Your Trip

Dominica is well known for its nature, its lush vegetation and the kindness of its inhabitants. She has also beaches some of black sand but the main reason to visit Dominica is to get close to nature. This short trip allows discovering the major attractions of this Island as you do different activities like trekking,

cultural encounters, and all surrounded by beautiful scenery. You can add this short package to your beach vacations on the Islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique or St Lucia or even make it your final destination with an extension of your vacations on the “Nature Island”.

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Departure from the closest airport near your home or a Caribbean Island to Dominica. Arrival to one of the two airports or the ferry terminal and transfer for the start of your excursions to discover Dominica in depth.  In your excursions you will discover the Tour Central, the Roseau Valley and the North West.

In the Tour Central you will visit the Emeraude basin pond, one of the most famous sites in Dominica. The Kalinagos, the natives of Dominica, appreciated it as a rest area during crossings of the island; it is said that a swim in the pond has a rejuvenating effect - tour along the coast and across the territory
autonomous of the Kalinago. Visit of l'escalier Tete-Chien, a sanctuary of the Kalinago, guided tour in the open-air museum; meet the last Kalinago of the 21st century.
Lunch and return by the Central Forest Reserve and walk to the twin falls of Spanny.

In the excursion to the Roseau Valley your hike will take you to the fall of Middleham, the highest in Dominica. It is located in the Morne Trois Piton National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The hike begins near Laudat in the Roseau valley and takes about two hours round trip. On a well maintained trail (part of the Waitukubuli National Trail), you arrive at the platform from where you have the best view of the 80m fall. The brave can swim under the fall.
Lunch, visit the Trafalgar Falls and to finish the day with a swim in the sulfur springs.

Finally, with the last excursion of the North West, you will take a rowing boat ride on the Indian River, one of the sites of the film "Pirates of the Caribbean II". Then, Drive to Cabrits National Park, visit Fort Shirley and have lunch in Prince Rupert Bay.
Visit Diablotin National Park, walk on the Chemin Nature with a possibility of seeing parrots.

After each excursion, you will return to the comfort of your Tamarind Tree hotel room.

Your hotel:

The Tamarind Tree. See the complete description at : https://www.tamarindtreedominica.com/

What is included

• Return transfers from the Melville or Canefield airport or the Ferry terminal
• 4 nights with full board in a double occupancy room at the Tamarind Tree
• All the excursions mentioned above (3 days including entry and transfers)
• 1) Tour Central (Emerald Pool, Castle Bruce Bay, Kalinago Territory - Escalier Tete-Chien,
  KBA Kalinagos open-air museum, lunch - Central Forest Reserve, Spanny Twin Falls)
  2) Roseau Valley (Middleham Fall, déjeuner, Trafalgar Falls, sulfur springs
  3) North-West (Cabrits National Park, Fort Shirley, lunch, Indian River, Syndicate Nature Trail)
• Price based on minimum of 2 persons

Options/Supplements

• Flight or ferry from another Island or from your home
• Insurances
• Prolongation on Dominica Island in the same hotel
• Extension on another neighbourhood Island (Martinique, Guadeloupe, St Lucia)

Duration / Period

• Minimum 5 days, 4 nights, 3 excursions. Maximum 45 days.
• Ask us the rates for your travel dates!

Norwegian Cruise Line : The Freestyle Cruising® !

Your Cruise line
Norwegian Cruise Lineoffers you a freestyle cruise; you eat when, where and with whom you want, decide what to wear, all days can be the same or very different!

Norwegian Cruise Line is an internationally operating cruise line headquartered in Miami, Florida with two offices in Wiesbaden and London overseeing operations in

Europe. Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising® which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.
Today, Norwegian Cruise Line has 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing the guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise holiday on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The company has two 4.000-passenger vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, under construction for delivery in January 2014, along with one larger “Breakaway Plus” vessel for delivery in autumn 2015.

Your itinerary
You will discover magnificent Itineraries on board Norwegian Cruise Line, and they can be as short as 1 night up to 33 nights, according to your wishes !

Expand your horizons. Let Norwegian Cruise Line take you to the most exciting cruise destinations on earth and then discover them your way with the freedom of Freestyle Cruising®. Norwegian Cruise Line cruises in Alaska, Bermuda, Caribbean, Bahamas & North America as well as in Europe, Mediterranean & the Baltic, Canada & New England, Hawai'i, Panama Canal and the Transatlantic.

Your Cabin
Norwegian Cruise Line makes you chose within several different kinds of staterooms, the one which suits the best your taste and budget.

Aboard the Freestyle Cruising fleet, you can choose from a wide range of stateroom categories to suite every taste and budget. Available stateroom categories include for example well-appointed inside staterooms for price-conscious customers, ocean view staterooms, staterooms with private balcony as well as a large and luxurious suite complex on the Jewel-Class ships as well as aboard Norwegian Epic and the Breakaway-Class. This includes the unique Courtyard Villas which have access to a private Courtyard, swimming pool and sun deck as well as two Garden Villas, featuring three separate bedrooms, bathrooms and a living room. Both offer butler and concierge service.

Dining
Norwegian Cruise Line’s unique style gives you the option to choose when, where, with whom and how you will eat.

Freestyle Cruising® is characterized in particular by having no fixed dining times, no formal dress codes, a great variety of lounges, bars, theatres as well as other entertainment and activity options. On board the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, you find up to 27 different dining options without set dining times and opening hours from 17:30 to midnight (order until 22:30).

Thus, you can choose when, where and with whom to dine. In fact, if you prefer, you can dine in a different restaurant each night of your cruise. Should you, however, prefer to dine at the same table and/or at the same time every evening, respective reservations may be arranged on board. Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ships feature a restaurant seating guide, displayed on flat-screen televisions placed in key areas on the ship. They show each restaurant’s current occupancy status as well as possible waiting times. If a restaurant is fully occupied at a certain time and you would like to wait for an opening, you will get a pager that works all over the ship and will be informed as soon as the table is available. For those who like to dress up a little bit, there is one designated restaurant with a more elegant ambiance available on every ship.

Activities
You won’t get bored on an Norwegian Cruise Line due to the numerous indoor or outdoor activities as well as entertainment offered all day and night long. 

Together with extensive sport and wellness facilities, Norwegian Cruise Line also offers a varied entertainment program. Components include everything from computer and cooking classes to yoga and shore excursions with mountain biking or horseback riding.

Services
On board a Norwegian Cruise Line, the multilingual and professional staff has expertise and enthusiasm to pamper you.

Resort casual sums up life on board.
With up to one crew member per stateroom, Norwegian Cruise Line provides the highest crew-to-guest ration in its class. These large numbers of crew members guarantee a high service level and enable the cruise line to offer longer opening hours of the many public rooms and restaurants according to the Freestyle Cruising concept. All Norwegian Cruise Line ships have a very ample wellness area, the Mandara Spa®, and a beauty salon with hairdresser. In the spa your will be pampered from head to toe. The wellness area features Finnish saunas, steam rooms, a Thalassotherapy pool, hot tub and heated relaxation chairs. Mandara Spa®, one of the world's leading provider of exclusive spa resorts and our partner aboard, offers treatments based on traditional Asian methods. If you want to stay in contact with those at home, Norwegian Cruise Line pioneered with the industry’s first internet access on the high seas in 1999 which now is a fleet wide standard. Norwegian Cruise Line was also the first cruise line to provide remote wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) to its guests and in 2006, became the first cruise line to offer cell phone service fleet wide.

What is included

• Accommodation and cruise as booked
• Participation in Norwegian Cruise Line on-board activities/entertainment  (Courses,
• shows, Live Bands, disco etc.), some with extra fee
• Use of the majority of on-board facilities (e.g. Fitness Centre), some with extra fee
• All meals (cover charge applies in specialty restaurants and à la carte)
• Child care and child program
• Coffee, tea, ice water, iced tea in the restaurants and juices for breakfast 24-hour room service (Delivery charge applies from midnight to 05:00)
• All government fees & port taxes
• Multilingual guest service

Options/Supplements

• Transportation to join the cruise
• Transfers
• Pre/Post accommodation
• Insurances
• Gratuities and Service charge on board the ship
• Beverages on board the ship, other than the ones mentioned above
• Excursions

Duration/Period

• Minimum 1 night, Maximum 33 nights.
• Valid all year
• Ask us the rates for your travel dates!

More information on Norwegian Cruise Line: http://www.ncl.eu/

Your Trip

In this unique trip, we give a great care to romanticism and seclusion. The hotels staff will do all possible to make this stay unforgettable. The two Islands, close by, give you the opportunity to discover many different aspects of the Caribbean, and of course its wonderful turquoise sea.

More Details

Departure from the closest airport near your home (price from Geneva but changeable) to Saint Lucia via London. Arrival at the International St Lucia Airport and transfer to the TiKaye Village. You have then 8 days to discover the magnificent St Lucia Island, its splendid beaches on the North west Coast, its capital, Castries, and the imposant Pitons, the Island’s symbol. You can take tours offered by the hotel to discover the Island or also rent a jeep (driving on left side) and do it on your own. The hotel is away from towns and traffic and perfect for seclusion. Atfer a week in St Lucia, transfers to the airport and flight to Dominica. Arrival and transfer to the Fort Young Hotel, located in Roseau, the capital. You have then another week to explore this small Island and encounter its charming inhabitants. In Dominica, there are lots of sports and activities like trekking, kayaking, swimming in gorges, etc. After the beaches and relaxation in St Lucia, you will be ready for an active vacations on this Nature Island. At the end of yur stay, transfer back to the airport and flight back to your home via London.

What is included

• Return flights
• One night in a hotel close to London airport

At Fort Young:

• Return Airport Transfer
• Seven night’s luxury accommodation in a Deluxe Oceanfront room
• Welcome Tropical Fruit Plate upon arrival
• Full breakfast served at the Waterfront Restaurant with an Oceanview
• Upon arrival celebration champagne served chilled elegantly arranged on an ice bucket
• Turn down service on the first night to include fresh flower petals on the bed
• Candlelit Dinner with Sparkling Wine served on the pier or at the Waterfront Restaurant with Personal Wait Staff on day of arrival
• An afternoon on Horseback through on of Natures’ many Trails
• Trip to Titou Gorge, Emerald Pool & Trafalgar Falls
• Whale & Dolphin Safari
• Intimate three hour Sunset Boat Trip to the south of the island to include a picnic basket
• Nightly Turn down service

At Tikaye Village:

• Round trip airport transfers
• Seven night’s accommodation in a Ocean view room
• Wine & Fruit Basket at sunset of your choice
• Full breakfast daily
• One 40 minute Massage per person
• One Romantic Dinner for two
• One Sunset Cruise for two
• Unlimited use of snorkel gear
• Anse La Raye Seafood Fest Shuttle on Friday night
• Castries Trip by Land

Options/Supplements

• Other departure cities possible
• Car rental available in St Lucia
• Meal plan possible at both hotels (dinner at Fort Young and lunch & dinner (or dinner only) at the Tikaye Village)
• Various tours on both Islands
• Extension on One Island or the other, in the same accommodation or other choice of hotels possible
• Prolongation on other Islands (Barbados, Guadeloupe, Martinique, etc.)

Duration / Period

• 14 nights, 16 days. Maximum 45 days.
• All year, please ask us the rates for your travel dates !

Your trip

You want to discover Dominica? We will bring you all around the Island, in the tropical forest, and on and into the water. Visit the best sites accompany by professionals guides and enjoy the wonderful nature.

This nature trip is an active way to discover Dominica. This Island is the Nature Island of the Caribbean, volcanic in its origin and known for its natural beauty, abundance of Rivers, Lakes, and waterfalls and most importantly its rich culture. The Island is located between the two French speaking islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe. The warm and friendly people welcome you to their shores. Come to explore Dominica!

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1st day: ARRIVAL IN DOMINICA
Arrival at the port or airport and transfer to the Tamarind Hotel.

2^nd day: NORTH ISLAND TOUR
Emerald Pool visit in the tropical forest – crossing the Island towards East,  drive to Castle Bruce Beach, on the Atlantic side, visit of the  Kalinago territory (Carib Indians), the last tribe of proud warriors and their model village. You will have the opportunity to buy some straw and wood souvenirs, handmade. Lunch in the village and then en route for Portsmouth, second city of the Island.

3rd day: MIDDLEHAM ET TRAFALGAR FALLS
Middleham Fall, in the National Park of the Morne Trois Piton, is a unique World Heritage site. This fall of approximately 80 meters is the highest of the many falls of Dominica. From Sylvania, the road starts directly through the tropical forest. During the first two hours, you walk in the tropical forest towards a small descent where you have a spectacular view of the waterfall. The brave ones can go down on the rocks to swim into the pond below the waterfall. After climbing up the fall, you picnic in the forest. Visit of the Trafalgar fall in the afternoon, followed by sulphur baths at the Papillote Wilderness Retreat, one of the best botanical private gardens of the Caribbean.

4th day: Sea ride
(Wednesday or Sunday) After a quiet morning, you go out in boat to watch the Caribbean whales. All year, You have the possibility to watch sperm whales, which live off the west coast. During the winter months you can also see humpback whales, Bryde's whales, short-finned, and false killer whales, amongst others.

5th day: SOUTH EAST ISLAND TOUR
Transfer to Loubière - rise to Bellevue Chopin - down to Grand Bay crossing "Geneva" - visit the Fond St. Jean - continuation in Morne Paix Bouche with spectacular views over the canal and the island of Martinique - short hikes on the Glassy Trail - Hiking in Sari Sari Fall - lunch and swimming in the river at Riverside Cafe.

6th day: LAC BOILING
Today you go to the Boiling Lake, the second largest lake in the world. By making the climb, you pass through five different areas of tropical vegetation and the Valley of Desolation. Picnic on top of boiling water. Downhill, you will swim in one of the natural Jacuzzis and you end the day with a swim in Titou Gorge.
Note: Boiling Lake hike is strenuous and lasts between six and eight hours.Aujourd’hui vous

7th day: SOUTH ISLAND TOUR
Scott's Head - mask and snorkel along the underwater crater at Scott's Head - visit of the lower sulphur field followed by a sulfur bath - picnic lunch - snorkelling at Champagne Pool.

8th day: LAND AND SEA
Cabrits National Park with Fort Shirley - lunch at the Purple Turtle - Indian River: a boat with oars tour on the Indian River - Syndicate Nature Trail at the Diabolotin National Park, with a good chance to see two parrot species endemic to Dominica.

9th day: PROMENADE ET BAIGNADE
Visit of Jacko Fall – Ride to Spanny Twin Falls - River Tubing at Pagua River - lunch at Hibiscus Valley - swimming in the river.

10th day: ACTIVITIES AT LEISURE
Various options are available to you: beach, pool, walk through the valley of Macoucherie, distillery Macoucherie visit) or optional visit to Roseau with city tour - visit the museum (open Monday to Friday) - lunch in a typical local restaurant - walk in the Botanical Garden (surcharge).

11th day: DEPARTURE
check out – Transfer and departure for your return journey.

What is included

• Return flights from Geneva to Dominica
• Package 11 days/10 nights at the Tamarind Tree Hotel & Restaurant
• Standard double room or superior (surcharge)
• All meals, selection of beverages
• Taxes and Services charges
• Return transfers airport/port – hotel
• 7 days of tours and excursions accompanied and guided by a licensed guide
• Base price: Minimum 2 people, if more persons : REDUCTION

Options/Supplements

• Other departure cities possible
• Price for 2 persons and families (2 adults and 2 children) on request
• Extension on the island of Dominica
• Extension on another island (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Antigua, St. Lucia)
• Departure tax from Dominica : EC59 or US23 per person (except children under 12 years old)

Duration / Period

• Minimum 10 nights in Dominica
• Ask us the rates for your travel dates!

Introduction

The Tamarind Tree Hotel is a pleasing middle class hotel under Swiss-German management, featuring twelve double rooms (17m2) with bathroom (3m2) and 12m2 of common porch with ocean view. The Tamarind Tree Hotel & Restaurant is ideally located in the centre of Dominica’s west coast on top of a 100-foot cliff, offering a beautiful view over the Caribbean Sea, the Bay of Salisbury and Morne Diablotin.

Location

Roseau, the capital, is 12-miles/20 km to the south; Portsmouth is 12-miles/20 km to the north, about a 30-minute drive each way. To Canefield Airport, north of Roseau, it is a 20-minute drive and to Melville Hall Airport in the northeast it is a 1 hour and 15 minute drive

Rooms

The six standard rooms on the 1st floor are equipped with either one double or two single beds. The six superior rooms on the 2nd floor have one king size or two twin beds. Possibility to add a third bed for triple occupancy or a baby crib (two baby cribs are available). 
The four family suites consist of two adjoining rooms with a communicating door and sleep up to six persons (two adults and four children under sixteen belonging to the same family). Each room has a telephone with direct international dialing, a spacious closet, a 135 litre refrigerator and a ceiling fan. Superior rooms have additional A/C. The bathrooms have a shower with hot (solar heated) and cold water.

Hotel Dining

The Tamarind Tree Restaurant is a public restaurant on the premises and comfortably seats 30 persons in the semi-open restaurant and another 20 persons can be seated on the terrace. The kitchen offers a wide range of local Creole as well as international dishes, appetizers, snacks, salads and desserts prepared with fresh local ingredients.

Activities

The pool is 4m x 8m and 1.20m to 1.70m deep. There is a shallow part for small children. Umbrellas, beach chairs and beach towels are provided.

Services

The beach of Macoucherie is a three minute walk away and the beach of Salisbury, where the dive centre East Carib Dive is located, is a seven minute walking distance. To the village of Salisbury it is a 15 minute walk.

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This hotel also offered wonderful packages of great value:

Diving
The Dive Package includes
5 days/10 boat dives (incl. boat, tank, weight and guide) / 1 shore dive in the afternoon / 1 full day island tour / 7 nights’ accommodation, all inclusive, transfers

Hiking
The Hiking Package includes
5 days of guided hiking / 1 day boat tour / 7 nights’ accommodation, all inclusive, transfers

Explorer
The Explorer Package includes
2 days of hiking / 2 days island tours / 1 day boat tour / 1 day snorkelling trip incl. gear / 7 nights’ accommodation, all inclusive, transfers

Pirates
Visit the film locations of "Pirates of the Caribbean"
2 days of hiking / 2 day´s island tours / 1 day boat tour / 7 nights’ accommodation, all inclusive, transfers

Introduction

Fort Young Hotel is in an historic building which offers an Old World Charm, modern amenities and open vistas of the Caribbean Sea. Built around the walls of the old 18th century fort, many of the original features have been retained in the public areas of the property. The young, dynamic, and professional staff warmly welcomes you in a luxurious and recently renovated hotel.

Location

Fort Young Hotel, ‘The Key to Dominica” is located on the outskirts of Roseau, the capital of this spectacular and rugged Island in the Eastern Caribbean. The hotel is on the waterfront overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The main international airport Melville Hall is on the north east coast of the Island, and is a scenic 65 minutes drive across the Island to Roseau. The smaller and lesser used airport at Canefield is on the south west coast of the Island, and is less than 20 minutes driving distance to Roseau.

Rooms

All 73 rooms are air-conditioned, with en suite bathroom, and cable Flat screen TV. Room categories include the cozy Fort Room the comfortable which are the smaller rooms located on the old warm section of the Hotel. The Ocean view Rooms are located on the newest section of the Hotel, The Deluxe Oceanfront Room are the larger rooms located on the elevator accessible section of the hotel these rooms have a lounge area and are very spacious and the luxurious Oceanfront Suite. All rooms each have a private balcony with a superb view of the ocean. Complimentary high speed internet access is exclusively available in all room categories.

Hotel Dining

Enjoy International and Creole Style food on the Palisades restaurant. Start your morning with the locally made freshly brewed, coffee and a wide selection from the breakfast buffet with made to order omelets or eggs done to style and taste. Buffet lunches are prepared during the week. Barbecue Buffet dinner is served every Monday night at the Warner’s Bar on the Boardwalk conveniently located close to the Palisades restaurant and offers a variety of tropical drinks overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Activities

Hotel facilities include Swimming Pool, Sundeck, Jacuzzi, Duty-free Shopping, Massage & Wellness Centre, Fitness Center and a private Jetty, from where dive boats pick-up in-house divers. Island adventure tours, diving, and whale or bird watching tours are easily arranged with the Activities Desk.

Services

The hotel offers multi configuration indoor and outdoor function areas and meeting space. The main Conference room comes complete with a private Secretariat including photocopy machine, fax machine and electronic mail. The Dive Centre, for your dive packages is located on the Fort Young Waterfront area, facing the jetty.

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