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Dominica is an island nation situated in the Caribbean and although there is a thriving tourism industry this is one of the least developed islands in the Caribbean with an abundance of unspoilt natural beauty, giving it the nickname Natural Isle of the Caribbean.
Flights to Dominica
There are two relatively small airports on Dominica though the more major one that handles international flights to Dominica is the Melville Hall Airport (airport code: DOM). Melville Hall Airport is still small though and cannot as yet accommodate large planes, hence all flights to Dominica from the UK are indirect with one or two stops flying via the USA or a hub in the Caribbean. British Airways for example offers one stop flights to Dominica from the UK flying via Antigua. Other airlines include Continental Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic Airways who all provide travellers with two stop flights to Dominica from the UK.Dominica Tourist Attractions
Dominica was a Crown British Colony up until 1978 when the nation was granted independence and became known as the Commonwealth of Dominica. With this British background English was and remains the official language of Dominica, making it easy for British tourists to understand and be understood here!Dominica is a wonderful place to visit as it combines unspoilt beauty with attractive towns, friendly people, and great beaches and weather. Some of its most popular attractions are as follows:
Roseau
The capital of Dominica is Roseau, situated on the south west coast of the island. This is also the nation’s largest city but with a population of around 15,000 people it is hardly ‘large’! Unusually the city does not feature any international hotel chains, but it does have several smart hotels to offer anyway to those who want to stay here.
Of interest is the French Quarter. This is the historic section of the city and features attractive wooden buildings and architecture. Roseau Cathedral is also of interest, built in the Gothic style from foreboding black stone. The food market is a great place to sample some of the local fruit and produce, and the Dominica Museum is an interesting place to spend an hour or so finding out about the history and nature of Dominica.
Dominica National Parks
It’s good to know that Dominica is protecting its wonderful natural environment with national parks, and these are some of the top tourist attractions in the country. There are three national parks here – Cabrits National Park, Morne Diablotin National Park, and Morne Trois Pitons National Park; as well as three other protected areas.
Morne Trois Pitons National Park has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 and is the best known of the three. Here visitors can experience volcanic activity up close, see the boiling water of Boiling Lake, Titou Gorge, Emerald Lake, and the Valley of Desolation.
At the northern end of the island Cabrits National Park encompasses tropical forest, coral reefs and wetlands, while Morne Diablotin National Park includes Dominica’s highest peak Diablotin.
Beaches and Snorkelling
Of course Dominica also has many fabulous beaches to enjoy if you simply want to relax on holiday! Or enjoy the great snorkelling and diving opportunities that exist around the island.
When Should You Visit Dominica?
The Caribbean location of Dominica means the island experiences warm, tropical weather throughout the year with little variation between the hottest and coolest months – the range is between 26C in January and 32C in June.June to October is the wetter period though and also the time when hurricanes are most likely to occur, so this time of year is best avoided.