My Stay at Exotica Cottages on the Caribbean Island of Dominica

Welcome to my little piece of paradise.
Well, my second paradise - I live in New Orleans.
For my honeymoon I went to Dominica, "The Nature Island of the Caribbean." Dominica is extraordinarily committed to preserving its lush land and culture and hosts a UNESCO world heritage site. We lodged at Exotica Cottages, just up the mountain from the capital city of Roseau. Dominica is lovely and there are many reasons to go there, but our stay at Exotica is the reason that I will return.
I'd like to share some photographs and memories of the beautiful grounds, delectable meals and conversations we enjoyed with
our unforgettable hosts at Exotica Cottages.

Choose among the labels below to see posts about the food, cottages, hosts, grounds, views, flora and fauna at exotica.

Monday, October 29, 2007

The Best Is Yet To Come

Athie Martin with guest-2006


Athie Martin (left) is pictured here with a guest from Canada who came with his family.

Along with his wife, Fae, Atherton (Athie) Martin owns Exotica Cottages in Dominica. Athie is both an internationally recognized environmental management consultant and a musician. Everyone seemed to gravitate to Athie to engage him in conversation. His passion for the ecological and economical well-being of his country helped me to understand what it takes to maintain Dominica's pristine beauty. He clearly had thoughtful and ambitious plans for the future of Exotica.
While we were at Exotica, Athie was often off during the day either attending an environmental conference or recording music
with his fellow musicians. A former government minister for agriculture and planning, Athie travels throughout the Caribbean, Europe, and other international locations when the global environment is the topic. At home in Dominica, Athie may be found working to preserve and enhance the future of his beloved country or playing the pan (steel drums) throughout the island and for his guests at Exotica Cottages.

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