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Dominica was the last Caribbean island to be
colonized by the Europeans, due in part to its rugged topography, and the fierce
resistance of the native Carib Indians. Approximately 3,000 Carib descendants
still live on the island.
The British took control in 1763, and Dominica became a colony in 1805, finally
gaining total independence in 1978.
Called the "Nature Island," Dominica is certainly that, and much more. It's
literally covered with thick green jungle, punctuated by sharp-edged volcanic
peaks, mountains, lakes, rivers, hot springs and waterfalls and a wide variety
of green vegetation and wildlife.
It's a popular cruise ship destination, and a magnet for hikers and nature
enthusiasts. The offshore reefs attract divers from around the world.
Agriculture is the major industry here, followed closely by tourism. Travelers
fortunate to visit this Eden will tell you that Dominica is a true paradise,
wonderfully preserved for all to see.
Few places on earth exude eternal beauty like Dominica, located in the Eastern
Caribbean, the island embraces a sense of serene, ageless beauty. It's a place
where man and nature live in harmony, above and below the surrounding sea.
You’ll remember the small coastal towns. The rugged mountains of the interior.
The generosity of the people, and blessed with fertile soil and abundant seas,
you’ll remember the quiet confidence of and island that can feed itself. For
well-traveled couples. Young adventurers. Professionals looking to unwind. And
everyone who travels with a passion not just to see things, but to make
discoveries, Dominica anticipates your arrival.
Largely rural, uncrowded and unspoiled, Dominica touts itself as a 'non-tourist
destination' for divers, hikers and naturalists - partly because it lacks those
white-sand beaches so favored by holidaymakers to the Caribbean. Getting to the
island's main attractions will see you work up a sweat.
The months between February and May are the best time to
visit, providing bearable rainfall and decadently hot highs, usually in the
30-33°C (87-91°F) range. Other months can get quite wet and unless you have a
penchant for storms the hurricane season of July to November might be a time to
dodge Dominica.
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