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Fast Facts About Dominica

Capital

Roseau

Currency

XCD: Eastern Caribbean Dollar

Population

73,252

Language

English

Timezone

GMT – 4

Flight Duration

8 hours 30 minutes indirect flights

In 2005, rugged, jungle-filled Dominica became the first nation to be certified by Green Globe 21 for sustainable development. Nature-oriented visitors appreciate Dominica’s rich culture and history, and this locale has a great deal to offer travelers with a quest for adventure. Located between Guadeloupe and Martinique, Dominica’s mountains soar to nearly 5,000 feet, yielding a thriving rainforest, hundreds of rivers and waterfalls, rare orchids and colorful birds. Geothermal activity results in colorful hot springs, bubbling mud pools, small geysers and Boiling Lake, the second largest lake of its kind in the world. The sites are found in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Calendar of Events

Average Weather in Dominica

Jan

229° C

Avg Rain:
44mm

Feb

29° C

Avg Rain:
31mm

Mar

29° C

Avg Rain:
30mm

Apr

30° C

Avg Rain:
49mm

May

30° C

Avg Rain:
67mm

Jun

31° C

Avg Rain:
88mm

Jul

31° C

Avg Rain:
118mm

Aug

31° C

Avg Rain:
131mm

Sep

31° C

Avg Rain:
144mm

Oct

31° C

Avg Rain:
142mm

Nov

30° C

Avg Rain:
127mm

Dec

29° C

Avg Rain:
70mm

Hotel Highlights

Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort

Dominica

Where city, reef and rainforest converge, Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort is a full-service, heritage hotel on the Caribbean Sea. Boasting a coveted oceanfront location in the heart of Dominica’s vibrant capital, Roseau, and distinguished as the island’s only All-Inclusive offering, Fort Young provides unparalleled access to the heart...

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Jungle Bay Dominica

Dominica

Our signature ultimate adventure and wellness experience includes eco villa accommodations, all meals (anything on our menu) and fresh juices, daily spa treatments, evening yoga classes, plus all the daily hikes-excursions-tours and other activities on our schedule, airport transfers, and more…

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Heathrow

8 hours 30 minutes

Airports: – Douglas – Charles Airport (DOM), 36 miles from Roseau. Canefield Airport (DCF), 3 miles from Roseau. Ferry Services: L’Express Des Iles.

Gateways/Flying Times: There are no direct flights from Europe, however, direct flights go from London to Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia and Trinidad, from Paris to Guadeloupe, Martinique and St. Maarten, and from Amsterdam to St. Maarten, all of which are within an hour. London: 8-8 1/2 hours. Paris: 8 hours 30 minutes. Amsterdam: 9 hours.

Things To Do In Dominica

Activities

Hikers can trek to numerous of Dominica’s waterfalls including Victoria and Sari-Sari Falls, and Middleham Falls, a narrow plume of water falling 200 feet from a cliff notch. A strenuous excursion to Morne Diablotin (Devil’s Mountain) reaps glimpses of two endemic parrots, the Jaco and the Sisserou.

In 2011, Dominica unveiled one of the most unique hiking features in the entire Caribbean, the Waitukubuli National Trail. Affectionately known as the WNT, the trail covers 115 miles, spanning and twisting the length of Dominica. From Scotts Head in the south to Capuchin in the north, the trail winds from one end of Dominica to the other. The WNT passes through traditional Carib villages, ruins of 18th Century French settlements, the renovated Fort Shirley at The Cabrits, secret ‘Maroon’ passages where runaway slaves escaped and many more interesting historical and natural sites.

Horseback riding, river tubing, kayaking, and jeep safaris are other ways of enjoying Dominica for non-hikers.

The offshore marine environment is equally fascinating, as healthy reefs, extraordinary formations and 100-foot visibility draw scuba divers. Dominica’s waters host 22 species of whales and dolphins, making it a prime whale-watching destination throughout the winter. Beaches are mostly black sand, with a few golden strands in the northeast.

For history lovers, the capital, Roseau and Fort Shirley are fun to explore. At the Kalingo Barana Aute, visitors can watch as Kalinago Indians carve the trunk of a Gommier tree into a canoe. Cultural performances, storytelling and “spiritual cleansings” are part of the outing. Tours of a rum distillery and the Rosalie slave plantation estate are also popular. Local restaurants serve predominantly native Creole cuisine; Callaloo is the national dish.

Mas Domnik, the island’s carnival, is a pre-Lenten celebration which features calypso tents leading up to the coveted calypso monarch, queen pageantries, jump-ups and costume parades. The Other festivals include: Jazz ‘N Creole in May, The Nature Island Food & Drink Festival and Dive Fest In July, and the World Creole Music Festival in October as part of the island’s Independence Season Celebrations.