Visit Papillote Tropical Gardens on Dominica

If you'll be visiting the island of Dominica, be sure to add Papillote Tropical Gardens to your to-do list. It is located on the southwestern side of Dominica, about 40 miles inland from the capital.

Papillote is a true tropical garden, with a trail system, two waterfalls, hot springs and bathing pool. You can do a day visit, using a tour company such as Nature Isle Explorers, or stay right next to the gardens at Papillote Wilderness Retreat where you'll find comfortable rooms, simply furnished and built in the West Indian style with tile floors and wood-shuttered windows.