Roseau, Dominica (Textor)
Before getting into the nitty-gritty of how to do this pricey island on a budget, let’s set the scene.
Nevis can feel like a fairytale. A story will illustrate. Liz Smith, the co-owner of Dasents Estate on Nevis, picked me up on a February night at Newcastle Airport after my late arrival. In between slowing down for donkeys, she gave me some background on the island. I asked her about the famous Miss June’s Cuisine, an iconic restaurant popularized by Oprah, among other celebrities, and she fondly recounted a recent evening she spent at the restaurant. A few ...
(read more)This is one of koucou’s favorite spots, a tiny property run solicitously by an expat-turned-local named Kimberly. There are two cottages and a larger house on the property. The former two are rustic affairs, filled with cute, beachy bric-a-brac from Eleuthera and beyond. They’re bright and friendly and quite comfortable. There’s an outside bathroom and shower—the latter is ideal for getting well and truly in the spirit of the place—and the overall impression is delightful.
The guest cabins are located above Gregory Town’s bay, a short distance from a lovely nearby restaurant and bar ...