Executive summary by darmansjah
A lack of white sandy beaches and an overabundance of
rainfall keep this mountainous island of tropical rain forests off typical
Caribbean vacation itineraries—a plus for adventure seekers.
Perpetual geothermal and volcanic activity—there are
seven active volcanoes—make 285-square-mile (739-square-kilometer) Dominica,
located between Guadeloupe and Martinique, a paradise in progress. Venture into
the rugged landscape Spiderman-style on an Extreme Dominica canyoneering tour,
which takes visitors rappelling down pristine waterfalls, deep gorges, and
volcanic bedrock canyons. The seven-mile round-trip hike from Titou Gorge to
Boiling Lake, a vapor-covered cauldron that reaches 198º Fahrenheit (92º
Celsius), is strenuous but worth the panoramic Caribbean views from atop
3,000-foot (914-meter) Morne Nicholls, as well as the chance to explore the
Valley of Desolation’s brightly colored sulfur springs, mini-geysers, and
bubbling mud pools. Recharge at the locally built and staffed Jungle Bay Resort & Spa. The
55-acre (22-hectare) tropical retreat features 35 secluded, hardwood cottages
perched high atop posts beneath the jungle canopy.
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