Roseau , General info:
9/10

Roseau is the capital of Dominica. Its population is 14,847. It is a small and compact urban settlement, located within the Saint George parish and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the Roseau River and Morne Bruce. Built on the site of the ancient Kalinago Indian village of Sairi, it is the oldest and most important urban settlement on the island.

Roseau , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Saturday morning market near here the Roseau River meets the Caribbean Sea. The market vendors start setting up very early before dawn to ensure they get good stall locations. The market is a great place to buy frsh fruit, seafood, and spices. There is less variety but still good prices for vegetables, meat and goods.

Roseau , Different stuff:
9/10

Sundays in Roseau are very quiet and more store-fronts and many restaurants are closed. Best to plan for a nature-day on Sundays. However, make sure your transportation is planned because buses and taxis will either not be operating or at much less frequency.

Roseau , Don't miss:
10/10

The emerald pool is a definite do-not-miss. Most natives know where it is. It will feel cool at first but it takes only 2-3 minutes to get used to it. The water in the pool feels very pure and soft against your skin.

Roseau , Food:
8/10

Restaurants are as diverse and unique. They offer a vast array of mouth-watering culinary delights that will satisfy even the most discriminating pallet. These restaurants offer a wide range of international selections, including succulant Creole cuisine, blending and reflecting our island's Carib Indian, African, French and Oriental influence. Your menu choices may include beef, goat, fish, and chicken, as well as a variety of savory soups and salads. Vegetarian entrees are also widely available. You may also want to try some tasty local favorites such as "San Coche" (saltfish boiled in coconut milk) served with dumplings and green bananas and "Callaloo" soup, which tastes like spinach and is sometimes flavored with crab meat. (Callaloo is made from the leaves of the dasheen plant.)

Roseau , Hotels:
9/10

There are no world famous hotel chains in the city. The most famous hotel is the Fort Young Hotel. In addition there are several small family owned establishments within and on the outskirts of the city.

Roseau , Safety:
9/10

Dominica is one of the safest places to travel in the region. There are no poisonous snakes or insects in Dominica. Tap water is safe to drink, but since it is sometimes drawn straight from Dominica's many rivers, it has a tendency to turn brown after heavy rainfall. It's better to drink the bottled water available almost anywhere.

Washington D.C. , General info:
9/10

Washington, D.C.,is the capital of the United States. It is coterminous with the District of Columbia.The city was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.The centers of all three branches of the U.S. government are located in the District. Also situated in the city are the headquarters for the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other national and international institutions, including labor unions and professional associations.

Washington D.C. , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Hotels

Washington D.C. , Different stuff:
9/10

International Spy Museum (The story of spies, intelligence operations and deceptions that changed the course of history)

Washington D.C. , Don't miss:
8/10

Washington is home to numerous national landmarks and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.

National Mall & Memorial Parks ,Library of Congress.Some of the more notable documents in the National Archives include the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Washington D.C. , Food:
9/10

Today Washington is recognized as one of the world's great dining destinations, with a long list of renowned chefs and spectacular restaurants that are remarkable for their lavishness, architecture and creativity. The most talented Chefs in the world have demonstrated that Washington was also a gourmet and fine dining destination. You can find everything in Washington D.C.!

Washington D.C. , Hotels:
10/10

Book directly at top Washington, DC Hotels such as the historic and elegant Churchill Hotel and the beautiful Washington Court Hotel. Book a Washington, DC – Alexandria Vacation Package from Wyndham Vacation Resorts. Plus guaranteed low rates at the The Holiday Inn Capitol; To book Washington, DC Hotels at Group Rates simply fill out the desired area and rates and let hotels submit offers for your business.

The list of hotels in Washington is very long.

Washington D.C. , Safety:
9/10

Crime in Washington, D.C., peaked in the early 1990s, when it was known as the murder capital of the United States. Crime rates have since declined substantially as gentrification has spread across many parts of the city.