Facilities:

The old world charm comes from the combination of unique architecture, rich history and courteous staff. Ft Young provides a waterfront restaurant, boardwalk cafe and bar, sun terrace, health & beauty centre, jacuzzi, exercise room, duty free shops, dive centre, jetty, conference facilities and business centre.

For the Adventure Traveler:

Along with world class diving, land activities run the gamut including hikes on miles of rainforest with breathtaking climaxes at waterfalls where guests can treat themselves to a well-earned swim. Each waterfall provides a unique experience, such as the milky, sulphurous Victoria Falls which to bathe in is said to be good for the skin; the crystal clear waters of the Sari Sari Falls; the warm mineral baths and cool pools underneath Trafalgar Falls, or a tranquil dip in Emeral Pool.

For the daring, a strenuous hike through the Valley of Desolation--appropriately named because of its volcanic fumeroles and sulphur pits--up to Boiling Lake. With a 200 ft diameter and a 100 degree Celsius center, this lake is the largest in the world and unlike anything you've ever seen.

There is the Exotic and incomparable Ti Tou Gorge meaning "little throat hole" where hikers can swim up the throat of the mountain, and if guests choose a more relaxing but equally adventurous day choices include birdwatching, river tubing, whale watching or the rainforest aerial tram.

For the Dive Enthusiast:

Scuba Diving 2006 annual report on the best dive destinations in the world ranked Dominica:

Top Dive Destinations - #3

Top small animals - #1

Top wall diving - #5

Top marine life - #1

Healthiest marine environment - #1

Top snorkeling - #5

Dominica's sheer reefs are draped with lush curtains of gorgonians. Huge stands of sponges are home to golden crinoids with feathery, radiating arms. Then there's first run "creature features," Sea horses, frogfish, batfish, flying gurnards, electric rays, Caribbean reef squid, sea snakes and sea urchins leading the list of rare creatures that call Dominica waters home. Dives include the Soldierfish Cave with breathtaking swim-throughs, Scotts Head with a steep drop into the center of a crater, Suburbs with walls descending over 1000 ft and Soufriere Pinnacles with gently sloping reefs suitable for all divers.

For a Romantic Escape:

In Dominica, there are a wide array of activities suitable for couples. Enjoy an afternoon whale watching, exploring the rainforests, the waterfalls, and the plentiful flora and fauna. Watch a sunset on the boardwalk as you enjoy a happy hour cocktail and relax to the sound of a live steel pan band.

Accommodations:

A recently completed oceanfront expansion, offers luxurious and spacious guest rooms with lounge area or suites with separate living room, whirlpool tub, kitchen facilities (microwave and fridge), large balcony with expansive view of the Caribbean sea. There are 70 Guest Rooms and suites, fully air-conditioned, with ceiling fans, direct dial telephones, Cable TV, and terrace/ balcony.