THE WINDWARD ISLANDS, “MAGNIFICENT CARIBBEAN”

DOMINICA, “NATURE ISLE OF THE CARIBBEAN”

BY CLAY LARROY

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The Caribbean island Dominica is a medley of brooding volcanic peaks, gushing mountain streams, dense forests, quiet lakes and spouting geysers; this is a diverse and beautiful land. Given its natural assets and warm and welcoming locals, Dominica should be a bustling tourism hotspot, and despite being one of the poorest in the region, crime is relatively low.

A marked lack of pumping nightlife and no direct flights to Dominica from the UK means it remains off the radar for many travellers, but those partial to hiking amid thick tropical rainforest and gazing at bubbling lakes, will find this sunny green isle has many charms.

Travel to Dominica

Getting There By Air

The main airline to serve Dominica is LIAT (LI) (www.liat.com); American Eagle also flies to Dominica (www.aa.com). There are currently no direct, non-stop flights from Europe or the USA, mostly because the two airports are too small for jets. Popular routes from Europe are via Antigua, Barbados, St Lucia, Guadeloupe or Puerto Rico, then a local flight to Dominica. 

Passengers can also arrive in Dominica by boat from Martinique, Guadeloupe and St Lucia.

Departure Tax

EC$55 (US$20). Transit passengers continuing their journey on the same day and children under 12 years of age are exempt.

Getting There By Water

Woodbridge Bay, Roseau and Prince Rupert Bay, Portsmouth.

Cruise Ships

Cruise liners stop at Woodbridge Bay, 5km (3 miles) outside Roseau. There is a cruise ship jetty at Prince Rupert Bay, Portsmouth.

Ferry Operators

Geest and several other island-hopping freight lines stop in Dominica. Generally, passenger accommodation is comfortable but numbers are limited, so book well in advance. L'Express des Îles, a scheduled ferry service, connects Dominica with Guadeloupe, St Lucia and Martinique on a 300-seat catamaran. Caribbean Ferries also operate regular services between Dominica, Guadeloupe and Martinique.

REFERENCE SITES

http://www.travelresearchonline.com/

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