DOMINICA IN A NUTSHELL
Relatively undeveloped, mountainous Dominica boasts one of the Caribbean's most spectacular natural environments and is ideally suited to nature lovers and Caribbean aficionados who want to experience the less tame side of the region and a touch of ecoadventure. It's known as the ‘Nature Island of the Caribbean’ with good reason. The proud local population will give you a genuinely warm welcome and help you make the most of your time on their island home whether it's spent whale-watching, snorkelling, scuba-diving, bird-watching, hiking or kayaking. If your idea of nightlife is to watch the stars in the sky, then Dominica is the island for you.
CARIBTOURS' PERSONAL VIEW
Sarah stayed there recently and comments: "Dominica is the most lush island I have ever visited – the density of rainforest in the centre of the island is utterly overwhelming and yet, for somewhere so unspoiled, it also felt very comfortable with such warm hospitality."
This welcoming hotel lies within the walls of an original 18th century fort on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Caribbean – just a short walk from the island’s capital of Roseau.
It is a simple and informal hotel with no beach and no pretensions about being a luxurious resort; however, with the addition of the spacious oceanfront rooms at the edge of the sea, Fort Young is undoubtedly Dominica’s leading hotel and an excellent base from which to explore this truly beautiful island.
We find the staff at Fort Young to be especially charming and the food is excellent.
LOCATION
A two-minute walk to the centre of Roseau, the capital.
Dominica has two airports with excellent air access from Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua and other neighbouring islands.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Whale Watching
Caribtours clients have the once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy Whale Watching in Dominica.
The price is £35 per person for a 3 hour trip. The best time of year is between November and April. Please call one of our Travel Counsellors on 020 7751 0660 who will be pleased to give you more details.
Diving
Dominica offers good diving, with unusual underwater topography – pinnacles, walls, caves and swim throughs.
It is better suited to certified divers but certification courses are also readily available for beginners. Seahorses, frogfish and scorpion fish are commonly seen by divers. Dive packages are available – please call us for details.
Facilities
There are 2 restaurants and a bar, pool, 3 Jacuzzis, beauty salon, gym, duty-free shops and business centre.
The hotel’s activities desk can arrange a whole host of excursions for the more independentminded explorer and for those who would appreciate a guided tour or simply a driver for the day.
Whale-watching boat tours, scuba-diving, snorkelling, kayaking, hiking tours and more are readily available – alternatively, hire a car and explore the island for yourself.
Hotel is suitable for
Children
Available activities
Scuba diving
Eco adventure
Accommodation
53 rooms with ceiling fans, air conditioning, TV and full or partial sea views.
The Superior Ocean View Rooms are located in the original fort. We particularly recommend the more luxurious and spacious Deluxe Ocean Front Rooms, located in the new wing at the base of the cliff with spectacular ocean views.
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Fort Young
