.48 MILES
Easily Dominica's best beach, this gorgeously wild coconut-palm-fringed crescent has good swimming and snorkeling, and there's an (often unmanned) beach…
6.92 MILES
This moody black-sand beach is fringed by coconut palms, sea grape and white mangrove. The currents are too strong for swimming but it's a nice spot for a…
8.04 MILES
These attractively hued rocks make up a dramatic headland that enjoys a fabulous position overlooking two bays. There's not much to do here but enjoy the…
5. Pointe Baptiste Estate Chocolate Factory
8.08 MILES
Meet Alan Napier, whose grandparents came from Scotland to found the Pointe Baptiste Estate, and who took it upon himself to start making Dominica's first…
8.32 MILES
This beautiful quiet beach at the foot of a massive rock face has reddish sand, shallow waters and lots of shady coconut palms. You can snorkel right off…
8.91 MILES
There are several sections of beach around pretty Woodford Hill Bay, though it's not as wild and remote as the other beaches along this section of…
8. Touna Kalinago Heritage Village
12.18 MILES
Created by former Kalinago chief Irvince Auguiste, this living village on the Pagua River was created to introduce visitors to the way of life of Dominica…