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American Airlines Is Adding Nonstop Flights to a Caribbean Island Famous for Its Blue Water, Waterfront Resorts, and Unmistakable Character

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Some islands are defined by scale; Bimini is defined by stories. It’s the closest Bahamian island to the U.S., but it has always carried an outsized place in the Caribbean imagination — a strip of land where writers, activists, fishermen and wanderers have all left their mark. With American Airlines launching the only nonstop flights […]

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Caribbean Road Trip: Exploring Dominica in 15 Stops

DOMINICA — THE ENTIRE island of Dominica is a veritable theme park for the adventure-inclined. And an adventurous drive in Dominica takes the art of the road trip to a whole new level. Driving here is almost an extreme sport, so bring your A-level driving skills and get a good vehicle. Take your time, drive […]

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Dominica Planning to Hold Second "Nature Island Challenge"

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica will be holding its “Nature Island Challenge” again in 2014. The event, which was held for the first time in 2013, will take place from Apr. 7 to Apr. 11, and is now seeking teams for the event. The competition sees team members alternate daily […]

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The Perfect Wedding in Dominica

By the Caribbean Journal staff You may know it as the Nature Island, but you might as well call it the Wedding Island. Few places in the Caribbean offer the kind of diversity of experience you’ll find in Dominica, where tying the knot at a destination wedding is an experience like no other. Whether you’re […]


Dominica Planning to Hold Second "Nature Island Challenge"

Above: coffee beans By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti and Jamaica may be the best-known Caribbean coffee production brands, but another country is looking to become a player: Dominica. The region’s “Nature Island” has begun construction on a coffee processing plant in Portsmouth in the north of the country that will have the capacity to […]

At Dominica's Secret Bay, Finding the Hidden Caribbean

Above: Secret Bay in Dominica (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell DOMINICA — There’s mystery here. I arrive, not by airplane, which of course offers its own unique vantage points, but by ferry, from the neighbouring French department of Guadeloupe, about two hours and a world away. It’s by boat that Dominica really strikes […]

Caribbean Photo Tour: Dominica

The latest edition of our Caribbean Photo Tour brings you to Dominica, known as the Nature Island of the Caribbean, one of the most beautiful islands in the region. From towering mountains to shimmering waterfalls, Dominica is a feast for the eyes. Take a look at the single-reel slideshow below (All photos by CJ).