Sporting 
HOLIDAY 
GYMS - Mac's Gym in Roseau is open 
from 10am to 9.30pm Monday to Friday 
and from 2pm to 8pm on Saturdays. A 
selection of free weights and machines for 
those who work with weights. Aerobic 
enthusiasts can enjoy daily classes from 
Monday to Friday 5pm to 6pm. On 
Tuesdays and Thursdays, there are two 
aerobic classes each day. Health bar 
serving fresh juices and health drinks. An 
instructor is always on hand to show 
novices around. For more information and 
daily rates call 44-88050. 
HIKING - Probably the most popular 
activity in Dominica. The trails are endless 
and range from easy to exhausting. The 
less fit walker can enjoy the Emerald Pool 
trek while the seasoned hiker will be 
tempted by the 8 hour journey to and from 
the Boiling Lake. Remember to stick to the 
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AROUND 
BERNARD’S ART AND GIFT 
SHOP. Local handicrafts, printed 
souvenirs, carvings, basketware and T 
shirts. Woodstone Shopping Mall. 
TROPICRAFTS. Sells practically every 
example of Dominican souvenir. Carib 
basketware, rum, wood carvings, screw pine 
work, jams and jellies, locally made skin 
care products, toiletries and pottery. One of 
the most fascinating aspects of this vast 
craft market is watching the vetiver grass 
mats being made on the premises. Not only 
do the very talented craftswomen produce 
some exotic and practical floor mats in a 
multitude of designs, but the smell of the 
dried grass is out of this world. These 
vetiver mats have been given as presents to 
visiting dignitaries and they are so durable 
that it's years before they lose their natural 
luster and smell. Corner Queen Mary Street 
and Turkey Lane, Roseau. 
CABRITS NATIONAL PARK. 
Located inside the cruise ship complex is a 
craft store selling all the more famous 
Dominican souvenirs. 
CARIBANA HANDCRAFTS. The 
oldest handicraft store in Dominica. Owned 
and operated by Mrs. Joseph, Caribana 
makes delightful straw hats on the 
premises and sells examples of Carib 
basketware. Hanover Street, Roseau. 
trails and to completely ensure your safety, 
hire a guide. KHATTS and Antours all have 
knowledgeable and experienced guides 
and a day out with either outfit is a highly 
rewarding experience. 
TENNIS - Courts are located at the 
Dominica Club in Roseau, Castaways at 
Mero and at the Reigate Hall Hotel. 
SQUASH - Squash can be played at the 
Anchorage Hotel at Castle Comfort and at 
the Dominica Club in Roseau. 
SCUBA DIVING - Second to hiking, 
scuba diving is fast becoming the foremost 
reason why visitors come to Dominica. The 
island's reefs are still relatively untouched 
and there is a wealth of varied sites to 
choose from. Due to stiff legislation, it is 
advisable to sign up with one of Dominica's 
licensed dive outfits. Dive Dominica at 
Castle Comfort, the Dive Center at the 
Anchorage Hotel and Castaways at Mero 
all offer comprehensive diving packages for 
beginner and certified scuba enthusiasts. 
WINDSURFING 
information. 
Ask your hotel for 
DOMINICA HANDICRAFTS. For 
every kind of T shirt under the sun. Wood- 
stone Shopping Mall. 
CRAFT MARKET. Limited selection 
of locally made souvenirs and handicrafts. 
The Old Market Place. 
CARIB RESERVE. Stop off along 
the road and purchase probably the most 
authentic Dominican souvenirs money 
can buy. Basketware made in original 
Carib designs that have survived 
throughout the centuries when Caribs 
ruled the region. 
WEDNESDAY CRAFT MARKET. 
On Wednesday mornings from 8am - 1 
pm, 30-40 small stalls of locally produced 
handicrafts congregate at the cruise ship 
berth in Roseau. 
These include baskets from the Carib 
Reserve, batik clothing and wall- 
hangings, handcrafted jewellery, local 
sauces, knitwear, regional music 
cassette tapes and dolls. 
COTTON HOUSE BATIK. 7 Old 
Street, Roseau. Tel: Delicate tie-dye and 
handpainted clothing for men, women and 
children as well as wallhangings. Only the 
finest materials such as silk and pre¬ 
shrunk cotton are used. 
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DEEP SEA FISHING - Organized by 
request only, ask you hotel for information. 
WATERSKIING - Ask your hotel for 
information. 
WHALE WATCHING - Sperm 
whaies seem to love Dominica and 
according to Fitzroy Armour at the 
Anchorage Hotel, the only operation to date 
doing whaie watching tours, there are 
whales in abundance in Dominica's waters. 
However, there are no guarantees that a 
whale will appear on demand but if you are 
part of a successful sighting, there is no 
experience on earth to match spotting your 
first giant cetacean. 
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GOOD TIMES. A warm up spot before 
moving onto the Warehouse. Very popular 
hangout on Friday nights with live 
entertainment and special bands every 
month. Checkhall 
WAREHOUSE. Popular night spot with 
Dominicans. Open on Saturdays only for a 
good night out dancing to disco music. 
Checkhall. 
PINA COLADA BAR. Ope n every 
day until 10pm. Live entertainment every 
Friday night, either a jazz ensemble or a 
steel band. Saturday mornings, local Jing 
Ping band. A small, cozy bar frequented by 
locals. 
ETIENNE'S GARDEN CLUB. 
Open only on special occasions. The place 
really rocks during Independence and 
Carnival celebrations. Clarke Hall 
CANONS. At the Fort Young Hotel. 
Open only for special events. 
Live entertainment at any of Dominica's 
night spots is usually provided by local 
bands such as the Swinging Stars, WCK, 
Root, Stems and Branches (RSB), First 
Serenade and Radication Squad. 
Other popular acts are Rambo, Ivor and 
Helen Rolle, Lori Loblack, Dominican Folk 
Singers, Daryl Phillip and National School of 
Dance and the Waitukubuii Dance Troupe. 
Dominica's most famous singer is 
Ophelia Marie and if you are fortunate to be 
on the island when she gives one of her rare 
live performances, don't pass up the 
opportunity to catch this lady live. 
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