The road climbs fast out of Philipsburg, past pastel storefronts and rum shops, into green hills that smell like wet leaves and salt. Roosters dart across narrow lanes. A trailhead sign points toward the interior. By the time you reach the first lookout, the harbor is a bright strip below, cruise ships docked on one […]
Dominica is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s stronger tourism growth stories this year, powered by improved airlift and a hotel sector that continues to attract high-end travelers. According to new data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Dominica recorded 68,822 stayover visitors between Jan. and Sept., an increase of 13.3 percent compared to the same period last year. New Flights […]
The descent into Dominica brings aircraft low over the Atlantic before a short turn inland, with rainforest-covered mountains rising close to the runway. There is little flat land at the coast, and the transition from air to ground is quick and direct. That trip is now easier to schedule. American Airlines has launched twice-daily nonstop flights […]
Dominica’s Nature Island came alive with rhythm, color and pride as the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival shattered records — and drew a tourism surge in the process. Over 42,000 patrons filled the festival grounds across three electrifying nights — a big rise from just over 30,000 in 2024. Visitor arrivals reached […]
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