des moine airport The speed limit in towns and villages is 20 mph, and although there is no posted speed limit in the

nspoiled nature runs rampant des moine airport on Dominica (Dom-i-NEE-ca). Clean rivers lead to isolated waterfalls hidden in the dense foliage of the vast rainforest that covers the rugged inland mountains. des moine airport Parts of the island are so fertile and wild that scientists consider them a laboratory of 10,000-year-old plant life. It s as close to the Garden of Eden as anyplace on earth; a modern Jurassic Park.

Designated Eco-Tourist Sites have a user fee. You can buy a pass from most car rental agencies, tour operators, tourist des moine airport offices, and the eco-tourist sites themselves. Cruise-ship passengers can get them onboard from the activities desk. A weekly pass runs US$10, daily passes are US$5, and per-site entrance fees are US$2. All national parks and protected reserves are designated eco-sites, and the fees are enforced at major attractions. While beaches and most trails have no fees, there is a charge to walk/hike paths leading to some of the eco-sites, such as Emerald Pool.

The speed limit in towns and villages is 20 mph, and although there is no posted speed limit in the countryside, narrow roads and frequent curves require caution. The primary routes are in good condition. Secondary roads tend to have potholes and an occasional des moine airport fallen tree limb, but rarely become unmanageable. However, a four-wheel-drive vehicle is a great convenience on much of the island and a must in remote areas. Gas stations are only in the larger villages, but the island is so small, you re never far from a fill-up.