Famous for its tropical rainforests, Dominica is an island between the Guadeloupe and Martinique Islands, located in the Eastern Caribbean. There are many natural rivers and waterfalls resulting from the high rainfall present in the interior of the island and Dominica has been noted to be one of the best dive sites and a premium whale watching spot in the area, possibly even in the world. Made up of many National parks and reserves, Dominica offers several crater lakes including the Emerald Pool. Dominica’s capital city, Roseau located on the south-west coast of the island, is comprised of a small population of about 14,500 with a total population of about 69,625 making up the entire Dominica.
Dominica had a very turbulent history of being assigned to Britain by the French in a treaty that was quickly broken as the French tried to regain control of the island. Caribs were assigned a 3,700 acre territory on the northeast side of the island, which is still a Carib inhabited area. The history of Dominica has left a French-based Creole language as well as English being the official language. Dominican residents welcome visitors to their island, offering several hotels, cottages, guest houses, apartments, and rooms for tourists to utilize during their visit. The choices are very grand as there are beautifully constructed and designed hotels and condos, as well as large and elaborate estates that are nothing less than breathtaking.
The Sutton Place Hotel, located in Roseau, is an elegantly styled resort offering the best of all worlds with delicious meals provided at the Sutton Grille and a breathtaking view of the mountains that Dominica is well known for. The Pointe Baptiste Estate offers rooming for 6-8 people in a colonial style historic wood house upon an expansive 25 acre property comprised of 2 beaches, a exquisite flowered garden, an orchard, and a spectacular coastal forest. Whatever your budget or your preference, there are several other accommodations that will also enhance the already wonderful experience of visiting Dominica.
Upon entering Dominica, you will be greeted by very friendly island residents, ever willing to escort you to one of the islands great events or attractions. There are several activities available such as:
The list of things to do goes on and on offering several options for those with any preference, even those that just wish to sit in their room and be pampered. The air of Dominica presents relaxation and untainted serenity. There are a great deal of events that are going on throughout the year in Dominica, boasting its heritage and culture. There are several things to choose from on the island providing entertainment and interesting activities and sights to those who choose to soak in the event. Traveling on the coast, you are likely to see a large range of marine life, as well as wildlife in-land of various species.
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