We arrived in Dominica on the 18th September and got married in the Botanical Gardens in Roseau on the 27th September 2007. We would not have been able to achieve this without Pepper's help. From the moment we contacted him he was extremely helpful, making sure that we had the correct documentation before we left the UK, and guiding us through the necessary bureaucratic procedures once we had arrived.
The marriage was organized expertly and Pepper knew everyone to contact without delay. If you plan to get married in Dominica, do not try and do so without Pepper's invaluable assistance. We heard about another couple, who were not using Pepper, and arrived in Dominica intending to get married but failed to do so because they couldn't complete the necessary procedures. Not that the procedures are difficult - it's just that you need to know what is required and follow Pepper's advice.
From the moment we arrived at Melville Hall, the main airport, Pepper's help was invaluable. The local airline, LIAT, lost our luggage on the way in from Antigua, and without Pepper's knowledge we could have been without our bags for days. But Pepper dealt with the airline and drove back and forth across the island twice in one day to retrieve them.
We spent our first week up in the hills above Roseau near Trafalgar at Ma Honychurch's place and during that time Pepper took us on guided tours to Trafalgar Falls, the Soufriere hot springs in the south of the island, and sorted out the arrangements for the wedding, which involved visits to Government House and the Registry. Provided that you ask Pepper, everything will run smoothly - just pay attention to his advice and you will be fine!
It is possible to get married just about anywhere on the island - a beach, a waterfall, up a mountain, etc., - but we, being not so young as we used to be, opted for the Botanical Gardens in Roseau which are very beautiful. Please see attached pic.
We stayed at Pepper's Cottage in Roseau for a week. It was very comfortable, and we enjoyed bathing in the plunge pool in the mornings. The cottage is not huge but has everything you need - fridge, cooker, TV, broadband, shower, aircon, etc. The aircon is very effective and on a hot day you really need it! If you are up in the hills aircon is not necessary but you definitely need it at sea level!
Within a minute walking you can get to a supermarket, a small restaurant, a laundry, a hairdresser, and if you need banks, western-style restaurants, access to Government offices, classy hotels, internet cafés, these are all about 10 minutes walk away in the centre of town.
Dominica is without doubt one of the most beautiful and safe places on Earth. The scenery is magnificent, with mountains rising to 4,700 feet plus, hundreds of rivers, many waterfalls, the boiling lake, magnificent scuba diving, whale watching, (we didn't cover all these things in our three week stay but are on our way back in a couple of weeks as we can't get enough of the place).
Also, the people are very friendly and you can't walk down the road without people greeting you with a "Good Day" or "How are you doing?".
Pepper's personality and enthusiasm is infectious - although my new wife and my average age is around 50 he greeted us every morning with a cheery "hello teenagers"!
Pepper will go to any length to help his guests. At one point I wanted to get a rare recording by one of Dominica's finest bands, the Swinging Stars, and when we couldn't find it in a local music shop, Pepper managed to source it from the local TV station!
In Dominica, nothing is impossible for Pepper to arrange. His energy is boundless. I have traveled all over the world and can safely say that no one has ever been more of a pleasure to deal with. Without Pepper, I am sure that our trip would not have been nearly as pleasurable and trouble-free as it was.
Thank you Pepper, and your lovely wife Natasha, and beautiful little boy, Junior.
We'll be going back very soon and hope to meet up with you again.

What an amazing trip! This was our first trip to Dominica, and we spent 10 days there-- 7 in Roseau at Pepper's Guest Cottage, 3 in Calibishie. What a great decision to stay there. Pepper truly made our vacation exceptional.

We flew into Melville Hall and weren't really sure what to expect. We had rented a car and were promptly greeted by the friendly folks at Roadrunner with our 4wd Jeep. At that time of the day, school had just let out, so there were kids and buses everywhere. Needless to say, by the time we got to Pepper's we were tired and stressed out from the right-hand driving and narrow roads. Pepper greeted us kindly and stayed out of our way for the first couple days while we caught up on sleep and did some scuba diving. He recommended some great restaurants the first couple days and we didn't do any cooking in the room.

However, when we expressed interest in going to Boiling Lake and doing some other hikes, Pepper immediately went into host mode! Talk about customer service! Even though he had hiked Boiling Lake two days before with the guests in the adjacent room, Pepper did not mind going again. He said that it is difficult to combine people who have different hiking abilities and don't know each other for something grueling like Boiling Lake. The hike was beautiful and his optimistic and supportive attitude made a very long hard hike seem much shorter! When we got back he woke us up for dinner and surprised us with some local cuisine and sightseeing.

The second day of touring, Pepper took us to Victoria Falls, Middleham Falls and Trafalgar Falls all in one day. Not only did he take us on a few scenic drives around the southern part of the island, but we got a sneak preview of "Suite Pepper" a BEAUTIFUL guest house he is building outside Roseau overlooking the ocean. It will have 2 studio apartments for rent, with 10" walls between them for ultimate privacy. (Normal interior walls in Dominica only have to be 4" thick.) Suite Pepper should be done in July of 2007. The falls were amazing. There were things on these hikes that only a local could show you and that we would never have found in a guidebook. (I won't spoil it though!) I couldn't believe we did so much AND that Pepper was able to convince us that our legs weren't too sore to do all the hikes in one day!

Even when we left Roseau, Pepper had excellent advice for us. He told us about a delicious restaurant with an amazing view (like out of a Corona commercial!) and told us which beaches were the best and how to get to them and where to park. He even introduced us to the Park Ranger who would be working at Indian River when we were planning on heading up there!

More about the accommodations: We stayed in the larger of the two rooms. We had a queen size bed, a private bathroom, a full size fridge/freezer, stove, sink, pots and pans, blender, TV, VCR, movies, books, and a radio. Though the room was crowded with all these things in it, it really didn't matter. We had everything we needed and were able to cook dinner for the two of us 3 nights we were there. He even gets cable in there! Oh and the AC. Can't forget that! The room is small so it didn't take much to cool it down. Outside the room, there was a patio area with a table for eating and relaxing. It overlooked a small clean pool and a gate that lead out to a rocky beach. Next door was a grocery store. Very convenient! Pepper's was modest and charming and just what we needed. We were so happy we decided to stay there instead of at a hotel or a more resort-y type place.

More about Pepper: I'll say it again. Pepper made our vacation exceptional. He is so passionate about what he does. He went above and beyond to make our stay the most comfortable, interesting and memorable possible. He was all about the extra touches, which meant a lot to us. Pepper is knowledgable, funny, ambitious and has a good outlook on the world. Staying at his guest cottage, we really felt like we weren't just another couple passing through Dominica. He left us alone when we were interested in being lazy and catching up on sleep, and sprung into action when we were ready to go out and explore the island. He was truly a host with the most!

Dominica was beautiful and unspoiled. We will never forget our trip to this country, and Pepper has a lot to do with that!

Where do I start? I have a funny feeling of being homesick whenever I think about Dominica and Pepper's Cottage, and especially our host, Pepper himself. My husband and I stayed here from 7/4 - 7/12 and fell in love with the island! Pepper is the best host/guide we ever had and we did a lot of travelling before coming here. He is so accommodating. He does not hesitate to drive us whenever necessary. The cottage itself is in a very convenient location in downtown Roseau, you can easily walk anywhere for the things you need. It is also located behind Pepper's family home, next to the grocery store and a small family-owned restaurant. The cottage comes with the basic stuff you will need, warm bath, your own pool, a/c, etc. Pepper as our tour guide is one of the major reasons why we had so much fun on this vacation. He'll take you anywhere you want to go. He even brought us to this really beautiful beach in Portsmouth area where nobody was there but the 3 of us! I can keep on going but the bottom line is that the beauty of Dominica and its people made it worth seeing the nature isle of the Caribbean. We will surely be back again.

Dominica, the Nature Island is a beautiful place. And Pepper - is a gentleman par excellence! We had some health issues and had to come home early and Pepper was so good to us. If you need something in Dom - Pepper is the man!
Thanks bro.