A sanctuary amid the wilds and tropical splendor of Dominica — the Nature Island in the Caribbean — the Rosalie Bay Resort is an eco-boutique and wellness retreat located on the southeast coast of Dominica, just 45 minutes from the capital city of Roseau. Built by hand over the course of nine years, Rosalie Bay Resort is a dream and labor of love for owner Bev and her partner Oscar. Here they created an exciting eco resort to share the beauty of the nature isle with visitors, empower the local residents and protect the environment. Featuring spacious accommodations, healthy cuisine, a nature-inspired spa, a wellness program and diverse amenities, Rosalie Bay Resort offers a vacation that is simply magical. Rosalie Bay has also been leading the sea turtle conservation efforts on the island for the last nine years. From March through October each year, guests can witness green, leatherback and hawksbill sea turtles nest and hatch on the resort’s beautiful black sand beach. Since sea turtles are most likely to nest at night, the resort offers a Turtle Wake-Up Call for interested guests to see this unique wildlife experience. Tucked within the resort’s lush landscape are nine cottages housing 28 rooms and suites. Attention to detail is seen throughout each air-conditioned accommodation: hand-carved four-poster beds and armoires; colorful original local artwork; luxurious bathrooms with granite countertops, vessel sinks and rain showers; and many more superb amenities. Daily rates include a healthful Continental breakfast featuring fresh-squeezed juices, organic and local fruit, oatmeal, whole wheat toast with locally made marmalade, power drinks, smoothies and herbal teas. A full cook-to-order breakfast is also available. Wellness takes center stage at Rosalie Bay Resort. Activities such as complimentary yoga, private yoga classes, kayaking, guided nature hikes, guided meditation, strength training and coaching by an on-site wellness coordinator are available. For thorough pampering, the newly built Gló Spa offers natural healing with ingredients grown at the resort and found locally. Guests can challenge themselves with adventure travel across Dominica’s rugged terrain and 300 miles of trails, or simply relax at the resort’s saltwater pool or at one of the many meditation spots found throughout the resort’s 22 acres.