Montserrat Ready for Prime Tourist Season

Montserrat is executing a complete rebuild of its capital of Plymouth, which was swallowed up by the island’s imposing Soufrière Hills volcano in 1995. According to a New York Times report, the Montserrat Development Corporation the new capital is being put in place at the north end of the island in Little Bay.

The plan is being executed by the public- and privately-owned Montserrat Development Corporation. They hope to lure foreign investors to fund a hotel, waterfront businesses, and a marina, with initial work to be visible at the start of prime tourist season in December.

The old capital, now just tops of buildings peeking out of the ground, will not be forgotten. It is viewable from an island-circumnavigating ferry tour, and officials are in talks with local tour guides regarding overland tours in the area.

Source: Travel Pulse