3. Other hikes in Morne Trois Pitons National Park include the impressive 300ft Middleham Falls, which takes approx. 1 hour to reach from either Providence (near to Laudat), beyond Cochrane via Tou Santi (stinking hole), or from Sylvania.

From the elevated village of Laudat, the visitor centre at Feshwater Lake is about a 10 minute drive, from where a new trail encircles the lake and just beyond it a 45 minute hiking trail continues on to Boeri Lake. These may also be reached via a hiking trail from the village of Grand Fond, accessed from the east coast at Rosalie.

Should you attempt any of less well used trails - around the peaks of Morne Trois Pitons, the summits of Morne Micotrin (4,006ft.) or Morne Watt (4,017ft.), you are also advised to take along a qualified guide, as it is easy to loose the trail in places . Most hikes commence from or near to the village of Laudat, at a cool 2,000ft in the northern heights above the Roseau Valley. 

In the southern heights is the village of Woten Waven, from where there are short trails to hot springs, geysers and fumaroles such as the Dragon's Mouth. You may soak in one of several warm mineral pool spa's - TiKwenGlocho, Screws & at Rainforest ShanGri-la.

 

4. Field trip with Forester and bird expert. Favourite locations are Colihaut Heights and the Syndicate Forest on the western slopes of Morne Diablotin, were our two native parrot species are most commonly observed from lookout points along the rim of the Picard River gorge, along with other endemics such as Grey Kingbird, Mangrove Cuckoo, Blue-hooded Euphonia and four varieties of Hummingbird, and from where a short hike will bring you to the river pool below Milton Falls on the Dublanc River, a tranquil spot to enjoy a traditionally prepared picnic lunch and take a refreshing bathe in the river. An all day outing may also include a visit to Cabritts or boatride up the Indian River. See Birdwatching in Dominica for further details.

9. The twin Trafalgar Falls are only a 20 minute forest walk from the village of Trafalgar, at the head of the Roseau Valley - a generous and well tended trail leads through mature forest to a timber viewing platform. For the young and fit, a narrow and rocky trail continues up to the pool at the base of each of the falls, where a wind of fine spray rapidly cools you down. Papillote's 4 acres of forest gardens and restaurant overlooking the Roseau Valley is an ideal spot to take lunch.
 

11. The South East Coast has some breathtaking scenery. The road from Pond Casse in the island's centre first reaches the South Eeast coast at the picturesque mouth of the Rosalie River. A further 20 min. drive south brings you to the Sari-Sari River, below the bridge is a long deep river pool ideal for bathing and a great picnic spot. Turn left and drive through the village of Laplaine and you will come to a hiking trail along the river to Sari-Sari Falls. Driving south for a further 20 min. brings you to the village of Delices, where the White River flowing from the Boiling Lake nears the sea. A 45 min. hike will bring you to the Victoria Falls. Downstream from the windy pool below are several smaller pools, large and deep enough to enjoy a swim in the opaque, turquoise water which has by then lost much of its heat, but is nonetheless a very pleasant temperature. Along this whole stretch of coast, the palm, banana and forest clad slopes rise steeply and dramatically to some towering summits.
 

13. the popular Emerald Pool and also the little known Twin Falls are in the forested highland in the centre of the island. Not far from the juntion leading to Castle Bruce in the east is a visitor centre by the road, from where a fairly short, gentle and well tended trail leads through the forest to the Emerald Pool below a small waterfall in the shade of the forest canopy - a beautiful spot if you are alone, but to be avoided on cruise ship days!  Along the Imperial Road leading north-east from Pond Casse in the direction of Marigot is a small local bar, painted light blue and named Spanny's Disco. After first requesting permission at the bar, follow the path which leads from the main road accross agricultural land to the edge of the forest, from where a trail leads down the valley side to a pool at the base of the first falls. After crossing the river, the trail rises sharply over a small ridge to a second falls of similar proportions. A idyllic spot - both pools are suitable for a refreshing bathe.

14. climb our highst mountain peaks - Morne Trois Pitons (4,672ft) and Morne Diablotin (4,747ft) but only if you are fit and active and enjoy obstascle courses. These trails are seldom used and are not well maintained - watch out for Razorgrass, which is a sedge with a triangular stem and can climb and grow very long - the dark green slender blades have a surface which sticks like velcro to your skin and scratches if you pull away! The trail leading to the summit of Morne Trois Pitons starts at the Rosalie Road, close to the Pond Casse roundabout in the centre of the island. The Morne Diablotin trail commences close to Syndicate Forest, accessed via road from the west coast highway, just north of Dublanc, where the junction is signposted to Morne Diablotin. Allow a minimum of 3 hours each way for either hike and remember it is usually dark by about 7.00pm.

15. The north facing north-east coast has many attractive and secluded beaches, often sheltered from the Atlantic by rocks and islets - Hodges Bay, Grand Babtiste Bay and Calibishie are favourites. Calibishi is a small and very pleasant village with a handful of shops, bars and restaurants. From the ridgetop road through and beyond the village of Bense, a trail leads down to the Hampstead River. After crossing the first part of the river, follow the second to where a deep diving pool can be found below a small waterfall.

16. New Lake, Carholm In November 1997, Dominica experienced several weeks of prolonged heavy rain which precipitated a massive landslide in the interior. This formed three dams blocking a northern tributary of the Layou River. The lower dam burst after about a week of continued heavy rain, the second burst a few days later. These flooded the Layou River, depositing huge amounts of tarish and sand, temporarily raising the level of the river bed by up to 30 feet in places. The rear dam did not burst and has consolidated, leaving a new lake with a much largerv surface area than either the Freshwater or Boeri Lakes and reaching a maximum depth of 140 feet. This lake may be viewed from the end of the road at the edge of the escarpment left by the landslide, reached via a feeder road just east of the Layou River Hotel. Though officially named the Mathia Dam, the local landowner has christened this area 'Miracle Valley'. The rear shore of the lake by be reached via a hiking trail from the Cuba Road which loops up into the hills from Mero to Salisbury on the mid west coast.

19. Eating local food Fresh fish may be obtained locally from many of the coastal villages. A conche being blown can usually be heard throughout the vicinity, indicating when fish are available for sale from the local fishermen. Red Snapper, Balou, Dorade and Tuna are commonly available. Crabs, crayfish and shrimps can be found in the rivers and streams. Fresh fruit and vegetables are of amazing quality and succulence; bananas, limes, grapefruit, oranges, pawpaw, mangoes, avocado pears, starfruit (carambola), water melon, pineapple, guava, passion fruit, coconuts, soursop, sugar apples, custard apples, golden apples (pome-cite), easter apples, mammee apples - often referred to as apricot, local cherries, tamarind, yellow goosberries, cocoa etc. Vegetables include green bananas, plantains, cristophene, green pawpaw, pumpkin, bredfruit, breadnuts, cucumber, spinach, zucchini, celery and very full flavoured tomatoes.  Root vegetables include beetroot, dasheen, tania, yam and several variety of sweet potato. The main outlet is Roseau's market place, located at the Riverside, close to the Bayfront. Dasheen and Tania bear large 'elephant ear' leaves - from the young tender shoots is made thick, green Calaloo soup, a local delicacy. Floral Gardens Hotel, in the  north east, grow sufficient Hibiscus to make a refreshing and delicately flavoured cold drink from the red flower petals, served daily in their riverside restaurant.

20. Activities For the hyperactive, bicycles and kayaks can be hired by the hour, dayor half day at Scotts Head and Soufriere. Snorkelling gear may also be hired.
Sports fishing - charter a boat (half day US$350, full day US$600)