VIDEO: Secret Beach, Dominica

By: - January 2nd, 2016
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At the northwest corner of Dominica, just before Portsmouth, at the foot of a cliff, there is a secret.

It’s called Secret Beach, and it’s the party piece of the Secret Bay boutique hotel.

It can only be reached by boat or kayak, but like all unforgettable places, it’s worth the short journey.

Here’s what it looks like.

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