Fodor's Expert Review Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort

The street-level entrance and lobby of this lovely hotel at the south end of Roseau's bayfront are in an old stone fort (complete with cannons), but the ample, air-conditioned guest rooms are modern and have full or partial ocean-view balconies and spacious bathrooms with great vanities. An attached boardwalk has a variety of shops, including a few duty-frees. Try the Palisades Restaurant, which is one of the island's most upscale and romantic dining spots. Enjoy Unwine Wednesday at Bala's Bar and Cocktails & Conversations (happy hour) every Friday at Warmer's Bar. Fort Young offers in-house dive operations with Dive Dominica. Other amenities include a spa, gym, and tour desk offering activities like diving, snorkeling, and whale-watching.