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beds, antiques and local art. One of the villas accommodates up to six guests and has a heated indoor plunge pool, an open-air master bedroom and bath, a separate second bedroom and bath, and a third sleeping area. Another villa also sleeps six and has a private garden swimming pool and a dining area.

If you re daring, you can get large, inexpensive meals in small family-run caf s throughout the island. Some are well established and serve dependably wholesome fare. Those are listed below. Others open and close with the seasons or at the whim of the owner. Those you must come upon in your travels and sample for yourself.

767-449-6245, fax 767-449-6246 www.castaways-dominica.com 26 rooms $$$ If you want to be on the beach and conveniently located midway between the island s largest towns, this is a good choice. Castaways is family operated and offers the amenities of a full-service resort. Its set in a lush six-acre garden cedar rapids airport cid on a gray-sand beach with a dive shop, watersports center, boat dock, tennis court, and activities desk. The Almond Tree Restaurant cedar rapids airport cid and Rhum Barrel Bar are popular with locals and visitors, and the beach bar features a barbeque with live music on Sunday afternoons. Owner Bill Harris bought the property about 40 years ago and has spent many hours designing, planning, and overseeing every aspect of the hotel and grounds. The rooms are large and have balconies, ceiling fans (only six rooms are air conditioned), and cable TVs.

North of the pier, before you enter Portsmouth, you will see independent guides set up along the road with homemade cedar rapids airport cid signs advertising boat rides up the shady Indian River. This is a highly recommended tour since it offers a close-up look at a fascinating ecological zone inhabited by various freshwater creatures and hundreds of birds. Most of the guides know the river well and can spot rare plants and wildlife hidden along the marsh. Be sure to choose a rowboat cedar rapids airport cid rather than a powerboat, since the noise of a motor will detract from the peacefulness of the river and scare the wildlife. Negotiate a price before you set out, and expect to pay about EC$25/US$10 per person.