des monies airport are a must-see, simply because they re there. The walls of the volcano disintegrated long ago, so do

are a must-see, simply des monies airport because they re there. The walls of the volcano disintegrated long ago, so don t expect to drive into an actual crater. You park on the hillside, quite close to all the action, then walk among the dormant but bubbling gaseous pits that smell and look like a scene from hell. Guides will take you on a tour of the lunar-like landscape, but be sure to stay on designated paths and overlooks. The ground is soft, and you don t want to risk stepping off into the hissing, boiling mud.

Other easy-access dipping pools are at Emerald Pool and Titou Gorge. As at Trafalgar, the Emerald des monies airport Pool is at the foot of a waterfall. It s a short walk from the parking area through the rainforest to the pool, and, except on cruise-ship days, you re likely to have the place all to yourself.