If it's natural beauty you want, Dominica is the place to come. Though not as developed as most of the other Caribbean islands, it presents a multitude of opportunities for more adventurous travellers and some good value Dominica hotels. And although Dominica is one of the poorest countries in the region, wealth disparities and crime are much less obvious than in its neighbours.
Pronounced Dom-in-ee-ka, Dominica is also known as the Nature Isle. It is the youngest island in the Caribbean, and the largest of the Windward Islands. Its unspoilt beauty is evident, with many majestic peaks and criss-crossing mountain ranges and valleys. Dominica is a fantasy island of rainforest greenery and bloomery, nestling alongside rugged mountain peaks. Every day is an excursion to new heights of enjoyment and there is a lot to see and do here, and some charming places to stay in.
Dominica is one of the most beautiful islands of the Caribbean, whose beauty is only enhanced when it rains. For the romantics, there are spectacular sunsets, soft, misty mornings in the mountains with magnificent rainbows, and the natural symphony of the forests' songs. Adding to this natural beauty are the rich tropical rainforests, clear rivers and cascading waterfalls, one of the most intriguing aspects of this Land of Many Rivers. There are a total of 70 waterfalls, as well as 365 rivers, each representing a day of the year, and a great way to explore them and the other treasures on offer is on a tour in Dominica.
There are several hotsprings, fumaroles, and a boiling lake, the largest in the world, in Dominica. After taking a Dominica tour to see the beautiful sights of the island, there's nothing more relaxing than lying on the beach or a hammock in your Dominica hotel. It's easy to find accommodation in Dominica. If you'd prefer to choose your Dominica hotel based on its location, our map shows where each of our hotels in Dominica are located.
Dominica, or 'Waitukbuli' in Caribbean, means ‘tall is her body'. This aptly describes this long, narrow strip of an island, flanked by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. Its total length is not more than 47 kilometres and the breadth at the broadest part is 26 kilometres, the total area being 466 square kilometres. Dominica was ruled by Britain for two centuries, so the British influence is evident. The original land of the Arawak and Carib Indians, Dominica is a glistening gem of a tourist destination today, its eclectic blend of scenic beauty, culture and rustic charm being the main attraction.
There are no direct flights to Dominica, but you can get there by any flight which drops you at one its neighbours, such as Barbados, St. Marten, Antigua, St. Lucia, or Puerto Rico, and then transfer to Dominica from there. Be sure to use your Dominica holiday to visit other amazing Caribbean islands nearby such as Montserrat, Nevis, St. Kitts, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Dominica's beauty is infinite and untouchable. There are some things you have to experience on your own, and Dominica is one of them. Dominica - nature's little secret!
