There are two ways to discover a new place: setting out on your own or allowing a local to show you what you may have otherwise missed. Here at Fort Young Hotel, we encourage a healthy balance of both. For the latter, our experts at the Activities Desk are happy to curate a guided experience to help you discover Dominica like a local. Below, find our three favorite guided tours to discover the many wonders of the Nature Island.
Dominica’s capital and only official downtown is not to be missed during your Fort Young Hotel stay. During this guided tour, you’ll see impressive, long-standing buildings like the Lady of Fair Haven Cathedral, the Dominica State House and the Jean Rhys home (named for its former occupant, the late novelist Jean Rhys).
After getting a feel for the city’s history, embrace its culture by admiring and shopping at some of its markets. To enjoy during your stay, pick up some local fruits, spices and oils. To commemorate your trip, check out the vendors selling handmade jewelry, crafts and souvenirs.
The Waitukubuli National Trail spans 115 miles (184 kilometres) from the southernmost tip of Dominica, winding its way to the top. It would take about two weeks to hike from one end to the next, but it’s easy to pick up the trail at one of its 14 segments, making for a great day excursion.
Expect to get in a good workout while making your way through the island’s beautiful forests. No need to worry about getting lost in the wilderness with a guide taking you through the trail.
The very hotel where you’ll be staying is a tourist attraction all its own. Join an island guide for a walk around the resort, where you’ll learn about the soulful history of Fort Young Hotel, Roseau and Dominica.
Here’s a quick bit of trivia to get you started! While the hotel opened in 1964, the land it was built on has a history dating back nearly 300 years prior to 1699. The locale has evolved a long way from its origination as a military fort, but its importance to the community and rich character remains.
What better way to kick off 2021 than immersed in nature? Whether you want to relax, recalibrate or rendezvous, you can do all that and more at Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort. Located on the mountainous island of Dominica, our resort offers ready access to tropical rainforests, natural hot springs and stunning dive sites. […]
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Hidden away in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, Dominica is often called the Nature Island because of its rainforest-dotted mountains that rise like green jewels from the sea. And here at Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort, we have a coveted front-row seat to the island’s most striking attractions — from vibrant marine life to bubbling […]
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