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The French Side of Saint Martin Has the Caribbean Vacation You’re Looking For, With Beach Days, Island Adventure, and Some of the Best Food on Earth 

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A cook turns ribs over a smoking grill in Grand Case, waiters carry chilled rosé across the sand at Orient Bay, and a small boat leaves Cul-de-Sac with beach bags stacked near the bow. By late afternoon, couples are walking between galleries and restaurants while the lights come on along Boulevard de Grand Case. You […]

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These Two Dominica Hotels Are Making a Big Adventure Travel Push

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They’re two of the top hotels on the island of Dominica, an island known for its adventure. Now, the Fort Young Hotel and Secret Bay resort are making a bigger push in the sector.  GEMS Holdings Limited, parent company of both properties, has announced a strategic partnership with adventure travel pioneer Dan Austin, marking a […]

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Travelers Are Starting to Discover the Island of Dominica, With New Flights, Hiking Trails and Luxury Hotels 

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For years, the self-styled “Nature Island” has been a well-kept secret. Lush, verdant, adventure-filled, the island in the Eastern Caribbean has largely been a hotspot for divers, hikers (drawn to the Caribbean’s longest hiking trail) and those in search of an ultra-laid back, pristine natural environment.  But in recent years, the island has started to […]

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A Renaissance for Dominica's Cruise Industry

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While Dominica’s stayover arrivals were crippled by the pandemic, the island has seen a full-fledged renaissance in its cruise industry.  The Nature Island reported more than 200 cruise calls this season, welcoming 144,781 passengers, according to data from the Discover Dominica Authority.  That included eleven ships making their inaugural calls to Dominica.  Cruise lines calling […]


Travelers Are Starting to Discover the Island of Dominica, With New Flights, Hiking Trails and Luxury Hotels 

Dominica’s top dive resort, the Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort in Roseau, just got greener.  The popular waterfront hotel has been awarded Green Globe Certification, one of the world’s highest standards for sustainability.  It’s just the second hotel in Dominica to earn Green Globe certification, joining the hotel’s sister property, Secret Bay.  “The resort […]

This Is the Hottest New Real Estate in Dominica

The sought-after Residences at Secret Bay real estate project at Dominica’s Secret Bay resort has unveiled the first look at its newest villas.  They’re called Ti-Fey+, and they’re based on the resort’s iconic Ti-Fey treehouse villa at the legendary luxury resort.  The first three Ti-Fey+ villas are listed for sale at $2.49 million, all set […]

Dominica’s Jazz n’ Creole Festival Is Back 

One of the Eastern Caribbean’s top music festivals is making a comeback.  Dominica’s popular Jazz n’ Creole festival will return to the Cabrits National Park on May 1, 2022, following a two-year hiatus amid the pandemic.  This will be the 11th edition of the festival, which will feature a number of notable names from the […]

Dominica Lifts Testing Requirements for Vaccinated Travelers 

It just got a whole lot easier to visit the Eastern Caribbean destination of Dominica.  Effective April 4, Dominica will waive pre-testing requirements for all vaccinated travelers.  Vaccinated travelers must present their proof of vaccination at check-in at the airport and upon disembarkation in Dominica.  Unvaccinated travelers must present a negative PCR within 72 hours […]

American Airlines Set to Launch Daily Flights to Dominica 

American Airlines is set to launch daily service to the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. On April 4, American will expand its service from Miami to Dominica to daily, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed to Caribbean Journal.  It’s a significant boost for Dominica, which has long been one of the region’s top adventure destinations, […]

A New Oceanfront Spa Is Coming to Dominica

Dominica’s historic Fort Young hotel is planning to open a major new spa for the island.  It’s called the Zemi Spa and Compass Gym, and it’s a new oceanfront wellness destination in the heart of downtown Roseau.  The new spa will include two private treatment rooms along with two manicure and pedicure stations.  Treatments will […]

Dominica Has New Entry Protocols for Travelers 

The Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica has announced a series of major changes to its entry protocols, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The biggest change is that all travelers are now permitted to show proof of a negative antigen test within 48 hours before arrival to Dominica.  Dominica has also removed antigen testing on arrival for […]

Dominica Launches New "Brand Identity"

It’s still the Nature Island, but it’s got a new look. The Discover Dominica Authority has unveiled a new brand identity for the Eastern Caribbean island, focused around a new logo. The new logo “is as unique as the island itself,” the island’s tourist board said in a statement. “It has the feel of the […]
About Dominica

Dominica, the “Nature Island” of the Caribbean, is a haven for eco-adventurers. With its lush rainforests, volcanic peaks, and pristine rivers, the island offers unparalleled opportunities for hiking, diving, and exploring unspoiled natural beauty. Immerse yourself in a destination where nature and culture thrive in harmony.