Dominica is named the “Nature Island” for good reason — and on this four-hour combination tour you’ll discover a bounty of the fertile isle’s natural splendors. Start the day at the lush Botanical Gardens, where you’ll roam pathways lined with native tropical plants. Enjoy a brief photo stop atop Morne Bruce, a former British garrison boasting sweeping views of the town of Roseau below. Then head out on a 15-minute hike through dense rainforest canopy to discover the hidden Emerald Pool. At this tucked-away, blue-green grotto you can admire its plunging 40-foot waterfall from a viewing platform, or swim right up to the cascades while splashing around in crystal-clear waters. Finish out your day unwinding along Mero Beach’s silver-gray stretch of sand: swim in warm waters, sunbathe along the shore, or grab a quick barbecue lunch from the seaside snack bar before being escorted back to port. ROG5