Coulibri Ridge is the newest luxury resort on Dominica.
And shes absolutely right.
Personally, when I hear nature, my first thought is bugs.
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But thats not the case at all at Coulibri Ridge.
Although it’s spread over 285 acres, Coulibri Ridge has just 14 rooms.
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Private sun decks with plunge pools welcome guests at the rooms entrance.
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Upstairs, bedrooms open to the closet and dressing area, and a second full bathroom.
Coulibri Ridge is the 24th property to joinBeyond Green a portfolio of sustainable independent hotels around the globe.
(There are still the aforementioned air-conditioning units, though.)
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But Coulibri Ridges strongest commitment to the environment perhaps comes from what most guests dont see.
On the right are batteries and solar inverters.
At the end of a hallway, a single computer monitors power generation, storage, and distribution.
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The idea for this project came to me in the mid ’90s, Langlois says.
The project technically first broke ground in 2001, with Langlois and Marchand using local workers.
I dont think they were necessarily disappointed, but this definitely isnt what they were expecting.
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You’ll find no shortage of beach shack restaurants serving up freshly caught fish.
That said, it’s hard to compare to the food back at Coulibri Ridge.
Nightly stays start at $650.
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To book a stay or learn more, visitcoulibriridge.com.
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