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March 13, 2008

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Getting from Martinique to Dominica by Ferry, Express Des Iles

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Express Des Iles Ferry
Express Des Iles Ferry
There are no direct flights from Martinique to Dominica, and fortunately there happened to be a ferry (Express des Iles) that ran on the day we wanted. Booking tickets online for Express des Iles was very difficult - we finally ended up using a travel agent in Dominica...(read more)

Ma Bass Guest House in Roseau, great cheapish hotel

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Ma Bass Guest House, view from street
Ma Bass Guest House, view from street
We stayed at the Ma Bass Gues House in Roseau, which was one of the few affordable options in the middle of town. The location was great. Arriving was a little difficult - it was 7pm and dark and there was no clear door...(read more)

Renting a car in Dominica at Valley Rent a Car

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The car we rented from Valley Rent a Car, Roseau
The car we rented from Valley Rent a Car, Roseau
Renting a car in Dominica proved to be a little difficult. The only international agency that actually answered the phone was Budget, and they explained to me that at Christmas time, they don’t really do reservations - they could do a “tentative”...(read more)

Driving in Dominica - not for the faint of heart!

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The only straight road in Dominica
The only straight road in Dominica
Driving in Dominica was very challenging - perhaps some of the most challenging driving we’ve ever seen in 50 countries. In fact, later on, our taxi driver in St. Martin said she refused to drive when she visited Dominica. Although there really isn’t very many...(read more)

Roseau Overview and the Farmers Market

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Downtown Roseau street near the Port
Downtown Roseau street near the Port
Roseau is not the nicest city and isn’t representative of Dominica- when we were there, there was a lot of drunks and vagrants always wandering around. The city is fairly easy to navigate - it has a simple grid system. There are no sights as...(read more)

Dining / Restaurants in Roseau

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We didn’t have much luck with restaurants in Roseau. We tried a local sports bar/restaurant that was recommended to us called Garage Bar and Grill, but the food was pretty bad, and the service was horrible. We ended up eating a couple of meals at a Chinese restaurant and bar...(read more)

March 17, 2008

Rainforest Aerial Tram, Laudat - great excursion if you can make it there

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Entrance to the Rainforest Aerial Tram
Entrance to the Rainforest Aerial Tram
When we visited Costa Rica, we enjoyed the Aerial Tram, which is a tram that slowly glides through the canopy and floor of the forest. The company that operates that tram ride also operates one in Dominica, so we decided to check it out. It...(read more)

Snorkeling in Champagne at Scott’s Head Marine Preserve

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Snorkeling in Champagne
Snorkeling in Champagne
Snorkeling in Champagne
Snorkeling in Champagne
About 20 minutes south of Roseau (an easy drive), there is a park called “Champagne”. It’s actually just a small strip of land and boardwalk bordering the ocean. The attraction here is that there is geothermal activity under the ocean floor which causes bubbles to float...(read more)

Whale Watching in Dominica with Dive Dominica

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Dive Dominica whalewatching boat
Dive Dominica whalewatching boat
We went on a whale watching trip with Dive Dominica. There are a couple of operators on the island, and we chose Dive Dominica because they had a better web site and we could book by email. They are located about a 10 minute drive south of Roseau....(read more)

Emerald Pool, amazing waterfall and UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Emerald Pool Waterfall
Emerald Pool Waterfall
The next day we checked out of Roseau and went on a driving tour of the island. Our first stop was Emerald Pool, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Morne Trois Pitons. These are the most accesible falls in Dominica. On cruise ship days, I’m sure it’s very...(read more)

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