Wanderlust Caribbean - Adventure Travel Boutique Hotel

Dominica is a beautiful island with so much to offer. We had an amazing trip and experienced so much that we never would have on our own. Tom and Sherie created a dream vacation for people like us who want to get away and not have to make plans or decisions😊. It was like staying with friends who have handled all the planning. We felt like we experienced the authentic Dominica. All the locals we met were engaging and friendly. Tom, Sherie and Bam-Bam make a dynamic team. Tom’s keen skills at planning made for a well thought out week full of adventure- from hiking, canyoning, snorkeling, and chasing waterfalls, there was always a day of fun awaiting. It reminded us of Costa Rica 25 years ago (less the animals)- no crowds, just unspoiled nature. Sherie made wonderful Puerto Rican meals, and Bam-Bam kept safe on our adventures. We really enjoyed getting to know them and look forward to a return visit.

Wanderlust Caribbean Adventure Hotel - A Treasure not to be missed! I honestly don’t know how to put into words what an exceptional experience we had at Wanderlust Caribbean in Dominica (not the Dominican 😉) It really is one of the best experiences we’ve had, and we’ve had a few epic adventures. From start to finish Tom & Sherie catered to our every need. Starting with interview calls to find out what our interests were and fitness level. If you are just looking for white sand beaches to sit back and do nothing you are not the demographic for this property. Nature’s Island delivers exactly that, adventures created by nature. We told Tom we were interested in waterfalls, hiking (moderate level hikes nothing extreme for us, they have all levels), canyoning, whales watching, snorkelling and local cuisine. The adventures they put together did not disappoint. You will be taken to some amazing places that suit your interests and avoid the throngs of cruise ship tourists that bombard some well known attractions. Do not fret the places you will see are truly magical. Tom & Sherie pride themselves on delivering an exceptional experience like no other. They have integrated and become memers of the community and support many local business and restaurants that you will see on your tours. Even if you want to stop for some medicinal healing with local tinctures of Bush Rum they will do that too! Maybe even twice 😉! Tom shared his knowledge of the island, the people and the history as we made our way to the various tours on all parts of the island. Their guides and staff enhanced our experience. Bam Bam is such a kind, hard working, soul with a vast knowledge of everything under the water on snorkels as well as the multitude of flora you experience during our hiking adventures in the jungle. David is a driver who is comical in nature. He is very proud of his island and eager to tell you about it. He will answer honestly any question you ask him. Kenisha and Giselle work along side Sherie in the kitchen learning her Puerto Rican recipes and local flavours. Adding to our experience is breaking bread for breakfast and dinner with all the hotel guests and Tom and Sherie as time permits. Comparing days, and adventures getting to know new people meeting and learning about everyone’s past experiences and future adventures. The entire stay has you feel like you are being welcomed into Tom & Sherie’s home and family and you leave feeling that way. We have met people that we know we will see again as well as Tom & Sherie when they take time to travel in the off season. They both work exceptionally hard to organize all the moving parts of delivering unique experiences to each guest, changing schedules and tours as required by the weather and while the guests all check in and out on different days. Our arrival and departure was facilitated by pre - arranged transportation which is just another perk of this very unique boutique adventure hotel. The hotel itself has a stunning view of the Atlantic with access to a black sand beach below. The rooms are spacious, well appointed, well ventilated using shutters or AC (although we chose not to use it as nature provided all the cooling we needed), the beds & pillows are very comfortable and enough linens to last the entire week. Each room is unique and has a view of the ocean and fabulous sunrise over Treasure Island. The common dinning room with the “family” table was something I looked forward to every morning. The porch swing, adirondack chairs, and stools provided a place for us to commune over meals with our new friends. We were so busy we didn’t really get the opportunity to use the roof top bar and sitting area although we did go enjoy the view before we left. We did make use of our balcony for the odd night cap. We will absolutely be back as there is no way we could take in everything this amazing island has to offer. Wanderlust really is a Treasure not to be missed! We can not thank Tom & Sherie enough, from the bottom of our hearts Thank you - Carolyn & Curtis Standard, AB Canada

I'm not sure there are enough superlatives to describe this place. Firstly, Tom and Sherie are the most wonderful hosts, warm, welcoming, always helpful and incredibly knowledgeable about the island. Their small guest house (5 bedrooms I believe) is in a fantastic location with well equipped and comfortable rooms. Part of the deal is that activities are organised every day, with Tom, Sherie or their right hand helper, Bam Bam guiding. We chose hiking, snorkelling, whale watching and a visit to the permaculture farm (which we would highly recommend) to name a few, but its really down to you to determine what you'd like to do and if it can be accommodated then it will happen. ||Dominica itself is a wonderful island, still relatively unspoilt, so the flora and fauna are truly magnificent. The people are incredibly friendly, so you feel completely safe. We therefore enjoyed walking to local restaurants and bars that were truly local.||I can't recommend Wanderlust enough - just go there before the new international airport opens and experience a piece of paradise

My wife and I went for our 10 year anniversary. It’s not a sit back and relax vacation. It’s an adventure. Something new everyday! Everything was spectacular, the excursions, food, hosts, living quarters and the locals were friendly too! If you’re up to it, hike to boiling lake and try canyoning. Oh and don’t forget Victoria falls! The local beer is great too! Thank you Tom and Sharie for an unforgettable experience!

From the moment we walked into Wanderlust, Tom and Sharie made us feel at home. Their hospitality is first class all the way and their hotel is absolutely beautiful both inside and out. It sits overlooking the incredible beach at Hodges Bay with the ocean on one side and an unparalleled view of the mountains on the other. Tom and Sharie’s love of the island is evident whenever they speak of its culture, the resilience of its people and its natural beauty. We immediately sensed that they are an integral part of the colourful and charming community of Calibishie by their interactions with local people. Affection and mutual respect are obvious and one man even told us that Tom is the unofficial ‘mayor’ of Calibishie. Tom and Sharie did not leave Dominica after the hurricane or during covid but chose instead to stay and help their community recover. |Dominica is a relatively undiscovered gem and definitely deserves the nickname of The Nature Island. Our 8 days there were filled with the best hiking we’ve ever had, in a landscape that we never tired of. Tom and BamBam are expert guides and considering the rollercoaster nature of the mountain roads, their driving skills were also appreciated. It has an extensive system of hiking trails through lush rainforest and clear rivers that lead to spectacular views and waterfalls like Middleham, Victoria, Spanny and Chaudiere Pool. Between jumping off the lip of waterfalls into clear cool pools or repelling down sheer cliffs, the Loada Gorge canyoning experience is definitely one we will never forget. What crazy fun that was! Snorkelling at Champagne Beach, swimming up the cave-like Titou Gorge and visiting a permiculture farm were also unique experiences. Dominica is the only place I know of where you can still explore dramatic coastline and spectacular beaches and be the only ones there. We would return to Wanderlust at the end of an adventure-filled day feeling exhausted, content and anxious to experience more of Sharie’s fantastic cooking. We seldom go back to places more than once but Wanderlust Caribbean will be the exception! Dominica is truly paradise! Can’t wait until the next time!

It’s difficult to put this trip into words. We have visited over 60 countries, always planning adventure itineraries. After becoming burnt out with all the planning I came across Wanderlust on the internet. From the moment we saw the lush, mountainous landscape of Dominica we knew we had made the right decision. Every morning we woke up, were served the most fresh and delicious breakfast and told where we were going, what we were doing and what we needed to take. Tom and Sheri chatted to us to find out what our interests were and provided us with a tailor made adventure. The option was there to have more control over our itinerary but at our request they planned everything for us, right down to organising where we would eat dinner…and it was perfect. From horse riding, hiking through the jungle, canyoning, snorkelling, swimming to deserted islands, waterfall swimming, coastal walking to black beaches and a hike to the boiling lake dipping in hot pools (MUST be one of the world’s best day hikes!), every day was filled with something new and interesting. Bam Bam was a fantastic guide and took time to share his incredible local knowledge with us. Normally this type of trip comes with very basic accommodation. The pictures on the website not do the rooms at Wanderlust justice. They are stunning, felt like a fancy boutique hotel. It was so nice to come home to such luxury after a long day on the road. The view from the terrace was unbelievable and we loved our morning walk on our empty beach and swim in the freshwater river. In a nutshell if you love adventure, stunning scenery, interacting with locals, amazing food, places with barely any tourists book now. We got all of the above without having to spend night after night trawling the internet ourselves, making the trip one of the best we have taken. Hopefully we will visit beautiful Dominica again, and without a doubt we will be checking in to Wanderlust Caribbean!

Dominica is a very beautiful island. Wanderlust provided a full experience of hiking, waterfalls, canyons, snorkeling, whales which you most likely could not do yourself. Tom and Sharie are fantastic hosts and gave us a very rich experience. We felt that the itinerary was methodical and well thought out. No stress even though our days were busy with multiple adventures a day. I do not think we ever saw another tour group on any adventure. Quite refreshing. Bambam was a primary tour guide and did a great job enriching us in culture, plant life, and making us feel safe. Wish I could remember everything Bambam pointed out. |Wanderlust Hotel is an excellent hotel. Very comfortable. Would I recommend Wanderlust? Absolutely 100%!

Tom and Sherry were wonderful hosts that looked after all needs. It is a beautiful boutique hotel with a short walk to the beach, but you don't spend most of you time there as you are out on adventures on the beautiful mountainous island of Dominica. We had all breakfasts and some lunches and dinners prepared by Sherry and her staff and they were delicious. On some of our longer days we stopped at restaurants. We explored the island on hikes, saw some beautiful waterfalls, crossed rivers, went canyoning, whale watching, and to a permaculture farm. Best holiday if you love the outdoors.