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American Airlines Is Launching Four New Flights to Punta Cana This Winter

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American Airlines is expanding its Caribbean network once again, this time with a major boost to service in the Dominican Republic. Beginning Dec. 6, the carrier will launch four new nonstop routes to Punta Cana International Airport from Indianapolis, Nashville, Pittsburgh and Raleigh-Durham. All four routes will operate on Saturdays using Boeing 737 aircraft, positioning […]

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VIDEO: Tibay Beach, Dominica

You might say the whole island of Dominica is a secret. But even for a place as mysterious and enchanting as the Nature Island, Tibay Beach is exotic. This is one of the two beaches that call the Secret Bay resort home, and it’s a wonderful, magical stretch of sand at the foot of the […]

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VIDEO: Dominica’s Emerald Pool

It’s not a secret: Dominica is one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth. The Nature Island is home to volcanoes, boiling lakes, incredible hiking and, of course, waterfalls. It’s a very short trail walk to get to the Emerald Pool, which is named after its beautiful green surroundings, and it’s well worth the […]

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How Caribbean Hotels Raised $51,000 For Dominica

A major relief drive By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s relief efforts from Tropical Storm Erika are getting a big boost from the Caribbean’s hotel sector. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association have led a fundraising drive called “Caribbean Hotels United for Dominica,” aimed at providing support for […]


VIDEO: Dominica’s Emerald Pool

By the Caribbean Journal staff Leaders from around the Eastern Caribbean met this week in Roseau for the 62nd meeting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Authority. The OECS were informed of “positive changes” projected for the sub-region’s states, according to OECS Director General Didacus Jules. Speaking on Wednesday, St Kitts and Nevis Prime […]

A New Way to Visit Dominica

By the Caribbean journal staff Dominica is open for business, and the island is now launching new promotions to draw visitors as it recovers from Tropical Storm Erika. The island has unveiled the new “Stay 3, Pay 2” package, an island-wide deal that includes 33 percent off of two days and a third extra day […]

VIDEO: Dominica’s Number One Beach

It’s an ethereal place, exotic and enchanting, a place that has an almost prehistoric kind of feel. This is Number One Beach in Dominica, a mysterious black-sand beach accessible only by a 15-minute, muddy, rough hike. But the hike rewards those who complete it. Dominica is full of places like this, ones frozen in time, […]

Dominica “Open For Business”

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Dominica is “open for business” and ready to welcome visitors to its shores, according to the country’s Minister for Tourism and Urban Renewal, Robert Tonge. This announcement came at a recent press briefing in which the Minister provided a status update on the island’s tourism industry following the destruction of […]

Cruise Ship Season Begins in Dominica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica received its first cruise ship call of the 2015/2016 season this week. The Carnival Royal Princess docked at Woodbridge Bay port, bringing thousands of visitors to the island’s shores. “I think this ship has delivered beyond expectations,” said Phillip Guiste, who is the president of the country’s Combined Taxi […]

Seaborne Relaunching Daily Flights to Dominica

More carriers restarting service By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional airline Seaborne is relaunching service to storm-ravaged Dominica on Wednesday, the company announced. The daily flights will depart from Dominica each morning at 7 AM, with flights from San Juan to Dominica at 3:25 PM. Seaborne had canceled all flights to Dominica after damage to […]

You Can Hike Again in Dominica

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A number of Dominica’s hiking trails are now open for the first time in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika. The Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has worked to alleviate the infrastructural damage and obstructions caused by the storm. Segments Three, Four, Six, Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen, […]

LIAT Returning to Dominica

Regional carrier relaunches flights By Dana Niland CJ Contributor LIAT will resume flights to and from Dominica’s Douglas-Charles Airport beginning Friday, September 18, the airline said in a statement. LIAT was forced to suspend its services to Dominica on August 27 following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika, which resulted in widespread damage to the […]