Search no more for luxury -- you've found it at our Calibishie guesthouse.
Nestled 80 feet above the sea facing southeast, with our peninsula sloping downward on three sides toward the sea, you will enjoy incredible Caribbean sea breezes, relish panoramic views of the sea from all sides, and delight in seeing the beautiful red rock islands just off the coast. Wake up to the gentle flutter of hummingbirds, walk down to the beach to meet a fresh, clean river ending in a beach cove, swim in the cool mountain spring water of the river and walk across a narrow strip of sand to jump into the sea. Swim out to explore the reef-fringed red rock islands off the coast, or kayak up the lushly beautiful Hodges River. Feel free to take a bath anywhere along the way in this unspoiled natural paradise. Featuring 110v US power outlets throughout.
Click here or here to see photos highlighting Dominica's beauty, on Flickr.
Click here for a wealth of information on Dominica at Wikipedia »
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...For more links to Dominica and Calibishie information, including information on SCUBA diving in Dominica, see our Information page »
Getting Here
- Fly into Melville Hall, Dominica, airport. If you rent a car, take the airport exit road to the North (stay straight out of the gate and keep going).
- You will go through two small villages on the way: first, Wesley, and second, Woodford Hill.
- Just after Woodford Hill, you will see a big, white building called Club Dominique.
- After you pass it, you will go another minute or two and start looking for a sign that says "Welcome to Calibishie."
- Just after this sign, on the left, you will see a Calibishie Cove sign. Take a right onto a gravel road.
- Note: it is also the first right after the "Welcome to Calibishie" sign.
- Go down about a 1/8 mile and the road will become concrete. Once it does, we are the second house on the left and you will see our sign out front.
Click here for a printable PDF of these driving directions »
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Flights to Dominica from the USA and Canada:
American Airlines  flies to Dominica (Melville Hall Airport – Dominica's main airport, near Calibishie) through San Juan, Puerto Rico. Alternatively, you can fly into San Juan on your airline of choice and connect with American to Dominica.
Another option is to fly into Antigua on the airline of your choice, and then connect with Liat Airlines , which has multiple direct flights each day to Dominica (Melville Hall Airport – near Calibishie). It is also possible to get to Dominica by flying into St. Lucia or Barbados and then connecting with Liat. This will usually require an overnight stay.
From the UK: British Airways also flies into Antigua, St. Lucia, and Barbados.
From France: Air France connects to Dominica via Martinique and Guadeloupe.
From other points in Europe: go through San Juan, Antigua, Barbados or St. Lucia and connect with Liat Airlines to Dominica.
Renting a Car
| Driving is on the left in Dominica, as in all British Commonwealth countries. Dominica is a fairly large island (290 square miles). Since the island's topography is rugged, the roads are often meandering and sometimes narrow. Some prefer to hire a driver, but many choose to rent a small four-wheel drive to have the freedom to move at will. Renting a jeep is the most cost effective way to explore the island and most people do so for this reason. If you choose to drive, we recommend a 4WD vehicle to maximize your exploring capabilities, as some of the sites would be tough sledding for a 2WD car. Jenner at Courtesy Rental at the airport can take very good care of you. If you wish to do so, please arrange your car rental in advance of your visit, so they can ensure to have a 4WD for you.
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Dominica Weather
The winter average temperature is 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 Celsius) and 82 degrees in summer (28 Celsius), and there is a lovely breeze most of the time, with a few exceptions. Though spring is the driest season, a light rainfall (or occasional hour-long deluge) can cool you off at any time. The rain is a delight in Dominica, as activities, the casual culture, and the physical environment are all well-suited to a little rainfall. It is rarely a hindrance.
WHAT TO PACK
Shoes
Although you could get by just fine with flip-flops or running shoes, we suggest amphibious footwear to get the most out of an active visit to Dominica. You'll find these shoes will come in handy time and again at home. We recommend Keen Footwear or Salomon Techamphibian shoes. Adventures in Dominica may have you crossing the occasional crystal-clear river or trekking up a muddy slope, so wet/dry open-circulation shoes with traction are ideal. The Keens can be washed repeatedly in the washer and come out looking brand new each time.
Save space in your suitcase and leave high heels at home. They truly are impractical everywhere but the capital.
Clothes
It is ideal to bring a light windbreaker or raincoat that you can stash in your backpack or waist pack. For optimum enjoyment, we suggest bringing any outdoor-specific clothes you may have, such as Patagonia, Columbia Sportswear, or Ex Officio items that are designed for maximum utility and quick drying.
Dominicans are casual in style, and not even the nicest restaurant on the island requires formal clothing.
Food, Beer, and More
Food in Dominica is simple, and simply delicious. It ranges from fresh fish and lobster to chicken, to goat stew for those in the mood to go local. Fish and lobster are almost always caught a couple of hours earlier - for this reason, it is best to call your restaurant ahead and tell them what you want. Everything is accompanied by a small salad, fresh vegetables, provision (denotes root vegetables), and rice or macaroni and cheese or both. A pitch-perfect Dominican hot sauce is made by a local family who also produces local coffee and other products. Food is not served spicy - you add the amount of heat you like.
Dominica produces a delicious local beer, made with pure spring water: Kubuli Beer. It's similar in taste and color to Stella Artois and has won Belgian beer judging awards.
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