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The Caribbean has a little bit extra to offer with its endless beaches, swaying palm trees, warm azure sea, the Caribbean does surprisingly live up to idyllic image.

What sets it apart from other destinations is its mixture of sheer volcanic mountains, lush rainforests and abundance of land and sea activities to suit the adventurous and nature lovers. At Alpheus Leisure we know everything that these islands have to offer, which is why we want to share them with you.

We will personally tailor your Caribbean holiday to include your chosen activity.

View from Farley Hill, Barbados

GOLFING

If variety is the spice of life for you, why not venture outside of Europe and follow in the footsteps of the worlds best players, to experience the golf challenge of a lifetime, resulting in some unforgettable memories.

Barbados particularly is a golfing jewel in the Caribbean offering supremely scenic golf courses, with exceptional facilities that are guaranteed to test the skills of every golfer.

The island has 4 main courses The World Famous Sandy Lane Course, Royal Westmoreland, Rockery Golf Course and The Barbados Golf Club.

Package Information

This package creates a template for a suggested golf itinerary. Dependent upon the level of your golf handicap, we will adapt it to your specific requirements.

You may want to play at all the courses on the Island during your holiday, travel with a group and have a mini tournament, select alternative accommodation, visit another of our Caribbean Islands – just let us know and we will organise it for you.

The length of stay can be adapted to suit your requirements. We will also book your flights, just let us know the dates you wish to travel.


Sample 7 night Golfing Holiday, Barbados
Day 1 Pick-up at airport to your private villa at Royal Westmoreland
Dinner at the Royal Westmoreland Resort
Day 2 Round of Golf on the 18 hole Royal Westmoreland Course
Dinner at the Tides Restaurant
Day 3 Day at Leisure
Day 4 Round of Golf on the 18 hole Royal Westmoreland
Day 5 Day out on the Tiami Catamaran Cruise
Day 6 Day at Leisure
Day 7 Half Day Trip exploring the hidden jewels of the Island
Day 8 Breakfast at hotel
Departure for airport

Teeing off at Royal Westmoreland Golf Course, Barbados

Information on Royal Westmoreland Golf Course

Barbados is a golfing jewel in the Caribbean offering supremely scenic golf courses with exceptional facilities that are guaranteed to test the skills of every golfer.

Royal Westmoreland is a spectacular 480 acre resort and residential community set high on a former sugarcane plantation where every hole boasts a view overlooking the Caribbean sea. Described by its architect Robert Trent Jones jnr as one of the finest , most challenging and most rewarding golf projects he has ever designed the layout is sure to test every club in your bag.

Bunkers are a classic feature of this course but considerable use has been made of the natural environment, with the 5th and 6th holes utilising an old coral stone quarry which makes for some dramatic settings. Each hole has at least four tees to accommodate all levels of play resulting in this 18 hole championship course measuring 6870 yards as a recognised favourite when playing host to the PGA Seniors tour. The elegant and impressive colonial style clubhouse sits proudly overlooking the ocean to complete a magical setting.

DIVING

The Caribbean is an ideal year-round diving destination, the visibility ranges from 40 to 70ft and the water temperature is a consistent 80ºF.

The fringes and reefs found off Barbados blossom with healthy sponges, coral and outstanding plant life, there are several types of reefs, each one unique in its own special way.

The island of St Lucia is at the tip of an underwater volcano, where both beginner and experienced divers alike will enjoy the stunning variety of coral, sponge and marine life.

Dominica is one of the World’s top destinations for scuba diving. The healthy reefs team with marine life and divers will find a stunning variety of corals and fish species.

Dominica is also known as the Whale Watching Capital of the Caribbean, with 22 species sited in their waters, the deep waters close to shore also mean that the Island is one of the few places in the world to see the magnificent sperm whale.

Exciting Caribbean diving trips will reveal turtles, nurse sharks, seahorses, angel fish, and golden spotted eels, to name but a few, among the dazzling cross section of Caribbean marine life.

Package Information

These packages create a template for a suggested dive itinerary and are dependent upon you're diving experience, we will adapt it to your specific requirements. We may want to visit another island, learn to dive by completing your Open Padi, include night dives for the advanced divers, opt for a 2 to 8 tank dive.

Just let us know and we will organise it for you.

The length of stay can be adapted to suit your requirements. We will also book your flights, just let us know the dates you wish to travel.

Sample Diving Break in St Lucia
Day 1 Pick-up at airport and drive to your accommodation at Tikaye Resort
Day 2 Two Tank Wreck and Reef Dive
Day 3 Day at Leisure on the Beach
Day 4 Two Tank Shore Dive and Night Dive
Day 5 Day out visiting the World Heritage – Pitons and Tropical rainforest
Day 6 Day at Leisure
Day 7 One Tank morning dive
Day 8 Breakfast at hotel
Departure for airport

Hawksbill turtle seen diving in Barbados


Sample Diving Break in Dominica
Day 1 Pick-up at airport
Orientation dinner at hotel
Day 2 Breakfast at hotel
Two dives in the morning
Local lunch
Sulphur baths + one tonic
Fish supper by river
Day 3 Breakfast at hotel
Two dives in the morning
Local lunch
Walking tour of Roseau
Dinner at hotel
After-dinner Dominica audio-visual at hotel
Day 4 Breakfast at hotel
Rest day – half day hike
Dinner at hotel
Night dive
Day 5 Breakfast at hotel
Two dives in the morning
Local lunch
Marine encounter (whales/dolphins)
Sunset cocktails + dinner at Gallion
Day 6 Breakfast at hotel
Two dives in the morning
Local lunch
Mountain biking
Dinner at hotel
Day 7 Breakfast at hotel
Two dives in the morning
Local lunch
Zip line or tubing at Layou River
Celebration dinner (local restaurant in Roseau)
Day 8 Breakfast at hotel
Departure for airport

Waterfall in Dominica

Package Information

This package creates a template for a suggested itinerary and dependent upon the level of hikes and the areas you wish to visit.

If you wish to take in the beauty of the Island and are looking for a more relaxed holiday, we will adapt the itinerary accordingly.

On the other hand if you are adventure enthusiasts we will look at the more strenuous hikes and activities. The length of stay can be adapted to suit your requirements. We will also book your flights; just let us know the dates you wish to travel.


EASY HIKES

Trafalgar Falls

Starting four miles northeast of Roseau, in Trafalgar, this hike leads you to a pair of adjacent waterfalls. The taller of the two is referred to as the Father (or Papa) and the shorter, the Mother (or Mama).

A ten to fifteen minute walk along a well-maintained path brings you to a viewing platform where you can photograph and see both falls. For a closer look, a path leads to the base of the falls. Climb over the boulders to enjoy a swim in the pool at the base of the Mother Falls.

Ti-Tou Gorge

Starting five-and-a-half miles northeast of Roseau in Laudat, the trip to Ti-Tou Gorge, also knows as 'Little Throat' Gorge in Carib, is actually a five minute swim to the base of a waterfall through a series of natural 'rooms and ponds' formed by high cliff walls canopied by interlaced trees.

The canopied light filtering down the mountainside within the gorge is spectacular. Ti-Tou Gorge also features a hot spring just outside the entrance of the gorge. The gorge was used as a filming location for Pirates of the Caribbean II.

Emerald Pool

Starting eight miles northeast of Roseau, off the Canefield – Castle Bruce Road, Emerald Pool is a beautiful waterfall in a grotto and the perfect place to enjoy a swim.

The 40-foot waterfall is Dominica’s most accessible, reached along a natural wooden walkway.

Freshwater Lake

Dominica's largest lake, Freshwater Lake, rests at the end of a two-and-a-half mile stone road beginning in the town of Laudat. The road is suitable for walking, otherwise it is possible to drive within a fifteen minute walk of the lake.

Although on 55 feet deep, legend has it that the lake is bottomless and a one-eyed denizen of the deep resides there. The elevated areas around the lake offer a magnificent view of the east coast, Grand Fond and Rosalie.

STRENUOUS HIKES

Boiling Lake

The Boiling Lake hike ranks as one of Dominica's most demanding trails, taking approximately six hours for the round-trip over some very challenging terrain. It is recommended to talk with a local guide.

The boiling lake in Dominica

Starting from the village of Laudat, hikers venture through rainforests filled with rare exotic birds, and the Valley of Desolation, a moss-covered valley littered with brightly coloured hot springs, boiling mud and mini-geysers, before reaching the Boiling Lake.

This lake is the second largest of its kind in the world, with water temperatures around the edges ranging from 180-197 degrees Fahrenheit. Beginning at approximately 1,600 feet, the trail starts out flat but quickly grows steeper.

Morne Diablotin

Dominica’s most challenging trek, and one that is rarely conquered, is a very steep hike up to the peak of Morne Diablotin (Devil’s Mountain). Located in the Northern Forest Reserve and towering u to 4,747 feet.

This is the island’s highest peak and also the natural habitat of the two endemic parrots found in Dominica – The Sisserou Amazone Imperialis and the Jacquot or red-necked Amazona parrot.

It is also a great place to spot many of the other 170 species of birds in Dominica. This hike should be reserved for the most energetic hikers and only with a local guide. Bird watches need not despair – the Sisserou and Jacquot can also be seen along the less strenuous Syndicate Nature Trail in the foothills of Morne Diablotin.

ADVENTURE

This stunning island of Dominica is a hikers and nature lover's paradise. The island is home to nearly 300 miles of footpaths open up to some of Dominica's most spectacular sceneries.

Whatever you're level of fitness there is a trail just right for you, each with a spectacular attraction at its conclusion.

Sample Adventure Break in Dominica
Day 1 Pick-up at airport
Transfer to your accommodation at the Jungle Bay Resort
Orientation dinner at hotel
Day 2 Breakfast at hotel
Half-day hike
Picnic lunch
Walking tour
Dinner at hotel
After-dinner natural-history audio-visual at hotel.
Day 3 Breakfast at hotel
Half-day hike
Picnic lunch
Sulphur baths + one tonic
Cocktails and dinner – atmospheric local restaurant (not Roseau)
Day 4 Breakfast at hotel
Full-day hike
Picnic lunch
Dinner at hotel
Day 5 Breakfast at hotel
Rest-day (marine encounter/diving/snorkelling)
Picnic lunch
Fish supper by river
Day 6 Breakfast at hotel
Half-day hike
Picnic lunch
Yoga stretch
Dinner at hotel
After-dinner natural medicine audio-visual at hotel
Day 7 Breakfast at hotel
Full-day hike (Boiling Lake)
Picnic lunch
Celebration dinner (local restaurant in Roseau)
Day 8 Breakfast at hotel
Departure for airport

MODERATE HIKES

Sari-Sari Falls

Much of the appeal of this trail comes from its location on the remote Atlantic side of Dominica, with its starting point in La Plaine on the southeast coast.

The trail descends a steep incline to the bed of the Sari-Sari River, crossing it several times as the exact path depends on the flow of the river. The hike is about one mile in each direction, and can be slippery when wet.

Waterfall in Dominica

Boeri Lake

The one-and-a-quarter mile path to Boeri Lake begins at Freshwater Lake. The path is rocky and can be slippery, especially in the rain.

The lake sits at an elevation of 2,800 ft. covering some four acres. Fed by rainfall and runoff, the water level varies seasonally.

Middleham Falls

Starting five miles northeast of Roseau in Laudat, the long and sometimes hilly trek to Middleham Falls leads into the heart of the fern and orchid-filled rainforest and takes about three hours.

The striking falls – Dominica’s highest – are highlighted by a narrow stream that drops approximately 200 feet from a keyhole notch in the lip of the cliff.

A shallow cave to the left of the falls makes a great place to relax. Two trails lead to Middleham Falls, the more popular of which begins just off the Roseau-Laudat road.

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is fed by the White River, named because of its white colour due to mineral content.

The waterfalls are the same white colour as the river, whilst the cliff face and boulders at the base of the falls are a rich rust colour due to mineral deposits. The hike is actually more of a scramble – it involves crossing rivers and climbing over some rocks, so walkers should be prepared to wade in water up to their knees.

There is the opportunity to swim under the waterfall. The trip usually takes less that 45 minutes each way and can be started at Delices on the southeast coast, or from the east coast.

This trip can be combined with the Sari-Sari Falls hike, as the trailheads are close together.

Waterfall in Dominica

Package Information

This package creates a template for a suggested nature itinerary and dependent upon the level of fitness and the activities of particular interest to you, we will adapt it to your specific requirements. The length of stay can be adapted to suit your requirements. We will also book your flights; just let us know the dates you wish to travel.

NATURE

The Island of Dominica is rich in heritage and history, in the face of colonisation the various tribes settled on the Island of Dominica.

Today 3,700 acres of land is home to the Carib Territory and visitors can acquire a glimpse of their ancestral roots, especially from their craft, canoe building and physical attributes. With the islands hidden jewels, you can also experience the caves, hot springs, waterfalls, flora and fauna and whale watching.

Sample Nature Break in Dominica
Day 1 Pick-up at airport
Dinner
Day 2 Moderate hike
Day 3 Bat Cave and river rowing tour.
Day 4 Whale watching – Deep Sea Tour
Day 5 Hot Water and nature spa experience.
Day 6 Moderate hike
Sunset Gallion Truck ride
Day 7 Aerial Tram
Celebration Dinner
Day 8 Breakfast at hotel
Departure for airport
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