DOMINICA
Feb. 23-March 1, 2008
Dominica is the “nature island” of the Caribbean primarily because its mountainous terrain and lack of sandy beaches has prevented it from being developed with large resorts or decimated by large-scale agriculture. Virgin rainforest covers most of this sparsely populated island. Rivers, lakes, streams, and waterfalls abound, fed by the islands high annual rainfall. Its volcanic physique points to extensive geothermal activity above and below sea level. Bring your hiking shoes as you will want explore above water as well as below. Castle Comfort Lodge is a small 15-room dive resort within walking distance of the islands largest town of Roseau. All rooms have private baths, ceiling fans, AC, and Cable TV. There is also a hot tub and pool. They operate 5 boats from their own dock and dive gear is available for rent. All of the dives will be scheduled in the morning so that afternoons will be free for land excursions on this beautiful island.
Includes:
• 7 night hotel accommodation
• 7 breakfasts
• Welcome rumpunch upon arrival
• Airport transfers
• 5 days of two tank morning boat dives (10 boat dives)
• COMPLIMENTARY night dive
• Unlimited air fills for shore diving off Dive Dominica’s dock 24/7
• COMPLIMENTARY use of sea kayaks
• Service Charge and taxes
• Whale and Dolphin tour and Dive Dominica and special land adventure tour
The land tour: Drive through the Botanical Gardens, through the Roseau Valley to the tiny village of Laudat; gorgeous mountain ranges, cocoa plantation ruins, local roadside orchids growing wild, including brilliantly colored bromeliads, giant size ferns, and greenery in abundance to both the Freshwater Lake and Titou Gorge. Visitors take a short hike to the icy cold river, where warm water streams mingle with the gushing fresh river water, leaving no evidence of its warmth. Swim up the river through a huge water dugout crevice into a mountain to inhale the cool air gushes created by the pounding waterfall. [Firm walking shoes, bathing suit and a desire for adventure are required!]
The Whale and Dolphin Tour: Dominica is blessed with an abundance of both resident and visiting cetaceans – pods of Spinner and Spotted Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Sperms Whales, False Orcas and at least a dozen of other species. Dominica is considered one of the best areas in the Caribbean for Whale and Dolphin encounters.
Standard Ocean View
Per Person Double package $1200 - $1305; Single Diver $1392, Non Diver $875
This is a small hotel and choice of Standard or Ocean view rooms will be subject to availability and assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you are traveling alone and don’t want to pay for a single room, the Village Dive Club will match you up with a roommate.
Payment & Cancellation Policy: A deposit of $500 per person is required to reserve your space. Full payment is due by Dec. 3, 2007. Cancellations on or before Dec. 3, 2007 will be subject to a full refund. Any cancellation between Dec. 3-31, 2007 will result in 50% refund and cancellation after Dec. 31, 2007 is NONREUNDABLE.
To reserve your space mail the completed booking form and check for $500 to The Village Dive Club to:
Bruce Monroe
170 Second Ave. #14A
New York, NY 10003
For more information email: Bruce Monroe bmonroe@nyc.rr.com
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