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Flowering jade vines of an unbelievable shade of blue, huge pink ginger blossoms, aroids, begonias, bromeliads, heliconias, orchids and ferns form sumptuous compositions to tempt artists, botanists, gardeners and photographers. Geckos and other creatures live contentedly with 30 kinds of bird and 19 species of butterfly amongst hot and cold waterfalls and soothing hot and cold mineral pools.

Bathe against the majestic backdrop of famed TrafalgarFalls and walk Papillote’s “Loop at the Falls”. Explore the various hot pools on the property and in our valley. Hike to MiddlehamFalls or the Boiling Lake. Don't miss whale-watching or a gondola ride through forest canopy, snorkeling at Champagne, a visit to the Carib Indian Territory or exploring Roseau. Tours, guide service or car rental can be arranged at our hotel desk as well as a great massage on Fridays.

Relax in THE RAINFOREST RESTAURANT

Sip delicious fresh brewed Dominican coffee or herbal teas and sample our chef's tasty wholesome cooking while you gaze down upon the beautiful RoseauRiverValley which stretches down to the sea. Sit quiet and still as hummingbirds flash by protecting their surrounding ginger plantations and hawks and herons glide across the sky to the mountains beyond. Chat with fellow guests or immerse yourself in green thoughts.

Travel tips - What to Bring - What to Expect

How to get here : Daily non-stop flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico, with American Airlines. LIAT flights from Martinique, Guadeloupe, Barbados or Antigua. There is also a ferry from Martinique or Guadeloupe. For those arriving at Melville Hall Airport, the taxi fare is about $US70; from Canefield Airport, the fare is $US20.We are about 4 miles inland, east of Roseau, the capital city, up a well-traveled road beyond the village of Trafalgar.

What to bring: Lightweight, casual clothes and light rain gear or a mini-umbrella and comfortable shoes with nonskid soles. A sweater or lightweight jacket is adequate for evening breezes through the winter. Our temperature can range from 60 to a balmy 80 degrees. A small flashlight is very useful.

What to expect: Papillote is a simple but special place in tune with Island life. Our rooms have private bathroom facilities, hot running water, electricity and comfortable beds, but our rooms are not equipped with television or phones. Our cool mountain breezes make air-conditioning unnecessary and a 24 hour phone is available at the reception area.

We do have wireless internet access .

ROOM RATES November 2008 - August 2009 U.S.$ per night)

SINGLE $100.00

DOUBLE 110.00-115.00

SUITE 115.00-130.00

Additional Person 15.00

M.A.P Plan: (includes full breakfast and dinner)

$40 US per day per person or a la carte meals

Continental breakfast $4US

Full breakfast $12US

Room Rates subject to 10% service charge and 10% VAT.

Restaurant and bar subject to 10% service charge and 15% VAT

A two-night deposit (check or credit card number) is required for confirmation. This deposit will be non-refundable if cancellation is received less than 30 days prior to arrival.

No show penalty: forfeit deposit.

BEGONIA ROOM #3: (US $115.00)

This spacious room is located on the ground floor of the RainforestRoomsBuilding. A 4 Poster Queen sized bed, private bath and covered shared verandah. A myriad of begonias in garden adjacent.

ORCHID ROOM # 4: (US $110.00)

This little suite is located on the ground floor of the RainforestRoomsBuilding. Covered, shared verandah with adjacent orchid garden is a nice spot to enjoy an early morning coffee. This suite contains a private bath, a small sitting room and two adjoining rooms one with a double bed and a small room with a single bed.

ROSEAU VALLEY VIEW SUITE #6: (US $125.00)

This suite is located on the upper level of the RainforestRoomsBuilding, with sweeping views of the RoseauValley and a large private verandah. This spacious suite contains a 4 poster queen-sized bed in one room and a single bed located in a separate room. Private bath and a small fridge.

OVERLOOK ROOM #8: (US $110.00)

This room is located on the upper level of the RainforestRoomsBuilding overlooking the botanical gardens. One queen bed with private bath.

HUMMINGBIRD SUITE #10 (US$115.00 dble occ, addl person US$15.00 each)

Queen sized 4 poster bed in one room, two single beds in a second room, a private bath and veranda where you can sit and watch birds in the Rainforest Rooms Building. A good space for a family

BREADFRUIT SUITE # 11: (US $130.00 dble occ, addl person US $15.00 each).

This suite is located on the upper level of the Garden Building, surrounded by Botanical Gardens and at tree top level. This very spacious 3-room suite contains one 4 poster queen bed, one double bed in a second room and two single day beds in a very large sitting room, private bath. Adjacent to a spacious verandah and hot mineral baths

SUITE IN THE GARDEN #12: (US $130.00)

This is the most extravagant suite in the house. A grand four -poster king sized bed, large sitting area and private bath surrounded by garden and adjacent to the verandah and hot mineral baths. Access to a private garden area and in the Garden Building.

The above rates are all subject to 10% service charge and 10% VA T

Papillote Wilderness Retreat 2008

Papillote Wilderness Retreat

P.O. Box 2287, Roseau

Commonwealth of Dominica,

Windward Islands, West Indies

00109/8000

Tel: 767 448 2287

Fax: 767 448 2285

e-mail: Papillote@cwdom.dm

http://www.papillote.dm

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