PAGUA BAY HOUSE

Our story....... Rick & I were looking for a lifestyle change & had travelled throughout Central & South America, Bahamas & Caribbean and wanted to find a spot to build a home. We got married in St. Croix & during a drive with our taxi guy; Rick asked him, "If you could live anywhere in the Caribbean, where would you live?" The driver responded with Dominica; his daughter married a Dominican & it's the most beautiful country he has ever been too. That's what put Dominica on the map for us. (Dominica, meaning the Commonwealth of Dominica in the West Indies, situated between Guadalupe & Martinique....not Dominican Republic.) We took a scouting trip to Dominica in November of 2006 and agreed with our taxi drivers' observation & moved here 3 months later! Not only does it have amazing topography, it claims to have as many rivers & waterfalls as the number of days in the year! And the people here are amazing, friendly & helpful wherever you go. You just have to remember not to be alarmed when you see some one walking down the street with a machete/cutlass; it is not a weapon, it is what I call their 'Swiss army knife', they use it for everything! A shovel when working in their gardens, to landscaping maintenance, utensils, knife & fork included!

I always say my husband ‘tricked me’ into moving to the Caribbean; I thought I was signing up for rum punch, rivers & hiking…little did I know we would embark on such a significant project that would have us doing construction for the past 7 years! It has truly been a labor of loveJ

We started with our first restaurant; Pagua Bay Bar & Grill in 2009, in 2010 we opened our first four Cabana’s. We worked tirelessly in 2011 & 2012 to finish the next phase, including two Suites, on-site restaurant, pool, rock walls and landscaping. We officially opened with this phase of the hotel in 2013 and have reaped amazing results! With numerous awards, all of which wouldn’t have been possible without the support and feedback of our guests.

*Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor in 2011 & 2012 for Pagua Bay Bar & Grill *Travellers’ Choice from Tripadvisor in 2011, 2012 & 2013 for Pagua Bay House for: Trendiest – Best Service – Best Bargain *Travellers Choice’ from Tripadvisor 2014 for ‘Best Small Hotels in the Caribbean’ we were listed at #4 out of 25 *’Cheap & Chic Hotels’ in the Caribbean 2014’ from Fodor’s for rooms under $250 *’The Cool List: Caribbean Coolest Hotels’ in the Caribbean Journal#12 out of 25 *‘The Caribbean’s Best Hotels for Design’ in the Caribbean Journal #13 out of 21…this one is my favorite since my husband did all of the architecture & design.

We have treasured all of our guests and thank you for sharing your holiday and amazing pictures with us! We will continue to strive earning your praise & recognition. Tripadvisor has been an invaluable marketing tool...that's how some of you found us:) So thanks a million for taking the time to share your experiences for past & future guests to enjoy. We hope to see you again in the future!

Thanks for your friendship & support.

Alicia, Rick & the Pagua Staff

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Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Matty & Cindy~ Michigan

Matty was with Rick & I on our first visit to Dominica! He loved it so much, he brought his girlfriend Cindy for a visit.

Hot Springs. Trafalghar Falls.
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The Schoeny's ~ Ohio

Bruce & Karen have known Rick for over 20 years! We love them & had a great time during their trip!
Rick & Karen at Kokonutz having lunch.

We are in the Titou Gorge, "Little Throat" taking a little time out for some meditation! It is actually a swim from the base of a waterfall through a series of natural "rooms and ponds" formed by high cliff walls canopied by interlaced trees & was used in Pirates of the Caribbean 2.

Bruce, Alicia & Karen


A quick stop after a hike for some energy punch!

Alicia, Bruce & Rick
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Friday, June 27, 2008

Mother's Trip ~ Colorado

My Mother was able to come for a visit over the Holiday's, her husband Russ passed in August after struggling with a long term illness. Although we wished Russ could have taken part in the trip, we still manage to keep ourselves busy have a wonderful time together.

The 'ole girl's still got it!


Ladies Luncheon


Charity Christmas Event for the Children with the President of Dominica, DR. Liverpool
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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Mom & Dad ~ Ohio

Rick's parents have been here three times! We've shared many of our first tourist experiences with them. Mom has taken up painting & has quite the talent for it; thank goodness we'll have plenty of wall space for her works of art!
Syndicate Trail ~ Parrot Watching

Kokonutz Beach Bar in Calibishie

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Blanco

Eddie left his cold Corona's on Ft. Lauderdale beach in exchange for Kubuli's on Dominica's beaches.

Rick greeting Eddie's new local girlfriend Helen

The boys at La Chaudiere Pool

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Hike From HELL

When Rick & Sandy came to visit, it was all about adventure sports.....so we decided to hike the islands highest peak; Morne Diablotin which means 'Devil's Mountain' at 4,700 ft. of un-groomed trails. At first we were jumping over the mud puddles, by the end we were on our bellies under brush crawling through the mud! It took 3 hours going up & 4 hours coming down! .

Taking a snack break near the top.

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Mr & Mrs Big

The youngest of Rick's siblings, Tim & his wife Maripa came to visit from Chicago. Rick gave Tim the nickname 'Big' "forever ago" Rick says & he can't even remember the reason for the name & that's what Rick still calls him!! We had some nice hikes & ate very well, thanks to Maripa!

Cooling down during our hike at Crapaud Hall














Look out point at The Freshwater Lake



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Camp Davison

Charlie, Allison & Jacob came for a visit along with Rick's brother Mike in June 2007. We had a ball; I had the itinerary set with all sorts of cultural activities & site seeing, but at the end of the day, all they wanted to do was boogie board at our beach! So that's what we spent the last few days doing, boogie boarding at the beach with the dogs & plenty of snacks!
Trafalghar Falls
Char, Allie & Jacob
St.Mary's River across from our house
Jacob, Mike, Allie, Char & Rick

Allie kayaking with Rick...looks like she's pulling all the weight!


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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Anchorage Whale Watching

We did a whale watching trip, but unfortunately didn't see any whales, but it was still a beautiful day.
Cindy, Matty, Alicia, Rick & Dan
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Who wants pancakes?

Jimmy made banana pancakes & warmed them in the oven, but forgot about the warming part when he pulled the plate out with his bare hands! I've never seen him move so fast!


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