Dominica Tourist Board – https://discoverdominica.com/en/home

I have been asked about Costa Rica as a destination by my clients and since it has been my policy to sell only what I have experienced, I have had to defer. But now I can recommend a similar destination, Dominica, located in the Caribbean, one that I have recently visited which is very similar to Costa Rica. (Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic.)

Dominica, an independent island republic, is situated in the Caribbean with the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the Caribbean Sea to the West. The island is about 29 miles long and 16 miles wide, approximately 289.5 square miles. American Airlines services Dominica daily. There’s a new international airport scheduled to open in 2025. No language barrier in Dominica!

STAY:
* Ft Young Hotel & Dive Resort – Located across from the Government House in downtown Roseau, the capital of Dominica. The historic Fort Young Hotel is built on the ruins of Fort Young, a major military installation built by the British in 1770. This waterfront hotel provides easy access to the Museum, Botanical Gardens, Dive Tours, Whale Watching, restaurants and shopping.

* Intercontinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa – Located on the northwest tip of the island, on the Caribbean Sea, this beachfront wellness sanctuary is designed for the eco-conscious luxury traveler. The resort rests on a nature reserve alongside an extinct volcano, surrounded by rainforest and marine habitats.

* Secret Bay – Located on the northwest coast of Dominica, this six-star, all-villa resort experience features secluded residential-style villas with private plunge pools, dedicated villa hosts, on-call concierge, chefs and guides. Private beaches and endless rainforest-to-ocean views provide a retreat for adults and families.

PLAY:
Sun & Beaches
Diving & Snorkeling
Whale Watching
Easy, Intermediate and Advanced Hiking Trails
Culinary Experiences – Dominica is often called the Caribbean’s Breadbasket!
Extreme Adventure – Canyoning
Fishing
National Parks
Bird Watching
Natural Wonders including misty rain forests, countless waterfalls and one of the largest boiling lakes in the world
Natural sulfur hot springs and bubbling mud baths
Local Gin and local Chocolate tasting

by Molly Sumption, Caribbean Honeymoon / Sandals Expert, Seattle & Portland / subscribe to RSS feed