Portsmouth, Dominica Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Dominica's second largest town, down-at-the-heels PORTSMOUTH , has a picturesque location along Prince Rupert's Bay but functions mostly as a university centre. Originally envisioned as the island's capital, plans went awry when the swampy, mosquito-infested environs couldn't be tamed. While there's not much to keep you in town, the Indian River on the southern outskirts is worth a visit for the boat trips upriver through the marshy backwaters that stymied developers. Sightings of blue herons and crabs are common, and you'll stop for drinks at an alfresco jungle bar. Park … more »