Roseau Valley
Roseau Valley
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A scenic region of Dominca dominated by green tropical rainforest with bubbling streams, waterfalls and scenic spots such as Fresh Water Lake, Trafalgar Falls, the Volcanic Hot Springs and Boiling Lake.
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EssGeeKay
Greeley, CO411 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
If you are cruising and visit this rustic island, hire a driver! We were able to see four times as much for 1/3 the cost of the cruise line (HAL). The drivers are very capable and licensed by their government. We enjoyed four excursions in a little over 5 hours for $35 each. We visited Titou Gorge, the Hot Sulphur baths (not offered by our cruise line), the Botanic Gardens (which are actually easy walking distance from the dock) and the champagne reef). We were back on board with 90 minutes to spare. We found that taking the cruise tours are expensive and lacking in time spent doing what you want as an independent traveler because the tour can oly progress as fast as the slowest traveler. We used the Stanis Taxi Service. Our driver was Martin Alexander and he was outstanding!
Written January 31, 2013
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nbsandman
Ocean Shores, WA76 contributions
Dec 2012 • Couples
What a fun way to tour. The best stop was at the Botanical Gardens where our tour guide gave an excellent easy paced walking tour of the local flora and fauna. There were photo opps stops, churches and we delighted to see the many schools with with happy children. The last stop was for a rum punch (180 proof) at a waterfront bar. The tour was arranged by our cruise ship (RCL) and was a great value at on $37 per person.
Written December 12, 2012
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Pam C
Fareham, UK441 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
Forgot to take a note of the guide's name but he really made the trip for us, he was very knowledgeable about the island. We went to the botanical gardens and he must have known every plant there. Saw lots of brightly coloured humming birds in the trees and a couple of large brightly coloured bugs. Stopped and went into a church. Got taken to a hotel bar with a view of the sea and had complimentary lovely rum punches before being dropped off at the ship. A pleasant way to spend a few hours. Didn't feel ripped off at all.
Written January 15, 2014
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Maureen C
Auckland, New Zealand21 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
Elvira was our guide and we had 10 in our shuttle. There was an aisle so it was easy to get in and out of. We went to the Botanical Gardens and walked around. Elvira explained about all the different trees we saw which bore fruit but none were edible. She was very knowledgeable and if there was anything we needed to know that she didn't have an answer for she would find out. We saw the school children who were practising marching for the independence day parade a couple of weeks later. We stopped at a place for fruit juice tasting and we stopped overlooking Roseau on our way around. It was a shortish tour and we were dropped at the cruise terminal where there were many tourist markets. it was pleasant enough although short but the island itself was relatively small. We enjoyed the tour
Written November 18, 2013
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airebornranger
Las Vegas, NV677 contributions
Jun 2012 • Solo
Spent a nice afternoon going through most of the shops looking for something to take home for myself and gifts. I found most things were made in the USA, and with a 15% VAT tax really expensive. I did find one shop that had some really nice hand-made gifts, made by the people working in the store. It was Juittle's Souviour Shop on 8th Old Street, ph: 614-5770. I bought a really nice shirt that said Dominica and a Caribbean Map beach bag for my girl friend. At $15 for the shirt and $10 for the zippered canvas bag, they were a deal. Don't forget to haggle on the price! As for the shirt, all cotton, local dyed material. Warning: Wash separately as they run like most hand-made items. If you are looking for a van/bus, you need to ask! Tell them where you are going, as the $1.75 EC/$1US vans load in different areas. If you want the best market for stuff, check out the IGA for frozen food and liquor. I had tried Green's Market before, and it was about the size of two 7-11 Markets and OK. Warning: Check the expiration dates on your purchases, way too much stuff with long expired dates at both markets.
Written June 15, 2012
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our_bonnie_jean
Georgia12 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
We had done the longer tours to the waterfall, etc., on previous visits, so this time we wanted to sightsee around Roseau and decided to give the trolley tour a try. We enjoyed the open-air ride, and our tour guide was charming. The only problem is that there really isn't a lot to see. We went to the botanical gardens (interesting varieties of trees and hummingbirds). We had an overlook stop, but we weren't invited to get out to take a photo. The small cathedral was closed, so we toured the substitute one being used in the interim. Small, nothing special to see. We were given a tiny cup of rum punch in a corner of the botanical garden, but no place to sit, and no view. I like Dominica -- it's a sweet place, but I'd advise getting out into the rain forest or go on a dive or to the waterfall. There's just not much in town.
Written January 29, 2014
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RobinW8
Portland, OR35 contributions
Mar 2013 • Friends
Upon arriving at Roseau by cruise ship, the tourist has to be aware that this island is very poor in comparison to others. These people have few months to make their living off the tourists so they can be very aggressive. They are just people trying to make a living selling their goods. The cab drivers can be very pushy, so don't be surprised. Our group freaked out alittle and ended up going back to the ship. I don't actually know if we could rely on the cab drivers to get us back in time, but talked to some veteran tourists (in their 70's) that had a great time at the beach that way.
Written March 21, 2013
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likeah
Prescott, AZ36 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
this town is the capital of dominica. if you are looking for corporate jewelry shops and fancy restaurants this is not your destination!! i felt that i walked onto a set of a movie...maybe pirates of the the caribbean. i intend that comment as a good thing. the buildings looked very old and original with rehabbing and repair kept to the minimal and local resources. i was enchanted after so many commericial islands. many roads were cobble stone and the locals went about their daily routines. they were very relaxed and friendly. some cute local boutiques, funky cafes and bars.....loved the rum bar in the dilapidated corner building!!! the island itself is natural and not deforested as so many islands were exploited for their lumber [example: bonaire]. i liked the overall atmoshpere and feeling of the island being,so far, untouched by corporations.
i would return here to see more of this lovely island and also scuba dive.
i would return here to see more of this lovely island and also scuba dive.
Written November 5, 2012
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Christine F
Heysham, UK219 contributions
Jan 2022
Dominica had just opened up to visitors only on excurisons to naturally protect their lovely island.... We took the trolley trip around Roseau this is a perfect relaxing way for all abilities including wheelchairs to access this wonderful friendly island and see the lovely town of Roseau doing so well since the destruction from the 2017 hurricane...a great chance to way and wish Happy New year to families along the trip take the time it's so worth it.
Written January 4, 2022
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Sarah J
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Mar 2017 • Family
This is the second time we've visited Dominica, first time we visited a beach, this time we decided to see a bit of the flora and fauna and visit the rainforest. We met a great guide near the port who offered a trip to the Botanical Garden and then into the rainforest to see Trafalgar Falls and some volcanic sulphur pools finishing with a pit stop for water and fruit. What a lovely time we had and great value at US$30 all in for 2 adults and 2 children. Falls were beautiful, sulphur pools interesting to see and the children learnt so much about the environment and geology of the area. The pit stop offered water and drinks and a variety of locally grown fruits for a small donation. On our back he gave a tour of the town as we passed through. He was so knowledgable and proud of this island. I've heard people say Dominica isn't worth stopping at (if cruising) but give the place a go, I'm glad we did!
Written June 22, 2017
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