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Dominica TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Dominica, the sparsely populated Lesser Antilles island between Guadeloupe and Martinique, lacks the mega-resorts that dominate other Caribbean islands. Tropical forest covers two thirds of the island, with mountainous terrain intersected by waterfalls and thermal springs. Far better known for hiking and diving than for beach activities, the 290-square-mile island is a paradise for nature lovers.

Why Go

For adventures in the untouched wilderness, top-notch scuba diving opportunities, and the World Creole Music Festival.

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Dominica Hotels

Dominica has made huge strides over the past ten years to diversify its range of accommodations, which used to consist almost entirely of B&Bs and small, dingy hotels. So far, the efforts seem to be paying off. Perhaps more than anywhere else in the Caribbean, Dominica has embraced the concept of the eco-lodge and put energy into the restoration of historical structures.

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Anchorage Hotel
The Anchorage Hotel runs diving excursions, but the whale-watching expeditions are the hotel’s real claim to fame. Both...

Hummingbird Inn
Rooms are exceptionally homey at the Hummingbird Inn, which boasts a Green Globe certification for its dedication to using...

Sutton Place Hotel
When everything except for the stone cellar of the original Sutton Place hotel was destroyed by Hurricane David in 1979, the...

Beau Rive
Everything from the '20s Caribbean theme to the framed artwork and piano were the brainchild of the British jazz pianist who... luxury | expensive

Jungle Bay Resort & Spa
Jungle Bay’s 35 elevated tropical hardwood cottages, located on 55 acres of coastal jungle overlooking the Atlantic... luxury | smart splurge | expensive

Silks
In its past life, Silks was a 17th-century mansion and, later, a rum distillery. Now the hotel is a plush escape for... luxury | smart splurge | expensive

Castle Comfort Dive Lodge
The name can be a bit misleading. People who come to Castle Comfort don’t come seeking comfort; they come for the great...

Exotica Cottages
Expect just eight spacious guest eco-cottages made of found stones and local pine on the western slope of Mount Anglais,...

Hibiscus Valley Inn
This small eco resort in a remote and unspoiled setting near the Carib Indian Reservation is owned by Norun Persson who... great value

Papillote Wilderness Retreat
Papillote is a nature lover’s Eden. Located in the heart of the Rouseau River Valley at the bottom of the 4,000-foot... family | eco-tourism

Anchorage Hotel
The Anchorage Hotel runs diving excursions, but the whale-watching expeditions are the hotel’s real claim to fame. Both...

Hummingbird Inn
Rooms are exceptionally homey at the Hummingbird Inn, which boasts a Green Globe certification for its dedication to using...

Sutton Place Hotel
When everything except for the stone cellar of the original Sutton Place hotel was destroyed by Hurricane David in 1979, the...

Beau Rive
Everything from the '20s Caribbean theme to the framed artwork and piano were the brainchild of the British jazz pianist who... trendy | expensive

Jungle Bay Resort & Spa
Jungle Bay’s 35 elevated tropical hardwood cottages, located on 55 acres of coastal jungle overlooking the Atlantic... smart splurge | trendy | expensive

Silks
In its past life, Silks was a 17th-century mansion and, later, a rum distillery. Now the hotel is a plush escape for... smart splurge | trendy | expensive

Beau Rive
Everything from the '20s Caribbean theme to the framed artwork and piano were the brainchild of the British jazz pianist who... luxury | expensive

Jungle Bay Resort & Spa
Jungle Bay’s 35 elevated tropical hardwood cottages, located on 55 acres of coastal jungle overlooking the Atlantic... luxury | smart splurge | expensive

Silks
In its past life, Silks was a 17th-century mansion and, later, a rum distillery. Now the hotel is a plush escape for... luxury | smart splurge | expensive

Castle Comfort Dive Lodge
The name can be a bit misleading. People who come to Castle Comfort don’t come seeking comfort; they come for the great...

Exotica Cottages
Expect just eight spacious guest eco-cottages made of found stones and local pine on the western slope of Mount Anglais,...

Hibiscus Valley Inn
This small eco resort in a remote and unspoiled setting near the Carib Indian Reservation is owned by Norun Persson who... great value

Papillote Wilderness Retreat
Papillote is a nature lover’s Eden. Located in the heart of the Rouseau River Valley at the bottom of the 4,000-foot... family | eco-tourism

Dominica Restaurants

Apart from one KFC, Dominica has managed to stay fast-food-chain free, so you can expect nothing less than authentic Caribbean fare like callaloo soup, rotis bread, and curries that rely on the island’s bounty of fresh produce, mixed in with a few international menus, mostly at hotel restaurants.

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Balisier
Balisier is the most elegant restaurant in all of Dominica thanks to its setting overlooking Roseau harbor from the Garraway... romantic | smart splurge

Blue Bay Restaurant
Catering mostly to yachties harbored in Prince Rupert Bay, Blue Bay, just outside of Portsmouth serves some of the best... international | trendy | french-caribbean

La Robe Creole
You won’t find more traditional fare than at La Robe Creole. From the first floor of a colonial house in the center of... smart splurge | traditional

Cartwheel Café
Cartwheel Café is one of the most popular restaurants in town. Yes, that’s largely because it’s... family

Cornerhouse Café
This bustling internet café and eatery is like a taste of the United States, thanks to its American owners. Familiar... family

Kokonutz Beach Bar & Bistro
This small, sky blue beach shack seems like it’s about to fall apart, but people don’t come for sophisticated... great value

Guiyave
Guiyave is almost two restaurants. One is upstairs and specializes in a Creole buffet lunch with dishes like pork chops,... cafe

Pearl’s Cuisine
Locals love this Creole restaurant located in a restored stone Creole mansion in downtown Roseau. The chefs owe their loyal... trendy | local favorite

Rainforest Restaurant
This small eatery in the Papillote hotel relies on their private organic garden, farm raised chickens, and fresh caught fish,... trendy

The Mouse Hole
Located in the basement of the same building as La Robe Creole (and run by the same owners), this café serves light... cafe