coandi arad 767-448-5000 Daily, 7am to 10pm International/Cr ole $$$$ The menu here leans toward the exotic, whi

767-448-5000 Daily, 7am to 10pm International/Cr ole $$$$ The menu here leans toward the exotic, which fits perfectly with the surroundings in this newly expanded old waterfront fortress. Trendy singles and romantic couples meet poolside at Balas Bar for cocktail hour before moving on to the dining coandi arad room for dinner. Hotel guests and special-occasion diners tend to fill the candlelit restaurant in the evenings, but a mixed crowd shows up for the theme buffets at lunch time during the week. New construction has added two additional eateries. coandi arad The Boardwalk Caf , which is open during the day for light meals and snacks, and the Waterfront Restaurant, which features a lunchtime buffet and a dinnertime international menu.

Continuing east, you drive along the cliffs with terrific views of the surf breaking below the villages of Stowe and Dubuc. Farther on, you come to Petite Savane, where descendants of the first French settlers produce bay oil and rum. Don t miss the cricket field here. The boundary line hugs

A wide variety of stores are located in La Place Carenage, coandi arad Gablewoods Mall, JQ Charles Mall, and Pointe Seraphine. In addition, many of the large resorts feature boutiques and gift shops. Traditional outdoor markets are held in Castries and Soufri coandi arad re, and the best place for local arts and crafts is the Choiseul Craft Center.

767-445-5211 www.avirtualdominica.com/sisters.htm Cr ole Daily, 7am to 10pm $$ Harta and Elka are the two sisters who run this guest house and restaurant right on the beach. If you re in the area, stop to enjoy a drink at the seaside bar or stay for a meal on the comfortable patio. Fruit trees surround the property and provide shade and produce for many of the beverages and side-dishes prepared for guests. Fish, fresh from nearby waters, is the specialty, and you can choose from lobster, crayfish, crab, and octopus. Cr ole-style mountain chicken is a good option when it s in season. If you don t have plans for the afternoon, order a rum punch and stretch out in one of the hammocks. This is a true paradise.