I would suggest you go straight to the middle of the action when it comes to baskets... on your way to your accommodation, ask your taxi/tour guide to stop at callibashie on the side of the road. here you will find a few women displaying baskets of every size and shape for a very reasonable price. I wish I picked one up but couldn't figure how to get it on the plane (24 hrs for me to get home and we still had a few puddle hoppers to go).

Roseau is quite the distance from DOM which could benefit you with pit stops. We had time to stop at Trafalgar falls too.

if you are looking for a tour guide, I strongly suggest Donaldson from Nature Isle Explorers... check him out on trip advisor he is top rated.

another interesting tidbit.. I bought some lovely wooden jewelry from these same ladies. one colourful bracelet was 2$, in st lucia they wanted 8$ and that very same bracelet is sold here at our farmer's market for 40$.. the only difference is the lady here tells me the bracelet is from brazil... not sure where it is from but I love it... when I roll my fingers over the wooden bits, it reminds me of the night time crickets, etc.. the symphony gently guided me to sleep every night. you'll see what I mean when you get there.

enjoy!

ps if you are staying in the hills bring warm clothes as this Canadian almost froze at night.