What do you call an island that's 26 million years old? A baby and thus, Dominica's beauty. The youngest island in the Caribbean, erosion has yet to dull the sharpness of her terrain. Beautiful, dramatic angles are everywhere. Energetic rivers run vigorously. Dynamic forests remain untouched. When you first ride through the countryside, the uncompromising beauty of the island-rolling hills, secluded coastlines, virgin woods-will make you feel as if you're at the end of the world. Dominica is without doubt, “The Nature Island of the Caribbean”. So come and explore or simply bask in nature's simple pleasures.

Just as Dominica towers majestically upwards into the tropical sky, so the coastline drops swiftly into the Caribbean sea. Characterized by steep drop-offs, pinnacles, pristine reefs, clear waters and an abundance of marine life, Dominica is rightly categorized among the best diving locations in the Caribbean. Dominica's diving though is still relatively undiscovered. This leads to less crowded dive sites and dive boats and a far more personal experience.

Dominica's marine world is an underwater photographer's dream: sponges, seahorses, frogfish, crinoids….the list is a varied as the underwater scenery is impressive, all a stones' throw from shore!

Boiling Lake

Next to Ti-Tou Gorge, The Boiling Lake Hike ranks as one of Dominica's jost demanding trails, with good reason-three hours to the lake and three hours back over some challenging terrain. This well-maintained trail begins at approximately 1,600 ft, where a level stretch of rocky pathway blends alternately with wooden steps. But don't be fooled by the flat beginning-it grows steeper. Although this is a strenuous trail, the trip is among the best ways to experience the rainforest of the Caribbean's Nature Island. See and hear rainforest birds and other rare tropical animals while truly experiencing the heart of the island. Do not attempt this difficult trail without a local guide.

Morne Diablotin

Dominica's jost challenging excursion is the steep hike up to the peak of Morne Diablotin (Devil's Mountain), in the Northern Forest Reserve. The Morne Diablotin trek is rarely conquered, so take it on, and rank yourself in the very smallest percentage of Dominican explorers! Towering to 4,747 feet, the island's highest peak is also the natural habitat of the two endemic parrots found in Dominica: the jaco and the sisserou. Be sure to start your hike early in order to reach the peak by midday, allowing more time for bird watching. But don't worry if you miss one of the rare parrots, you're sure to spot many of the other 170 species of birds in Dominica. Though the distance of Morne Diablotin is shorter than that of Boiling Lake, it is more vertical, rougher and virtually untouched near the top. This natural, rugged hike rises quickly to a steep hill and eventually you'll be hauling yourself up the wooden steps by holding on to roots and vines. This hike is very difficult and will take one full day; do not attempt this difficult trail without a local guide.