Travel agents in Dominica can be of great help in organizing your trip to this fascinating island. The local travel specialists possess better knowledge of local conditions, how visa can be obtained, what are the best connections to fly to Dominica, etc.
The island of Dominica is the largest of the Windward islands of the Caribbean Sea. Dense tropical forests cover the steep slopes of volcanoes, and scenic mountain rivers and waterfalls run in the narrow valleys, shining in the sun and nourished by heavy rainfall. Dominica has a lot of natural geographic and geological attractions, unique flora and fauna. It is often called ‘the Nature Island’. The island shores are composed of volcanic rocks and tuffs, so they have the original black and gray sand. The ocean is crystal clear and calm on the Caribbean side of the island and more rapid on the Atlantic coast. This is one of the best places in the Caribbean for sports fishing and whale watching.
The island’s capital, Roseau, is located on the southwest coast. It is the main center of attraction for visitors of the country. This is one of the poorest capitals in the region, but at the same time, its old streets are always carefully tidied up, the sidewalks are cleaned, and the cheerful disposition of local residents gives it a special flavor. There are many interesting monuments of architecture and history in Roseau, ranging from the cobbled square in Old Market to the colonial neighborhoods with narrow streets, the stone Catholic Cathedral, the Anglican Church, Carnegie Public Library, the Museum of the Dominican Republic, and the botanical gardens with a rich selection of plants. The night life of the capital is very dynamic. Almost everywhere one can find regular folklore evenings with ‘authentic’ costumes and folk music.
Kabrits National Park is located on the scenic peninsula just north of Portsmouth. The region is famous for coral reefs and the largest swamp in the island. ‘Kariba area’, the last settlement of the indigenous inhabitants of the Caribbean, is located nearby. It is a huge rural area with traditional wooden houses surrounded by banana plantations. All around the country, there are sources of thermal waters and numerous hot springs with a unique composition of water. Local geysers are extremely picturesque.
The National Park Morne Trois Pitons is located at the foot of the homonymous peak in the south of the island, amidst tropical forests and unique wildlife. Northern Forest Park is the place, where the highest point of the country, Dyabloten Volcano, is situated. It is famous for its population of two extremely rare species of parrot, including the national symbol of the country, the Imperial Parrot.
A few resorts are located among the tropical forests and mountain areas, specializing in eco-tourism, offering hiking and rafting to pristine areas of Dominica. Dominica has excellent sites for diving. Rugged landscape of the island goes under water, where the volcanic processes have formed numerous arches, pinnacles and caves, heavily overgrown with corals and inhabited by amazing marine life. To the south of Roseau, there are many excellent sites for snorkeling and scuba diving. No less interesting is the northern coast. The deep water along the east coast offers excellent conditions for observing migrating whales and dolphins.
Motor and sail boat cruising along the coast provides a great opportunity to dive under the water. The best places for beach holidays and water sports are in the area of Portsmouth. East Coast is famous for some excellent sandy areas, where the waters are calm enough for swimming and snorkeling.
Swimming in isolated waters among the rocks and cliffs of the island is also very interesting. Especially beautiful are Trafalgar Falls, Emerald Pool Lake, Layyu River and Titu Valley. The country has more than 200 rivers, and many of them descend to the coast forming picturesque waterfalls and rapids.