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A Renaissance for Dominica's Cruise Industry

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 […]

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The Caribbean’s Coolest New Eco-Resort Is In Dominica

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A new luxury eco-resort is set to open this month on the island of Dominica, Caribbean Journal has learned.  It’s called Coulibri Ridge, and it’s a significant addition to the southern coast of Dominica.  The resort is a dramatic design, […]

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Top Caribbean Ferry Returns to Dominica

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The Eastern Caribbean’s top ferry operator has made its long-awaited return to the island of Dominica.  France-based L’Express des Iles made its first trip to Dominica this week since the onset of the pandemic.  “What a pleasure to make our […]

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In Dominica, A New Kind of Caribbean All-Inclusive Vacation

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The Caribbean’s Nature Island is about to get its first-ever all-inclusive resort experience. But it’s also getting a new kind of all-inclusive vacation.  Roseau’s signature Fort Young Hotel and Dive Resort is launching a new all-inclusive program, one it bills […]

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American Airlines Launching Nonstop Flights to Anguilla and Dominica

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In a significant development, American Airlines has announced plans to launch new nonstop flights to a pair of Caribbean destinations: Anguilla and Dominica.  Crucially, will be the only nonstop flights from the United States to either destination, broadly opening up […]


Dominica’s Fort Young Hotel Completes Renovation Project

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Dominica’s Fort Young hotel has completed a renovation project, giving a new look to 21 of its oceanfront deluxe rooms.  The historic Rosea hotel is in the midst of a broader project that will see another 13 rooms updated this […]


The 5 Best Dominica Resorts

Dominica isn’t the easiest of Caribbean destinations to get to (most travelers will have to connect through Antigua, Barbados, Puerto Rico or St. Maarten) but the 289-square-mile island rewards travelers who make the effort with primordial beauty and stunning natural […]

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Secret Bay Now Taking Reservations For New Villas

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The Caribbean’s most hotly anticipated new villas are coming soon. The spectacular new Ylang Ylang villas at Dominica’s Secret Bay resort are now open for reservations. The one-bedroom villas include two decks, an elevated pool directly accessible from the bedroom, […]


One Photographer’s Love Affair With Dominica

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A new photographic look at Dominica By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If you can’t get to Dominica this summer, why not bring the Nature Island to you? Local photographer Yuri Jones is making it easy with his new coffee […]


New Secret Bay Villas to Debut in September

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Dominica’s new Secret Bay Villas are set to launch this September, the property announced. Dominica’s top hotel is expanding with new villas called “Ylang Ylang,” named after the legendary flower that grows on the hotel’s grounds. All timber work is complete […]

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Dominica to Host Major Forum on Caribbean Aviation

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A landmark Caribbean aviation forum is coming to Dominica. The first-ever Caribbean Aviation Meetup conference is coming to Dominica June 14-16. The meetup will focus on discussions on changes for improved airlift in the Caribbean region and the aviation sector’s […]


Kempinski Hotel Project Moving Forward in Dominica

A major hotel project in Dominica is moving forward. The planned Kempinski hotel will be the first five-star large resort on the Eastern Caribbean island. United Arab Emirates-based developer Range Developments has now tapped NH International as the main structural […]


One of the Caribbean’s Best Hotels Is Getting Even Better

By Alexander Britell It’s the best hotel in Dominica, and one of the best in the whole Caribbean. And now Secret Bay is getting even better. Dominica’s Secret Bay boutique resort has announced the planned addition of two new villas called […]