I F YOU GO

Where to stay:

— Pagua Bay — The secluded and sophisticated Pagua Bay Resort, just 10 minutes from the airport, is the perfect place to spend at least one night. paguabayhouse.com — Rosalie Bay — The island’s first luxury ecoresort is a rather special place, nestled in the foothills of the Morne Trois Pitons National Park where the Rosalie River meets the Atlantic. rosaliebay.com — Castle Comfort Lodge Located just outside Roseau, this friendly, familyrun hotel is also home to Dive Dominica, meaning snorkelling, diving and whale-watching are available on your doorstep.castlecomfortdivelodge.com — Rodney’s Wellness Retreat — Located in the scenic village of Soufriere, Rodney’s offers “luxury camping” in a huge garden of mango, avocado, coconut, passion fruit, grapefruit, banana and cashew trees. rodneyswellness.com

Where to eat:

— There’s no prettier spot for a traditional Dominican lunch than at the Papillote Rainforest Restaurant. My tuna steak in Creole sauce came with lentils, marinated veggie salad, and dasheen — a starchy root vegetable similar to taro — done two ways. — The Fish Pot, a hole in the wall in Pointe Michel, just 10 minutes outside Roseau, is really a bar that happens to be owned by a fisherman. There’s no menu, only a large bucket of the day’s catch. — If you’re in Roseau on a Saturday, you’ll want to hit the very busy and colourful seaside market. Grab a plate of fried chicken and grilled plantain and wash it down with fresh coconut water