How to Find Luxury Hotels in Roseau, Dominica

Roseau is the capital of the tiny Caribbean Island country of Dominica. Located on the Caribbean Sea side of the island, Roseau is a small town of less than 20,000 residents. Like the rest of the tiny island nation, Roseau depends on tourism for much of its income. Follow these steps to find luxury accommodations that can include beach-front villas, rain forest resorts and mountain cottages.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Book Luxury Accommodations in Roseau, Dominica

1. Arrange for your accommodations in Roseau, Dominica by calling the National Development Corporation of Dominica at 888-645-5637, or by visiting their Web site (see Resources below).
2. Book accommodations at the Garraway Hotel by calling 767-449-8800 or by visiting their Web site (see Resources below).
3. Elect to stay at a wilderness retreat. For around $100, you can stay in a rain forest lodge near Roseau.
4. Visit the Dominica tourism Web site to search out up-to-date offers for some of the island's most desirable luxury accommodations.
5. Book a room at a three-star hotel on the cliffs above the ocean for under $100. Luxury amenities include air conditioning, waterfront restaurants and Internet access.
6. Reserve accommodations at a small bed and breakfast if quiet and relaxation are luxury must-haves for you. Several of these locally-run inns receive consistent praise from visitors.

Travel to Roseau by Air, Land or Sea

7. Note that American, Canadian and European Union passport holders aren't required to apply for short-term visas.
8. Hop aboard a boat from other Caribbean Islands to Roseau. Ferries run several times per week from from Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique and St. Lucia.
9. Drive into Roseau from the airport. Dominica's airports are located outside of Roseau, and cannot handle international flights. You will travel via small aircraft from another Caribbean Island.
10. Hail a taxi from either airport to Roseau.
11. Sail your private ship into the harbor at Roseau. Be sure to check in with authorities when you dock.

Enjoy the Luxury Activities Available in Roseau

12. Relax on the beach all day.
13. Pamper yourself with a day at one of Roseau's spas.
14. Watch dolphins and whales aboard a whale watching boat tour.
15. Go diving in the clear, blue Caribbean waters.
16. Kayak down the Roseau River or in the Caribbean Sea.
17. Go tubing down the Layou River. After you rent all of the necessary equipment, you'll be driven up the river so you can float back down to the river mouth.

Tips & Warnings

• American travelers should bring electrical converters for any small appliances.
• Many of the more exotic accommodations are located away from Roseau proper.
• Be prepared to pay a small departure tax when leaving Dominica.

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