Dominica is not your average tropical Caribbean holiday destination. If your idea
of a perfect Caribbean vacation is sitting on a white sandy beach sipping margaritas,
there are other islands that provide that experience for a holiday. If your enjoyment on a
vacation comes from experiencing outdoor recreational activity then Dominica is the place
for you. Sitting midway in the eastern Caribbean between
Martinique and Guadeloupe, Dominica is an outdoor enthusiast's vacation destination.
Dominica’s small population of 70,000 people is mainly
situated around the capital Roseau leaving most of the country covered with rich thick
tropical rainforest. The island’s volcanic origin has given it numerous rivers,
streams, waterfalls and high mountain lakes. It has also given it extensive geothermal
activity, mineral rich hot springs, steaming valleys and boiling lakes
. All of which
create the perfect setting for outdoor vacation adventure. The opportunities for hiking are numerous in this Caribbean destination. There
is also exceptional bird watching and the ability to explore a pristine rain forest. The
island’s Morne Trois Pitons National Park was the first UNESCO World
Heritage Site in the eastern Caribbean. You will find Dominica full of many places of
interest. The island is one of the few in the Caribbean that still has populations of the
pre-Columbian Carib Indians so a Dominica holiday gives you the opportunity to interact in
their village with the descendants of the indigenous Carib Indians who were the original
settlers of the Caribbean.
Outdoor recreational activities do not stop on
the land in Dominica. The volcano that created the island also gave rise to undersea
volcanic formations and rich marine life that create conditions for exceptional scuba
diving, snorkelling plus whale and dolphin watching.
If you are looking for a Caribbean vacation with
numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation activities, consider Dominica.
You can learn more about the outdoor activities on our other Dominica pages.
