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The Morne Trois Pitons National Park was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the eastern Caribbean, in recognition of the vast expanse of unspoiled nature that is the tropical forest covering two thirds of the island of Dominica. It sits midway along the Eastern Caribbean archipelago, between Martinique and Guadeloupe. Discovered by Columbus in 1493 and first colonised by the French in the 1600s, the island was originally occupied by Carib Indians. It is one of only a couple where they actually remain within protected settlements similar to the Indian reserves of North America, known as the Carib Territory, granted by the British Crown in 1903. Dominica has been an independent island nation since 1978.

The waters of Dominica are protected: the southern end of the island is the Scotts Head Soufriere Marine Reserve, while the northern end has the Cabrits Marine Reserve. Dive sites have permanent moorings and there are plans for more all along the coastline as new sites are found and explored. Unlike many of its Caribbean neighbours, the sands of Dominica are almost black, tending to give the impression of very dark, deep water although this is not the case in many areas. Many of the world’s top wildlife and underwater photographers regularly stop here, where sightings of many species of whales and dolphins as well as other underwater species such as frogfish and seahorses are quite common.

Within the National Park itself, you will be amazed to see the world’s second largest boiling lake, one of the earth’s rarest geological features. Dominica has half of the Eastern Caribbean’s twenty active volcanoes, which although silent for the past 1000 years, demonstrate through bubbling sulphur springs and other fascinating volcanic hot spots which you can discover on tours through the tropical forests, that they are still very much in evidence. A mile from the village of Pointe Michel, vents spill hot water under the sea, creating amazing fizzles amidst unusual coral formations, causing locals to name it Champagne. Just a few miles south of Champagne, in the village of Soufriere, lie the Soufriere Sulphur Springs, the best developed of all the hot spots for tourists. Artificial pools swallow the natural flow of a hot stream allowing patrons to frolic in the therapeutic water. A gazebo, changing rooms and a restaurant add to the attraction to visitors.

This ‘Nature Island’ is a haven for hikers and nature lovers, with 365 rivers and mountains climbing up to 4,000 feet. Large tracts of preserved virgin forest provide a natural sanctuary for many species of birds, butterflies and small wildlife: an intricate web of well-established and maintained trails weaves throughout offering visitors a rare glimpse of Nature’s treasures. You can take horseback rides as well as ATV ‘Jungle Rides’ to take in some of the panoramic views of the Caribbean and Atlantic coasts, Morne Anglais and the picturesque village of Bellevue-Chopin on the mountainside. This is one of the world’s last remaining oceanic rain-forests.

Music and dance feature prominently in the cultural programme of Dominica. The annual independence celebrations are an exuberant showcase for performances as well as the festivals held annually of ‘Creole in the Park’ and the ‘World Creole Music Festival’.

In fact, this is not the place to go to work on your tan. Dominica's beaches are generally of the rocky or black-sand variety. But that may not matter while you're taking a long soak in one of the island's natural hot springs. There are no casinos and no megaresorts- and hardly any road signs. It's also one of the less expensive islands in the Caribbean, and probably the only one that Columbus would still recognize.