Rosalie Bay, Dominica

Set on the wild Atlantic coast of rugged, mostly undeveloped Dominica, Rosalie Bay offers a tranquil island escape 45 minutes from the capital city of Roseau.

Stay: The Rosalie Bay Resort features 28 guest rooms and suites with mountain, ocean, river, or garden views amid towering palms and coconut trees; 877/732-2864.

Eat: Zamaan Restaurant offers fresh ingredients from Rosalie Bay Resort's garden and authentic Dominican flavors. Enjoy your meal under the moonlight on their outdoor veranda.

Do: Lace up your hiking boots for an intense trek over moss-covered paths to Boiling Lake, the world's second-largest volcanically heated body of water.