Ad v e n ture Guid e to Dominica & St. Lucia Lynne M. Sullivan HUNTER HUNTER PUBLISHING, INC, 130 Campus Drive, Edison, NJ 08818 % 732-225-1900; 800-255-0343; fax 732-417-1744 www.hunterpublishing.com Ulysses Travel Publications 4176 Saint-Denis, Montréal, Québec Canada H2W 2M5 % 514-843-9882, ext. 2232; fax 514-843-9448 Windsor Books The Boundary, Wheatley Road, Garsington Oxford, OX44 9EJ England % 01865-361122; fax 01865-361133 ISBN 1-58843-393-5 © 2004 Hunter Publishing, Inc. This and other Hunter travel guides are also available as e-books through Amazon.com, NetLibrary.com and other digital partners. For more information, e-mail us at
[email protected] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of the publisher. This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and companies disclaim responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, liability for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Cover photo: View of the Pitons, St. Lucia Photos of Dominica © Clem Johnson, courtesy of the Dominica Tourist Office Photos of St. Lucia © Julian Calder, courtesy of the St. Lucia Tourist Board Maps by Kim André & Toni Wheeler, © 2004 Hunter Publishing, Inc. 4 3 2 1 About The Author Lynne Sullivan is a veteran travel writer with a passion for the Caribbean. As the author of multiple travel guides to dozens of islands, she spends much of her time there scouting out a variety of activities, sites, shops, accommodations and eateries. Her goal is to steer readers to the best each island has to offer, whether they are on a short cruise-ship stop, or an extended vacation. Back home in Dallas, Texas, her snorkeling gear and hiking shoes are always packed in anticipation of the next island adventure. Contents Introduction Regional History Pre-Columbian Inhabitants The Europeans Arrive Land & Sea Location Geography & Topography Climate Flora & Fauna Plants Birds Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians Island Culture Language Cuisine Travel Information Best Adventures When to Go Practical Stuff Getting Here By Air B