The Caribbean, The Bahamas & Bermuda 2011 Guide - (Page 6)
Eco Exploration
FOR THE WILD AT HEART
Mountainous ridges, sun-drenched beaches and miles upon miles of dense jungles make up much of the Caribbean’s most inspiring eco destinations: Dominica, Martinique, Puerto Rico and Saint Lucia. Rich in biodiversity and dotted with charming towns for our convenience, these islands offer an immediate escape into nature’s wonders.
Beachside in Puerto Rico.
Dominica
There’s good reason why Dominica is known as “The Nature Island.” This green, pristine gem is a haven for hikers and nature lovers, with tropical forests embracing roughly two-thirds of the island, seven active volcanoes and numerous bodies of water replenished by generous rainfall. Still home to the pre-Columbian Carib Indians, Dominica combines cultural options with limitless unspoiled choices for the eco inclined. + The MORNE TROIS PITONS NATIONAL PARK, the first UNESCO World Heritage site in the eastern Caribbean, is located in the southern portion of the island and covers close to 17,000 acres. This astounding stretch of flora consists largely of a primordial rainforest,
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hot springs, rivers and lakes. It also has six different vegetation zones, including an elfin woodland perpetually covered by a fine mist. Named after the island’s second-highest peak, the park is also home to many of the island’s top eco sites, including MIDDLEHAM FALLS, an almost 200 ft. cold stream coming down fast from a cliff, and BOILING LAKE, a flooded volcanic cauldron bubbling with searing grey water and vapor. + The most accessible trail in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park leads visitors through two vegetation zones and along a bevy of imposing trees to the irresistible EMERALD POOL, a crystal-clear
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Caribbean, The Bahamas & Bermuda 2011 Guide
Introduction/Tourism Boards
Eco Exploration for the Wild at Hart
The European Touch
Island Escapes
Underwater Adventures
All-Inclusive Powerhouses
Party Time
Authentic Caribbean
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